At NYFA, students complete a number of projects to gain real-world experience in their chosen discipline. In the 15-Week Online Television Spec Workshop, students complete projects such as a spec script for a half-hour or hour-long television series. To learn more, visit our projects page.

This course is offered during our Spring and Fall starts.

Students meet once per week – on Tuesdays at 5pm Pacific Time/8 pm Eastern Time – for 3 hours in two 1.5-hour sessions with a 30-minute break.

Additional video lessons are posted online and may be viewed according to a student’s personal schedule. Outside coursework will vary in time based on the student’s writing speed but usually takes 1-4 hours per week.

This is a live, interactive workshop and students meet once a week over Zoom. Video lessons, as well as written lessons and assignments, are made available through Google Classroom. Students connect with their instructors and peers over the Google Classroom as well. In the case that time restrictions prevent or hinder attendance, students may catch up through class recordings and communicate with their class electronically. Additional video lessons are posted online and may be viewed according to a student’s personal schedule. Students should expect to spend 1-4 hours per week outside of class working on coursework. This workshop is held online, and students join virtually.

To attend, we recommend that students have a strong internet connection and have a quiet place to work. To learn more, please visit our technical specifications page. During the online workshops, students may use their preferred screenwriting software, however, they are able to obtain a discounted download code of Final Draft software from the Bursar.

At NYFA’s Screenwriting School, students complete a number of projects that mirror the role of a professional screenwriter. In the 15-Week Online Television Pilot Workshop, students create their own original pilot script and series proposal for an original half-hour or hour-long television series. To learn more, visit our projects page.

This course is offered during our Summer start.

Students meet once per week on

-Tuesdays at 5pm Pacific Time/8 pm Eastern Time for 3 hours in two 1.5-hour sessions with a 30-minute break.

Additional video lessons are posted online and may be viewed according to a student’s personal schedule. Outside coursework will vary in time based on the student’s writing speed but usually takes 1-4 hours per week.

This is a live, interactive workshop and students meet once a week over Zoom. Video lessons, as well as written lessons and assignments, are made available through Google Classroom. Students connect with their instructors and peers over the Google Classroom as well. In the case that time restrictions prevent or hinder attendance, students may catch up through class recordings and communicate with their class electronically. Additional video lessons are posted online and may be viewed according to a student’s personal schedule. Students should expect to spend 1-4 hours per week outside of class working on coursework. This workshop is held online, and students join virtually.

To attend, we recommend that students have a strong internet connection and have a quiet place to work. To learn more, please visit our technical specifications page. During the online workshops, students may use their preferred screenwriting software, however, they are able to obtain a discounted download code of Final Draft software from the Bursar.

In the 15-Week Online Screenplay Workshops, students will expand the treatment they bring to class into a full beat-sheet. Students will then write the first draft of their feature script.

This workshop has two class time options. Students must commit to one of the following two schedules (this will be the schedule time for the length of the program):

– Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Pacific Time/8 p.m. Eastern Time
– Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Pacific Time/1 p.m. Eastern Time

Students meet once per week for 3 hours (two 1.5-hour sessions with a 30-minute break).

Additional video lessons are posted online and may be viewed according to a student’s personal schedule. Outside coursework will vary in time based on the student’s writing speed but usually takes 1-4 hours per week.

This is a live, interactive workshop and students meet once a week over Zoom. Video lessons, as well as written lessons and assignments, are made available through Google Classroom. Students connect with their instructors and peers over the Google Classroom as well. In the case that time restrictions prevent or hinder attendance, students may catch up through class recordings and communicate with their class electronically. Additional video lessons are posted online and may be viewed according to a student’s personal schedule. Students should expect to spend 1-4 hours per week outside of class working on coursework. This workshop is held online, and students join virtually.

To attend, we recommend that students have a strong internet connection and have a quiet place to work. To learn more, please visit our technical specifications page. During the online workshops, students may use their preferred screenwriting software, however, they are able to obtain a discounted download code of Final Draft software from the Bursar.

At NYFA’s Screenwriting School, students complete a variety of scripts and projects. In the 15-Week Screenplay & Television Rewrite Workshop, students will create a revision blueprint for the screenplay or tv pilot and series proposal and then rewrite their full project. To learn more, visit our projects page.

This course is offered during our Spring and Fall starts.

Students meet once per week – on Tuesdays at 5pm Pacific Time/8 pm Eastern Time – for 3 hours in two 1.5-hour sessions with a 30-minute break.

Additional video lessons are posted online and may be viewed according to a student’s personal schedule. Outside coursework will vary in time based on the student’s writing speed but usually takes 1-4 hours per week.

This is a live, interactive workshop and students meet once a week over Zoom. Video lessons, as well as written lessons and assignments, are made available through Google Classroom. Students connect with their instructors and peers over the Google Classroom as well. In the case that time restrictions prevent or hinder attendance, students may catch up through class recordings and communicate with their class electronically. Additional video lessons are posted online and may be viewed according to a student’s personal schedule. Students should expect to spend 1-4 hours per week outside of class working on coursework. This workshop is held online, and students join virtually.

To attend, we recommend that students have a strong internet connection and have a quiet place to work. To learn more, please visit our technical specifications page. During the online workshops, students may use their preferred screenwriting software, however, they are able to obtain a discounted download code of Final Draft software from the Bursar.

Students will join this class remotely. To get the best experience from our online workshops, we recommend that students have a reliable computer, external hard drive, strong internet connection, and a quiet place to work.

In the 15-Week Online Writing For Comic Books Workshop, students complete a proposal for a graphic novel, manga or comic book series, and the script for the first issue or chapter of that project. To learn more, visit our projects page.

This course is offered during our Spring start.

Students meet once per week – on Tuesdays at 5pm Pacific Time/8 pm Eastern Time – for 3 hours in two 1.5-hour sessions with a 30-minute break.

Additional video lessons are posted online and may be viewed according to a student’s personal schedule. Outside coursework will vary in time based on the student’s writing speed but usually takes 1-4 hours per week. .

This is a live, interactive workshop and students meet once a week over Zoom. Video lessons, as well as written lessons and assignments, are made available through Google Classroom. Students connect with their instructors and peers over the Google Classroom as well. In the case that time restrictions prevent or hinder attendance, students may catch up through class recordings and communicate with their class electronically. Additional video lessons are posted online and may be viewed according to a student’s personal schedule. Students should expect to spend 1-4 hours per week outside of class working on coursework. This workshop is held online, and students join virtually.

To attend, we recommend that students have a strong internet connection and have a quiet place to work. To learn more, please visit our technical specifications page. During the online workshops, students may use their preferred screenwriting software, however, they are able to obtain a discounted download code of Final Draft software from the Bursar.