Bennington College is expanding its graduate arts curriculum with the launch of a Master of Fine Arts in screenwriting residency program, according to reporting by Accredited Wire Reports.
The initiative introduces a structured residency format designed for emerging screenwriters seeking advanced training in dramatic writing. The Vermont liberal arts institution, widely recognized for its low-residency Master of Fine Arts in Writing program, is broadening its footprint into cinematic and television storytelling through this new academic pathway.
Expansion into Dramatic Writing
The creation of the screenwriting degree reflects growing interest in formal training for film and episodic television writing. Under the residency model, graduate students will participate in intensive on-campus sessions combined with periods of independent, mentored writing from off campus.
Bennington's writing division has historically trained poets, fiction writers, and nonfiction essayists. The addition of a specialized screenwriting program provides a dedicated curriculum tailored to screen craft, script analysis, and the mechanical demands of narrative film and television production.
Program Framework and Industry Focus
Residency programs at the graduate level typically allow writers to develop full-length scripts while working under the guidance of active practitioners. By establishing this dedicated credential, the college positions itself to attract storytellers aiming to bridge literary craft and visual media.
Further details concerning curriculum specifics, faculty appointments, tuition, and application timelines for the inaugural screenwriting cohort are expected in future announcements from the institution.
