<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Full Sail University's bachelor of fine arts in Creative Writing for Entertainment program combines classroom instruction with workshops and portfolio development courses to help students hone writing skills and gain an understanding of various literary techniques and processes. Several courses in the curriculum focus on studying specific genres, including mystery, horror, science fiction, children's literature, and comedy and tragedy. Other coursework provides study in game writing, writing research, revising and editing, story development, and writing across a variety of media platforms. A series of workshops allows students to apply techniques to the development of television and film scripts, video games, and animation storyboards. The creation of digital portfolios allows students to have a self-promotional tool they can use to help them pursue creative positions in the entertainment industry. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Before enrolling in Full Sail University's bachelor of fine arts in Creative Writing for Entertainment program, you should have strong communication skills and a basic understanding of grammar and punctuation rules. You should have earned a high school diploma and be a permanent resident or U.S. citizen. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must complete a total of 128 credits to earn the bachelor of fine arts degree in Creative Writing for Entertainment from Full Sail University. The program duration is 27 months. </p> <p><u>Creative Writing for Entertainment Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>ECW 3721</td><td> Children's Entertainment</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 1223</td><td> Creative Skills Development</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 3111</td><td> Creative Writing Genre I: Comedy and Tragedy</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 3211</td><td> Creative Writing Genre II: Horror, Mystery and Suspense</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 3311</td><td> Creative Writing Genre III: Science Fiction and Fantasy</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 4653 </td><td> Creative Writing Portfolio Assembly I</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 4953 </td><td> Creative Writing Portfolio Assembly II</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 1715 </td><td> Creative Writing Research</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 2841</td><td> Developing New Worlds: Environment and Historical Research</td></tr> <tr><td>DGL 101</td><td> Digital Literacy</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 3520</td><td> Introduction to Game Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 2123 </td><td> Literary Techniques and Story Development</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 2743 </td><td> Literature Criticism and Analytical Thinking</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 3953</td><td> Publishing and Distribution</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 4711</td><td> Revisions and Editing</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 2955 </td><td> Scriptwriting Techniques</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 2351</td><td> Symbolic Communications and Cartography</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 3831</td><td> The Creative Writing Industry</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 3651</td><td> Transmedia Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 1410</td><td> Visual Thinking and Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 4101</td><td> Writing Workshop I: Film</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 4220</td><td> Writing Workshop II: Television</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 4320</td><td> Writing Workshop III: Storyboarding, Animation &amp; Comics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECW 4420</td><td> Writing Workshop IV: Video Game &amp; Interactive Formats</td></tr> <tr><td>PMA 101</td><td> Project Management and Assessment I</td></tr> <tr><td>PMA 102</td><td> Project Management and Assessment II</td></tr> <tr><td>PMA 203</td><td> Project Management and Assessment III</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What could I do after I graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---PotentialCareerOpportunities">Potential Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Graduates of Full Sail University's bachelor of fine arts in Creative Writing for Entertainment program could go on to work for movie productions, television studios, or new media companies. Careers that you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Storyboard Artist </li><li>Script Reader </li><li>Proofreader </li><li>Researcher </li><li>Social Media Architect </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>While graduates of the bachelor of fine arts in Creative Writing for Entertainment program may be eligible to pursue entry-level writing jobs in the entertainment industry, those interested in increased responsibilities or career advancement may be interested in pursuing or, in some cases, be required to obtain a master's degree. Advanced degrees you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing </li><li>Master of Fine Arts in Media Design </li><li>Master of Arts in New Media Journalism</li></ul>