The Film/TV: Screenwriting A.A. degree provides a foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in screenwriting for film or pursuing a bachelor's degree in Film/Television. Students are exposed to the craft and business of screenwriting. In order to fulfill the major requirements, students take each course in the screenwriting series, courses in cinema studies and media theory and basic production courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, students will be able to
Apply the principles of cinematic story, character and theme to screenwriting
Write both short and feature-length screenplays with good technique and craft
Execute the step-by-step process of screenwriting from concept and idea to completed screenplay
Apply all aspects of story and character to oral pitches
Understand the business of screenwriting and how to best position themselves for success.
Application Deadline: Fall quarter: August 15 Winter quarter: November 15 Spring quarter: February 15 Summer quarter: April 15
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
April 2025
De Anza College
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd,
CUPERTINO,
California,
95014, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
De Anza College
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd,
CUPERTINO,
California,
95014, United States
Admission to De Anza College is open to anyone, subject to the residency requirements below, who can show one of the following:
High school diploma
High school equivalency certificate (GED)
Proficiency certificate
Evidence of being at least 18 and able to benefit from instruction offered by De Anza
English language requirements:
TOEFL: 61 iBT or 46 PBT
TOEFL Essentials: 6.5
IELTS/ IELTS Indicator: 5.5
Duolingo: 95
LanguageCert Academic: 60
SAT: 500 EBRW
iTEP: Level 4
Pearsons PTE Academic: 45
Cambridge English: 175 Advance Exam
GTEC CBT: 1100
Any international student wishing to learn in a safe environment at the heart of a thriving industry will love the programs at Foothill and De Anza.
