B.A. in Writing for Film and Television
Storytelling is at the foundation of the entertainment industry regardless of the screen from which you engage with content — be it on a movie screen, television screen, computer screen or via a mobile device. The B.A. in Writing for Film and Television program will equip you with the expertise you need to create transcendent, authentic, redemptive stories that have the power to transform the world. This degree will instruct you in traditional and new formats (film, television, short-form, and digital media) to help you adapt and thrive in the entertainment business.
In addition to its strong curriculum, expert faculty members and biblical integration, the program offers several key advantages:
- Study at the #1 Christian film school
Writing requires creativity, craft, discipline and imagination, and it’s a powerful form of communication. There are no shortcuts if you want to be a professional. The Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts will partner with you to develop you into the best writer possible.
- Prepare for Your Career
Writing requires creativity, craft, discipline and imagination, and it’s a powerful form of communication. There are no shortcuts if you want to be a professional. Biola's Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts will partner with you to develop you into the best writer possible. - Become Versatile in All Visual Formats
The entertainment industry is rapidly changing, and being adaptable in your creative process is critical to success. The B.A. in Writing for Film and Television will prepare you not only in screenwriting for film, but also in television formats (1 hr, 30 min) and digital short-form. Within an industry of change, we want you to be ready for the future. - Receive Instruction from Experienced Faculty
Our faculty are also currently working in the industry, which means you’ll be learning from seasoned professionals with years of experience. You’ll have direct access to faculty who bring their skill, dedication and professional guidance to your education at Biola. - Learn About the Entertainment Business
Becoming an effective writer for TV, films and other media isn’t the only end result from your time at Biola. Your studies in the B.A. in Writing for Film and Television program will also give you practical tools and insight into working in the business of entertainment and how media is created. You’ll learn how to pitch your stories, see what it’s like to work with network executives, interact with all of the Snyder students to learn the production process, and so much more. - Explore the Integration of Faith and Entertainment
Biola’s biblically integrated curriculum will give you the strong foundation you need to pursue your entertainment career with confidence. You’ll leave Biola knowing how to confidently navigate your faith in the midst of the industry, using your storytelling skill and your character to be a light to those around you.
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