SCRIPTWRITING PROGRAM

This intensive one year program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for successful scriptwriting across various formats.

Name: Scriptwriting Program

Level: Diploma

Language: English

Course starts: 25 August 2025 

Length: 38 weeks, 2 semesters

Pace: 100%

Qualification: No previous experience required

Application deadline: Open for late application

CSN (Swedish student aid): No

Tuition fees: €12000/year

CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT
In order to accept your offer you should pay the tuition fee of € 12.000. When non-payment according to the invoice occurs, statutory fees will be added. Payment must be paid within 30 days to secure your attendance in the program or course, invoice is sent separately via Fortnox, our digital financial service company.

Having a right of withdrawal by law means that you have 14 days to withdraw from a purchase that you made off-premises, for example online. If an applicant who has been accepted to the school and paid decides, for any reason, not to start the course, the school must be informed before or on the 8th of September, within 14 days after school has started.

We do NOT OFFER REFUNDS after the 14 day Right of Withdrawal period unless you have a medical certificate stating that you are not able to participate in the program. All invoices are sent via email to the address submitted in the application.

The Scriptwriting Program is not covered by CSN – Swedish Board of Student Finance.

Scriptwriting Program Outline

• Introduction to Scriptwriting
  • Program overview
  • Storytelling basics
• Screenplay Structure and Formatting
  • Three-Act Structure
  • Character Development
• Writing Scenes and Dialogue
  • Scene construction
  • Crafting dialogue
• Genre, Tone, and Originality
  • Exploring genres and tone
  • Developing original concepts
• Peer Review and Feedback
  • Script sharing and peer feedback
• Character Arcs and Development
  • Creating multi-dimensional characters
  • Character arcs
• Plot Development
  • Advanced plotting techniques
  • Handling subplots
• Writing for TV and Web
  • TV series structure and episodes
  • Web series format and distribution
• Advanced Genre Exploration
  • In-depth genre study
  • Genre-specific scriptwriting
• Script Editing and Revision
  • Advanced revision techniques
  • Industry-standard scripts
• Pitching and Querying
  • Crafting effective pitches and queries
  • Mock pitch sessions
• Legal Aspects and Marketing
  • Copyright, contracts, and marketing
  • Building a writer’s brand
• Guest Lectures and Networking
  • Industry expert insights
  • Networking opportunities
• Portfolio Development
  • Final portfolio preparation
  • Peer and mentor feedback
• Graduation and Presentation
  • Final portfolio presentation
  • Graduation ceremony

Additional Features:

• Guest speakers and industry workshops.
• One-on-one mentorship and regular feedback sessions are available.

Admission Requirements:

• Writing sample.
• Admission interview assessing commitment to scriptwriting.

Graduation Requirements:

• Successful completion of all coursework and assignments.
• Active participation in workshops, feedback sessions, and networking events.

This condensed 38-week scriptwriting program provides a comprehensive education in scriptwriting.