The Advanced Program in Screenwritng is open to students who successfully complete the Professional Program in Screenwriting. A student who completes three quarters in the Advanced Program will be awarded a certificate from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Students in the Advanced Program must be willing to commit to the goal of completing a new script within the ten-week quarter.
Students attend a lecture class one evening per week and a three-hour screenwriting workshop.
The lecture class is taught by a member of the MFA Screenwriting faculty, Guest speakers from the entertainment industry are featured periodically. The screenwriting workshops are taught by MFA Screenwriting faculty, as well as working professionals in the industry.