In telling stories, we are able to explore the furthest reaches of experience – whether it’s our own, or someone else’s. And in this way, stories also carry the power to shape the world.
Full Sail’s bachelor of fine arts degree in Creative Writing allows you to wield that power in a way that is at once meaningful and savvy. You’ll learn how to tell a tale across different media platforms, incorporating visual elements and exploring a variety of genres. You’ll examine different modes of publication and distribution, and hone your craft through ongoing portfolio courses and peer-to-peer workshops.
Objective
The objective of the Creative Writing for Entertainment Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program is to provide you with a focused knowledge and clear understanding of visual storytelling, narrative structures, literary genres, multimedia terms and delivery methods, character creation and development, screenwriting and storyboarding, script analysis, criticism, and editing for a variety of niches and distribution methods in the entertainment and media industries. This program is designed to equip you with editorial skills, enhance your ability to create compelling stories and writing elements, and enable you to pursue careers in creative writing. The Creative Writing for Entertainment Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program will also further strengthen the leadership, project-management, and research skills necessary for the development and execution of creative writing projects. Completion of the program will enable you to take full advantage of today’s high demand for creative writers and prepare you for entry-level positions as writers in the entertainment and media industries.