<p>I'm currently a sophomore in high school and want to get a major in screen writing so I can become a writer for TV. Any tips on getting into Dodge College at Chapman?</p>
<p>Have you searched the Chapman’s Dodge links? I suggest you to read through their admission FAQ. It was helpful to us when DS was applying to Dodge. Obviously it is competitive to get in to Dodge, so having good stats, EC’s and talent will be a plus. What you put on your video, portfolio and essay will demonstrate to them about your talent because Dodge does rely heavily on the talent evaluation. According to admission, “students applying to the screenwriting program will have to submit sample work and this is evaluated by an admission committee within Dodge. Students who demonstrate tremendous talent may be admitted even if their grades/test scores are below average. By the same token, students who do not demonstrate talent may be denied even if they are above the averages.” Hope this helps.
[Undergraduate</a> - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts](<a href=“http://ftv.chapman.edu/apply/undergraduate/]Undergraduate”>http://ftv.chapman.edu/apply/undergraduate/)</p>
<p>Hi Yanks1113,</p>
<p>I would start by reading this excellent thread started by Digmedia –> <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/858143-advice-future-film-production-majors.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/858143-advice-future-film-production-majors.html</a></p>
<p>Best,
Wheaty</p>
<p>As others have posted: write,write,write, and read read read. The more you read and write, the better a story teller you will be. Sometimes an outstanding essay can make all the difference in an application. Write and show your work to teachers, parents, friends. Take their constructive criticism, and write some more. Digmedia’s advice is great, too, but more geared to production majors. For screenwriters, being able to write well and have something interesting to say are key. If you can get together with friends who want to do the filming and provide great scripts, that would be an excellent way to start. See if you can get some screenwriting credits on student films.</p>
<p>Great writers start out as great readers. Why TV? What kind of stories do you want to tell? Screen writing is more open to other majors, there are opportunities to become a screen writer without going the big film school route. Maddenmd is giving you great advice: get some screenwriting credits and work on your writing skills, you’ll need them for all those application essays.</p>
<p>bm ten char</p>