AMPD Celebrates Pride
The School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design has a rich 2SLGBTQIA community. We pride ourselves as a place where students can find their community; where they can express themselves fully, and be loved by their friends, peers and mentors for it.
Fall 2021 Gradual Reopening
We are preparing for all York U AMPD learners to have on-campus, in-person access in the fall and to be fully back in person as early as January 2022. Watch this message from our dean, Sarah Bay-Cheng, to hear about our plans for the fall and winter terms in AMPD.
We Are Looking for Feedback from IBPOC Students
York U AMPD seeks the feedback of its Racialized students to inform development of new equity policies and initiatives.
YSDN 2021: a Design Grad Show
The York/Sheridan Program in Design 2021 graduates are a collective of 100+ dedicated, diverse, limit-pushing designers. “Therefore”, meaning “for that reason” or “because of that”, reflects the end of their time as YSDN students. Come together this April 20–21 to embrace and explore their individuality, connect, and celebrate their journey!
Response to Recent Anti-Asian Violence
Anti-Asian discrimination and violence did not begin with COVID-19, but has accelerated with it.
Nominate a Student for the Dean’s Leadership Award!
The Dean’s Student Leadership Award recognizes undergraduate AMPD students, who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service and commitment to improving community and experience for students across AMPD and beyond.
A Message in Honour of Black History Month
Along with education, art and design have been integral within Black histories, both in the US and in Canada. This message is just one part in an ongoing conversation among many throughout AMPD and beyond.
Dean Sarah Bay-Cheng Praises AMPD Community on RED FM
On Thursday December 10 our dean, Sarah Bay-Cheng, appeared as a guest on 88.9 RED FM to discuss the challenges facing art schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.