MA Film, Screenwriting
In the Master’s Major in “Screenwriting”, you will hone the craft of developing material for films and series. You will receive support from mentors as you work to develop this material and you will learn how to collaborate and pitch ideas to industry representatives in a writ-ers' room. Successful writers and advisors will be involved in providing you with support.
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Course commencement
Autumn semester
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Application deadline
25 February 2025
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Standard period of study
4 semesters
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Coursework Major / MA
90 / 120 credits
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Main teaching language
German
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Tuition fee per semester CH / non CH
CHF 720 / CHF 1220
Programme
«Who wants to become a writer? And why? Because it’s the answer to everything. … It’s the streaming reason for living. To note, to pin down, to build up, to create, to be astonished at nothing, to cherish the oddities, to let nothing go down the drain, to make something, to make a great flower out of life, even if it’s a cactus.» — Enid Bagnold
The recent boom in series writing at the very latest has made everyone realize what makes a good film: a good screenplay! So it’s no surprise that screenwriters are among the most sought-after creative force in the film industry today. Students doing a Master’s in Screenwriting at Zurich University of the Arts learn and deepen the craft of screenwriting supported by successful Swiss and international authors and dramatic advisers, such as Valeska Grisebach, Markus Imhoof, Franz Rodenkirchen and Güzin Kar. Coursework includes practice, networking and the chance to act as the “ticket to write” at least one full-length screenplay as a graduation assignment.
Major-Minor Programme Model
At ZHdK, students choose a Major. In addition to this core subject, they can choose one or two Minors to deepen or expand their major skills and knowledge across various disciplines. This wide choice of courses is unique in Europe and enables students to develop and sharpen their individual profile.
Possible minors for this major
Degree programmes beginning before the autumn semester of 2023 (BA) or before the autumn semester of 2024 (MA)
Before the autumn semester of 2023, there were eight bachelor's degree programmes and before the autumn semester of 2024, there were eleven master's degree programmes with numerous specializations to choose from. Interdisciplinary options were available in Z-modules and open courses from other subject areas.
→ Degree programmes beginning before the autumn semester of 2023 (BA) or before the autumn semester of 2024 (MA)
People
Head of Programme
Head of Major
Lecturers
Guest lecturers
→ More guest lecturers MA Film, Screenwriting
Study projects
Students doing a Bachelor and Master of Arts in Film are required to produce a considerable number of films. Graduate films and selected semester projects can be viewed at www.filmstudieren.ch.
