BA in Screenwriting and Animation
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- On-Campus
Acquire the skills you need to bring your creativity to life through visual storytelling. Explore the art of filmmaking and animation, and learn the cutting-edge technology needed to become a visual producer
Change Your Future with a BA in Screenwriting and Animation
Enhance your creative talents with the production skills you need to realize your potential in the fast-growing visual production field. With a Bachelor of Arts in Screenwriting and Animation from Morgan State University, you'll develop the expertise that directly translates to your career.
Get ahead with a robust curriculum that blends classroom and hands-on experiences in a supportive community. Don't just dream of being a creator—bring your ideas to life.
Take 15 core courses and then choose from diverse electives that set you up for success
Pursue one of three program tracks: Animation (VFX/2D/3D), film and television writing, and integrated media writing (comics, animation, filmmaking)
Study on campus
Complete your degree in as little as four years
Why Morgan?
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Morgan State's BA in Screenwriting and Animation is recognized as one the most affordable four-year film degrees by Affordable Schools.
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We take pride in our diversity and international-friendly community. Over 20% of Morgan students identify as nonblack, coming from the United States or places like Africa, China, Saudi Arabia, and more.
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Over 55,000 Morgan alumni make up a passionate network that spans the United States and beyond. Our graduates become leaders in their communities, their careers, and the world.
Move Forward in Your Professional Career
There’s no better time than now to pursue an animation and screenwriting degree program. Whether you're aiming to enter the filmmaking and animation world or already have relevant work experience, the animation and screenwriting bachelor's degree will bring you closer to your vision of the future. We’ll prepare you for academic and professional pathways full of growth and opportunity. Join the creative, tech-savvy talent creating entertaining and impactful narratives.
Learn In-Demand Skills
Gain the skills you need to create a rewarding creative career in entertainment, education, and business settings. Get ready to learn the most in-demand skills for visual storytelling.
Film and digital storytelling
Filmmaking
Screenwriting
Animation
Game design
Podcast production
Computer science
Lighting and sound
Get the Job You Want
Once you graduate, you'll have the technical production skills to bring your creative thoughts to a visual format. In this high-demand field, you'll have the potential to earn $90,000 a year. Here's a list of just the few careers and job titles that align with a bachelor's degree in screenwriting and animation.
Video Producer
Film/Video Editor
Film/TV Producer/Associate Producer
Animator
Production Assistant
Gaffer
Show Runner
Illustrator
Sound Engineer
Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships
Find the competitive edge you've been looking for. Maximize your potential with real-world experiences outside the classroom, including career-oriented internships, advanced research or thesis projects, and networking events in the Baltimore-Washington metropolis. Make connections in the community. Collaborate with our award-winning faculty. Or take advantage of Morgan State University's corporate partnerships with production giants like Outlook OVFX Studios, Netflix, HBO, Lifetime, and more. Here, you have every opportunity you need to thrive.
Experience a Real Newsroom
The Digital Newsroom is a student-staffed but faculty-supervised newsroom with student reporters pitching their own stories or being assigned stories or beats.
Achieve Success Like Our Alumni
At Morgan State, student success is our top priority. You’re capable of more than you know, and we’re invested in your transformation from good to even better. Long known for our achievements in STEM, the humanities, and social sciences, we have a strong history of guiding students toward success. We’re confident you’ll become part of our legacy of excellence. Challenge yourself to accomplish the unimaginable, just like the alumni before you.
Financial Aid Makes Things Possible
Choosing the right program is a big decision—and we’re here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education. With proper planning, going to school is more than possible. We’re committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students.
Screenwriting and animation (SWAN) students are eligible to apply for scholarships, including the Changing (H)Arts Scholarship Fund.
Whether you’re an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for financial aid and/or scholarships. By simply filing your FAFSA each year, you’ll be able to participate in the Federal Work-Study and Federal Direct Loan Programs. Get in touch with us to learn more about affordability at Morgan State’s School of Undergraduate Studies.
Federal Work-Study helps you offset tuition with a part-time job, either on or off campus
Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Additional grants and scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early
Discover the BA in Screenwriting and Animation
Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the On-Campus BA in Screenwriting and Animation . If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.