School: George Brown College
Program: Screenwriting & Narrative Design
Program | Screenwriting & Narrative Design
| Faculty | Media and Performing Arts |
Credential | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | Duration | 1 year |
Starting Month | September | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
The Screenwriting & Narrative Design program educates students on the challenge of writing a well-structured story within both a linear and nonlinear style. The elements of character, dialogue, scene, setting, texture, style and tone are rigorously explored. Students master the subtle variances of language employed through structured and open-world storytelling as they create memorable stories and scripts for film, TV, games and interactive media. Opportunities will be provided to work with fellow student directors, actors and designers on student projects as well as potential research projects
.Admission Requirement:
Bachelor’s Degree, two-or three-year Diploma, or Graduate Certificate (postgraduate studies)
Resume
Writing samples*
Interview**
OR
Demonstrated competence through related work experience (minimum 3 years of experience in the entertainment industry or performing arts)
Resume
Writing samples*
Interview**
* Further details on the writing samples will be provided to the applicant via a letter and/or email, once the applicant meets the academic and/or work experience requirements.
** An opportunity to interview will be offered to select applicants upon review of writing samples.
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
Creative writers for entertainment are able to move across multiple platforms, including film, television, interactive storytelling, gaming and animation. Potential job titles include:
Script Writer
Assistant Producer
Advising Writer
Creative Writer
Content Writer
Interactive Media Writer
Staff Writer
Editor
Story Editor
Showrunner
Narrative Designer
Creative Designer
Script Consultant
Story Consultant
Freelance Writer
wholesale distribution and sales
Link to George Brown Official Website
http://www.georgebrown.ca/P400-2017-2018/