Program Overview
Craft Your Television Writing Career Online.
Step into the dynamic world of television with our graduate level Television Writing Certificate, tailored for aspiring writers who seek to excel in crafting compelling narratives for the small screen. This online program is meticulously designed to provide you with the essential skills, industry insights, and connections necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of television writing.
Your journey to television writing excellence begins here. Embark on an educational journey that transforms your passion for storytelling into a viable career in television writing. With our Television Writing Certificate, you'll not only learn how to craft engaging television scripts but also gain the confidence to navigate the complexities of the television industry. Apply now and take the first step toward becoming a key player in the world of television writing.
"From classes with dedicated professors with real-world industry experience to unique educational opportunities like the Writers Room Intensive, Lipscomb's screenwriting and television writing certificates truly prepare students for the film and television industry."
- Chris Luccy, Writer and Co-Producer, ABC’s A Million Little Things (2018-2023)
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Admissions Requirements
* Due to high demand enrollment is limited
All applicants to the television writing certificate graduate program must submit the following:
- Application Form. Each applicant must complete an application form. The application form is available at grad.lipscomb.edu/apply.
- Application Fee. Each application should be accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
- Official Transcript(s). Each applicant must submit an official transcript, showing degree conferral when appropriate, from all schools attended. Official transcript(s) Undergraduate degrees with a cumulative 3.0 GPA will receive priority consideration.
- Personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
- Résumé
* The admission process also includes an interview which will be scheduled through the program director.
Courses
TV Writing Certificate – 18 hrs
- EDCE 5213 Writer’s in Development (if already taken in Screenwriting certificate this can be substituted with an elective)
- Story & Structure (if already taken in Screenwriting certificate this can be substituted with an elective)
- EDCE 5063 Writing for TV I (3)
- EDCE 5153 Writing for TV II (3)
- EDCE 5243 Writing for TV III (3)
- EDCE 5411 Writer’s Room Intensive (1) (Travel Course)
Electives
- EDCE 5211 Writing Great Characters (1)
- EDCE 5221 Writing Great Dialogue (1)
- EDCE 5233 Comedy Writing(3)
- EDCE 5261 Special Topics in LA (1)
- EDCE 5043 The Adaptation (3)
