As Canada’s only undergraduate Screenwriting Degree Program, York University's Cinema & Media Arts - Screenwriting (BFA) invites you to transform your stories into compelling visual narratives. You will gain immersive training in writing for short fiction, feature films, television series, and transmedia, developing a professional portfolio of original work. This program is ideal for aspiring writers who want to understand, think, and work within the language of moving images across all media, preparing you for a dynamic career in the creative industries. You will collaborate closely with peers and award-winning faculty, bringing your unique voice to the forefront.
This full-time, on-campus Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is studied over four years, offering an integrated curriculum that guides you from initial concept to polished screenplay. You will engage in studio classes and community-focused workshops, learning alongside film production and media arts students to see your screenplays brought to life. Through intensive learning and extensive mentorship, you will develop your distinctive voice as a screenwriter and creative showrunner. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for diverse career paths in film, television, and new media writing and production.