A faculty of professional writers

SCAD professors are dedicated to creating once-in-a-lifetime opportunities just for you. Through guest speakers, critiques, portfolio reviews, and more, we connect our students with professionals in the industry every day. These contacts lead to internships, mentorships, and often real-world job opportunities for our students.

Program leadership

Denise Smith

Associate dean, School of Liberal Arts

Averie Storck

Chair, dramatic writing

Faculty experience

The dramatic writing professors at SCAD bring years of professional experience and vital industry contacts to the classroom. They are award-winning artists and include dramatic writers of every kind: playwrights, screenwriters, and television writers. Their greatest achievement, though, is the success of SCAD students, both within the classroom and beyond.

Dramatic writing faculty at SCAD have worked for the following companies and productions:

  • National Geographic Television
  • Universal Television
  • Turner Broadcasting System

An environment designed for your success

At SCAD, professors who facilitate incredible opportunities is just one component of a diverse and fulfilling student experience. You can do it all: participate in signature events, hobnob with visiting artists and professionals, take advantage of stellar facilities and resources, and more.

Learn more about the dramatic writing student experience