See your words in motion as a dramatic writer
Master storytelling across podcasts, movies, TV, and more
Mirroring the professional practices of the entertainment industry, you’ll develop your own stories for live, online, and streaming platforms, collaborating in writers’ room settings to create funny, powerful, and moving content. See your work come to life through collaborations with talented peers across the creative spectrum from directors to actors, all while you learn from industry giants who regularly visit SCAD.
Dramatic writing degrees
Learn from the pros
SCAD regularly hosts visiting artists and writers so you can benefit from their experience and expertise. Joel H. Cohen, the Emmy-winning writer from “The Simpsons,” stopped by to share his advice for breaking into the business and launching a career as a screenwriter.
Learn more about dramatic writing careers
"The dramatic writing program at SCAD is focused on what storytelling has in common across media and platforms. Whether it's screenplays, teleplays, stage plays, or advertising, we graduate with the ability to write them all."
Chadwick Harman | M.F.A., dramatic writing, 2017Related majors and minors
Dramatic writing is an ever-evolving field. In order to thrive in such an industry, many students choose to pursue a double major or related minor while they are here. You can explore new perspectives, harness diverse creative approaches, and develop a unique, well-rounded style — all while earning multiple degrees.
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