Drama, Film and Television Literature

Universities
20
Programs
28
Major category
Art Studies

Specialization introduction

Major introduction

Learn to write stories and scripts, using words and images to create worlds that touch people's hearts.

Program overview

Drama, Film and Literature is essentially a major in learning how to "write stories" and "tell stories." You will study core courses such as scriptwriting, screenwriting, theater theory, Chinese and foreign literary history, and film analysis. Many Chinese universities, especially Beijing Film Academy, Central Academy of Drama, and Shanghai Theatre Academy, place a strong emphasis on practice, allowing students to directly participate in short film production, stage play rehearsals, and even work with industry screenwriters and directors. This major is suitable for those who love watching plays and movies, have many ideas in their minds, are not afraid to write, and are willing to delve into characters and plots. If you are interested in China's film and television market and traditional culture, this major will give you an in-depth understanding of how Chinese stories are created.

Major prospects

现在中国的影视行业非常活跃,网剧、短视频、电影、游戏剧情都需要好的编剧和故事策划。虽然竞争激烈,但真正能写出好故事的人永远稀缺。国际学生如果中文够好,可以尝试参与中外合拍项目,或者把本国文化元素融入中国故事,这种跨文化视角很受行业欢迎。另外,随着流媒体平台(如爱奇艺、腾讯视频、B站)自制内容越来越多,对剧本的需求也在增长。如果你未来想回国发展,在中国学到的编剧方法和行业经验也能帮你打开当地市场。

Career prospects

毕业后最直接的出路是当编剧,给影视公司、电视台、网络平台写剧本或小说改编。也可以做影视策划、剧本评估、文学编辑,或者去广告公司做创意文案、游戏公司做剧情策划。刚入行的编剧收入不太稳定,可能按项目拿钱,一部网剧剧本几万到十几万不等;如果进公司做策划或编辑,起薪大概每月6000-10000元人民币,有经验后会涨。很多毕业生也会选择考研深造,或者去国外读电影制作。总的来说,这个专业更看重作品和创意,学历不是唯一敲门砖。

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