==Rita & Burton Goldberg Department of Dramatic Writing==
The '''Rita & Burton Goldberg Department of Dramatic Writing''' provides instruction in playwriting, screenwriting, and writing for television.
Students applying to the Dramatic Writing Department submit a portfolio of writing in addition to the standard New York University application. Undergraduate students must take at least one writing workshop per semester. In the core freshman workshop, Craft of Visual and Dramatic Writing, students are expected to write a number of short plays and screenplays. Sophomore year, they declare a "concentration" in playwriting, screenwriting, or writing for television.
Other core classes include Classic and Modern Drama, Shakespeare for Writers, and Film Story Analysis. Students are also encouraged to take classes that emphasize production and performance. They must complete at least one internship over the course of their undergraduate experience. In addition to classes within the department, they are also required to take numerous General Education and elective courses to fulfill the requirements of their degree.
The department was founded in 1980. In December 2003, the department was renamed to include the names of Rita and Burton Goldberg, thanks to a generous gift to the department.
