Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Screenwriting and Animation is Morgan’s cinematic arts and sciences major with focus areas (or tracks) in (1) Computer Animation, (2) Film and Television Writing, (3) Integrated Media Writing and Animation. The degree combines theory and practice and integrates production and hands-on field experience in filmmaking and content creation. In this program, you’ll build a foundation in all aspects of filmmaking and visual storytelling including animation.

Educational Objectives

The B.A. and B.F.A. in Screenwriting and Animation (SWAN) encourages and stimulates students to value film as a distinct art form and collaborative discipline that is the dominant foundation of storytelling in the 21st Century.

SWAN is designed to provide students the framework of the liberal arts and humanities to engage the discourse that is possible when film or cinema is examined across disciplines.

Coursework is designed for students to demonstrate a working knowledge of visual storytelling, story structure, and story analysis.

Students are trained to understand the essential functions and roles on a film set - and have the ability to work collaboratively in that structure.

Students are taught technical proficiency in a specific filmmaking discipline (screenwriting, animation, editing, cinematography, or hybrid media encompassing game design and digital illustration for graphic novels and comics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cinematic Storytelling

Film and Digital Storytelling

Computer Science

Filmmaking

Film Editing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

Nationals: Rolling Admission - through June 1

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing Animation View 150 other Bachelors in Animation in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

Evaluated Academic Records

English Language Proficiency

Financial Information

Visas and Passports

Essay, Letter of Recommendation and SAT/ACT

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16926 USD / year

≈ 16926 USD / year
Out-of-State

16926 USD / year

≈ 16926 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5816 USD / year

≈ 5816 USD / year

Living costs

Baltimore

United States

1240 - 2100 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Screenwriting and Animation.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Educational Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Baltimore

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners