Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Overview
The Westphal College Screenwriting & Playwriting program is designed to guide and prepare students in their pursuit of a writing career for the stage or the screen. Emphasizing both a deep understanding of the principles of dramatic writing and a practical, hands-on approach to instruction, Drexel's program arms its graduates with the skills, experience, and confidence to lead the industry and gain an edge in a growing, yet competitive, field.
In their courses, students first acquire the essential skills of dramatic story telling, then apply this knowledge to the creation of scripts that conform to professional standards. Students meet and interact with successful, working artists in the entertainment industry, and learn first-hand about real world industry requirements. In addition, Drexel's pioneering co-op affords hands-on experience in the field. Perhaps the most important skill Screenwriting and Playwriting students acquire at Drexel is the life-long process of accumulating a writer's capital-- the tools of the mind with which they'll see and hear the world, spin from reality and imagination, and tell these compelling stories.
Also in Writing
- Information for 2010 High School contest coming soon