Overview

At the heart of this program, the Dramatic Writing degree offered at University of Southern California teaches playwriting first and foremost, then expands into adaptation, screenwriting, television writing, digital media and beyond.

Key Features

Presentations occur each year as part of a yearly New Works Festival, presented in conjunction with prominent local and national theatres most recently including The Hero Theatre, The Latino Theatre Company and Pasadena Playhouse.

Opportunities for collaboration with acting students at the graduate and undergraduate levels are also supported — as well as internships and exposure to a wide array of celebrated guest artists, who have included Suzan-Lori Parks, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Colman Domingo, Paula Vogel, Tony Kushner and many others.

SDA MFADW alumni have found their success on stages throughout the country and internationally, as well as on film and television, and other media. More importantly, they have learned ways to sustain and to find joy in their dramatic writing, giving them not simply a career but a calling.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dramaturgical Perspectives and Approaches

Poetry and Prose into Drama

Dramatic Writing Studio

Directed Research

Writing the Short Script

Basic Dramatic Screenwriting

Dramaturgical Perspectives and Approaches

Poetry and Prose into Drama

Writing the Pacific Rim: Global and Western Dramatic Writing

Dramatic Writing Studio

Thesis Development and Attainment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Your resume should include any and all performance activities. If you would like, you may also add any other non-performance work or volunteer experience.

Essay Questions.

Original Play: Applicants will be asked to submit one (1) writing sample of no more than 15 pages. Submissions should be formatted using standard Samuel French manuscript format or Final Draft with font set at Times or Courier 12-point type.

Play Synopsis: In addition to your play, please provide a one-page synopsis of your submission, which includes your play’s plot without adding any editorial commentary. Submissions should be formatted in Times or Courier 12-point font type.

Three (3) letters of recommendation: Applicants should solicit letters of recommendation from professionals, instructors or mentors who can speak positively of your work.

Non-refundable fee of $25.

Tuition Fees

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73260 USD / year

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Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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