MFA Screenwriting

Advanced screenwriting focused on feature and series development, craft revision and professional writing practice.

Practice-First Training at Al Hisn Big Time Studios

Delivered inside Al Hisn Big Time Studios in Riyadh in strategic academic alignment with New York Film Academy (NYFA), MFA Screenwriting places students on active professional soundstages from week one. Participants work with cinema-grade camera packages, lighting rigs, and post-production suites under the mentorship of international faculty.

Core Curriculum Modules

• SCR-139 — Screenplay Structure & Scene Architecture: Craft Theory & Analysis
• SCR-239 — Character Arc, Dialogue & Visual Subtext: Craft Theory & Analysis
• SCR-339 — Writers Room Table Read & Script Polish: Hands-On Studio Practical

Program Specifications & Admissions

• Discipline Track: Screenwriting
• Duration & Format: 2 years · 4 semesters
• Tuition Fee: $50,000 (SAR 187,500)
• Location: Al Hisn Big Time Studios, Makkah Road, Riyadh
• Entry Requirement: High-school diploma or equivalent (18+ years), passion for visual storytelling, and readiness for collaborative set work.

Core Curriculum & LMS Subjects

Students enrolled in this program complete hands-on studio modules and practical production assessments tracked directly inside the Ajyal LMS Portal:

Subject Code	Curriculum Module / Subject	Training Mode
SCR-139	Screenplay Structure & Scene Architecture	Theory & Script Craft
SCR-239	Character Arc, Dialogue & Visual Subtext	Theory & Script Craft
SCR-339	Writers Room Table Read & Script Polish	Hands-On Studio Practical

Program Syllabus & Lesson Breakdown