About the course

Students in the Cinema and Media Arts - Screenwriting (BFA) program experientially learn to understand, think and work in the language of the moving image across all media. The integrated curriculum offers exceptional training across the spectrum from idea to screenplay, camera to screen, and screen to critical inquiry.

　　With intimate support, intensive learning, and extensive mentorship by internationally recognized faculty members, students focus on creating screenwriting portfolios of numerous short screenplays, feature screenplays, television series, and new media. Collaboration is paramount as students collaborate with production students to see their work brought to life on screen.

　　Gain intensive training in developing, pitching, and bringing stories for film, TV, and new media to life in one of Canada's only undergraduate screenwriting degrees. Collaborate with students across artistic disciplines and test your projects in front of live audiences through the AMPD screenwriting film festival and competition opportunities. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Summer (May), 2024	Toronto
Fall (September), 2024	Toronto
Summer (May), 2025	Toronto
Fall (September), 2025	Toronto
Summer (May), 2026	Toronto

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for York University

High School Diploma. Grade 12 graduation with a minimum overall average of B on Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic courses is required to be considered for most programs. Some programs require a higher average. TOEFL - 83.IELTS - 6.5

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at York University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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