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This was my main peeve with the program. Networking opportunities were non-existent, unfortunately. I asked a few of the professors and the head of the program about this aspect of the MFA many times - as it is crucial to a career in screenwriting - and I was never given a solid answer. When I gave them the dept. I followed up with the dept. Please have them email me again.
This is key because not only are you required to find an internship and take an internship course during your last semester of the MFA, but it's also a very important part of the job and working in Hollywood. The program is much more tailored to those who want to teach screenwriting at the college level than it does for those who actually want to be screenwriters. I say this not only because of my previous reason - lack of networking - but also because I spoke to one of the profs who's been there since the inception of the program who told me as much outright.
Additionally, there was a lot of repetition in many of the lessons we learned. I'm all for studying structure and form, but I also think that people entering a screenwriting Master's program should have a fairly good handle on that before joining.
One of the professors who taught two of our courses over the first year taught his very-specific, step-by-step breakdown of how to break a story using his unique concept. It was very specific and odd, and we spent a LOT of time focusing on only his method, when there are dozens out there, many of which have proven to be great!
I actually really liked this prof on a personal level, but I do not like that 2 of the 7 course I paid for dealt entirely with his methods and didn't allow for exploration of the many other forms. Unfortunately, about 2 of the 7 courses that were taught didn't have syllabi at all, or really seem to have much of a purpose. In our teaching for screenwriting course, there were 14 of us.
Basically, two of us came in each class and gave a lesson each week, and the prof provided very minimal feedback at the end of each lesson. It was like we weren't being taught anything at all.
But if you're looking for industry connections and opportunities, save your money and look elsewhere unless they revamp the program sometime in the next few years. The best part of the first year of the program, in my opinion, happened to be the two courses we took with adjunct professors who had real-life experience working in writers rooms. They were able to provide excellent feedback and guidance while we were working on our one-hour spec and half-hour original comedy pilots, and I feel that I can take those samples away and actually put them to use.
When I joined this program, I'd already studied screenwriting as an undergrad a bit, and worked some in the industry. I'd written a few episodes for an Emmy-nominated show and sold three concepts to a streaming network as well. That said, I was really hoping that the CSUN program would provide the networking opportunities and the chances to collaborate with other talented student directors, actors, producers, etc.
Christina Gomez. I had great professors that I learned a lot from. I participated in research and research competition with some of my classmates and have gained valuable experience from it. Mackenzie Morrison. As I was attending school I was able to get grants to cover my tuition in full since the tuition was so low that was possible. As well as getting federal financial aid, CSUN offers private grants through the university if your grades are high, I believe a 3.
When I found out this was provided in my last few years I was amazed because it made it easy for me to pay for school without having to do anything more than getting good grades.
Everyone wants to say that a state school does not offer a quality education like USC or UCLA, but I learned that many teachers also teach at those "higher quality" schools meaning you are getting equal education for a lower cost. I was able to graduate in a timely manner and left learning a lot more than when I graduated from high school.
Julia Groman. I was a transfer student from a junior college, in order to save money because I paid school out of pocket. I highly recommend if people can, in order to save money, they should go to a junior college first and then to a state school.
Northridge is a commuter school, but I made a lot of lasting friends. They do have dorms, but most people commute to school from the surrounding areas. So, if youre from the LA area you will feel right at home. My program was relatively small, so I the classroom experience was far more intimate than the lecture hall style.
A typical classroom had fifteen to twenty students, which allowed for a lot more one on one attention by the professors. Also, I had very good relationships with my professors who inspired me.
They were all very intelligent thoughtful people who inspired me inside and outside of the classroom. I loved the atmosphere my professors created, many of them held discussion style classes. The library is one of the biggest in the California State systems and had many resources. It was recently renovated within the last five years, and the first floor is very modern in comparison to other school libraries.
I got involved in a few honors societies while in attendance there. I truly enjoyed being a history major at California Sate University Northridge. Briana McDaniel. With that in mind, please be prepared to engage with a plethora of colorful individuals. The university offers dozens of activities, clubs and amenities in affords to keep students active on campus. I joined a few clubs which were focused on my major and my heritage. I also joined a sorority on campus and participated in community service projects.
My concentration in the Journalism department was public relations. There were only two professors that taught in my focus, so the classes are very small and you get to engage with the professor better. I recall one of my classes having only 8 students in it. Both professors were still in their respected fields and CEOs of their own companies which motivated me to possible be my own boss one day.
The Religious Studies department was also small, which I enjoyed. As it turned out, the RS department had a large minor enrollment but a third of that number were majors. Overall the campus is pretty friendly, the professors are amazing and the food is good. The staff at the student union are amazing as well and very helpful.
How can you say no to nutrition counseling, meditation, massages, acupuncture, nap pods, and workshops focused on wellness and managing stress? Plus, they always have the BEST sales. Watch the night sky come alive in the seat theater on a foot dome with the Spitz Star Projector.
To order tickets, call the A. Box Office: It was one experience I will never forget! Attend workshops and check out cameras, lenses, mics, or other professional equipment for FREE! FREE classic films every Thursday? Yes, please.
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