Bachelor of Fine Arts in Screenwriting
New York Film Academy - Los Angeles Campus
USA,California
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 28,340/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 75
Application Fee
Aug 2025
Apply Date
USA, California
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1992
Total Students: 0 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
3300 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Screenwriting
Program Overview
In NYFA’s Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (BFA) in Screenwriting, students write every day to train in narrative storytelling, exploring every aspect of writing for television, film, and media. Through hands-on projects and robust coursework, students create compelling stories and develop their creative voice while pursuing a practical, challenging degree in the arts.
Under the guidance of our faculty of professional industry screenwriters, students study the entire screenwriting process from start to finish, building skills in writing, rewriting, pitching, critique, and creative collaboration.
Students who fully commit to the BFA program are given the tools and training to become disciplined writers, making it a great fit for high school graduates interested in pursuing a creative pathway in film, entertainment, and media.
The curriculum for the BFA at NYFA’s Screenwriting School includes:
- Technical and creative classes that teach students to write engaging scripts for television and film, such as Elements of Screenwriting, Screenwriting Discipline & Methodology, The Business of Screenwriting, Feature Film Workshop, Scene Study, and more
- Instruction and mentoring by experienced faculty and staff that actively work in screenwriting and can teach students the reality of the current industry
- Access to and instruction on use of camera, sound, and lighting equipment, as well as a digital license to Final Draft screenwriting software
- Exclusive guest lectures from industry leaders such as screenwriters, directors, producers, actors, and more
- BFA students must complete an industry internship in each of their final two semesters to help them develop their professional skills and begin to build their network.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 75 Tuition Fee
CAD 28,340 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in New York Film Academy - Los Angeles Campus
CAD 19,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
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