APPLICATION DEADLINE

View application deadlines. All deadlines are for guaranteed consideration. We will continue to accept applications after this date.

HOW TO APPLY

There are two ways to apply to this program, either through (1) the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre Application (OUAC) or (2) the York University Application.

Apply through only ONE application only. Applications will receive equal consideration regardless of the application portal used.

OPTION ONE: APPLYING THROUGH OUAC

Please visit www.ouac.on.ca for information on the application process.

OPTION TWO: APPLYING THROUGH THE YORK UNIVERSITY APPLICATION

You MUST use this application if:

• You want to take courses as a Visiting Student; OR
• You want to apply to a certificate; OR
• You are currently taking a York pre-University/”Bridging” course a course through the York University English Language Institute (YUELI).

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email containing your York reference ID. This email will be sent approximately 5-10 business days after you submit your application.

Fees: $130 CAD (non-refundable)

SUPPLMENTARY APPLICATION

This program does not have a supplementary application component. After submitting either the OUAC or York University application, you have completed the application process.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

View application deadlines. All deadlines are for guaranteed consideration. We will continue to accept applications after this date.

HOW TO APPLY

This program requires a supplementary application. Both of the steps outlined below must be completed to be considered for admission. Incomplete applications will not be assessed. All fees are non-refundable.

STEP ONE: APPLY THROUGH OUAC 

Apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre Application (OUAC). Please visit www.ouac.on.ca/ for information on the application process.

The York University Application System cannot be used for this program.

STEP TWO: COMPLETE YOUR SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION 

Once you have applied through OUAC, you will receive an email containing your York reference ID. This email will be sent approximately 5-10 business days after you submit your application.

Complete the supplementary application using this portal: suppeval.ampd.yorku.ca/. Log-in using the email address used for your York University application and your York Reference ID.

Program Specific Instructions

1. Questionnaire: Outline a 6-8 min. no-budget film that you could make this summer, with a specific story you are passionate about. In addition, you will also be asked to describe your favourite filmmaker, what you hope to communicate as a filmmaker, one recent creative project that you were centrally involved in, and what the experience taught you.
2. Portfolio: We are also looking to see a 5-minute video (no longer) that has been directed by you. Alternatively, you can be the videographer, writer or editor (please specify your crew position). You can also submit photographs, visual art pieces or visual documentations of an artistic project that you created or developed. You may submit a compilation of projects or one single piece. Avoid demo reels cut to music.
3. Interview: Based on our evaluation of the questionnaire and portfolio submissions, short-listed applicants will be invited for an on-campus or Zoom interview. Interview days are generally scheduled in February and March.

Acceptance is based on all three elements of the supplementary evaluation – portfolio, statement and interview – in addition to your academic qualifications.

We strongly encourage all our short-listed applicants to attend the on-campus interview as it offers you the most extensive and engaged experience. However, if extenuating circumstances preclude you from coming to campus, you may arrange for a distance interview via Zoom.

Questions? Email: evalampd@yorku.ca

APPLICATION DEADLINE

View application deadlines. All deadlines are for guaranteed consideration. We will continue to accept applications after this date.

HOW TO APPLY

This program requires a supplementary application. Both of the steps outlined below must be completed to be considered for admission. Incomplete applications will not be assessed. All fees are non-refundable.

STEP ONE: APPLY THROUGH OUAC

Apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre Application (OUAC). Please visit www.ouac.on.ca for information on the application process.

The York University Application System cannot be used for this program.

STEP TWO: COMPLETE YOUR SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION

Once you have applied through OUAC, you will receive an email containing your York reference ID. This email will be sent approximately 5-10 business days after you submit your application.

Complete the supplementary application using this portal: suppeval.ampd.yorku.ca. Log-in using the email address used for your York University application and your York Reference ID.

Program Specific Instructions

1. Screenwriting portfolio: Your writing portfolio should include your strongest creative writing (i.e. screenwriting, playwriting, narrative prose writing). You will be able to upload three (max.) original writing samples. Each sample should be 4 to 6 pages in length, double-spaced. The pieces in your submitted portfolio may be excerpts from larger works. Upload your portfolio as a single PDF file.
2. Questionnaire: Tell us about a story you would like to write for a ten-minute film which could be made by a small student crew with limited locations, tell us about a character from a novel, screenplay, TV show, or play that you find particularly compelling, and describe one recent creative project that you were centrally involved in.

After evaluators review your submission, certain applicants will be contacted to join the next round: a live 2-hour writing exercise hosted on Zoom.

Questions? Email: evalampd@yorku.ca

APPLICATION DEADLINE

View application deadlines. All deadlines are for guaranteed consideration. We will continue to accept applications after this date.

HOW TO APPLY

There are two ways to apply to this program, either through (1) the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre Application(OUAC) or (2) the York University Application.

Apply through only ONE application only. Applications will receive equal consideration regardless of application portal used.

OPTION ONE: APPLYING THROUGH OUAC 

Please visit www.ouac.on.ca/ for information on the application process.

OPTION TWO: APPLYING THROUGH THE YORK UNIVERSITY APPLICATION

You MUST use this application if:

• You want to take courses as a Visiting Student; OR
• You want to apply to a certificate; OR
• You are currently taking a York pre-University “Bridging” course or a course through the York University English Language Institute (YUELI).

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email containing your York reference ID. This email will be sent approximately 5-10 business days after you submit your application.

Fees: $130 CAD (non-refundable)

SUPPLMENTARY APPLICATION

The Theatre program at York University is waiving the supplementary application requirement for the Fall/Winter 2023-24 entry.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the ability of many students to explore the arts, access training and facilities, and mount public performances. In the spirit of equity and access, we encourage all interested students to apply, and we feel confident that our program, faculty members, and facilities can help you realize your potential toward sustained career mobility.

NOTE

Students who wish to pursue a BFA in Theatre must undergo auditions at the end of year one of the Theatre (BA) program. Upon successful evaluation, students may enter the following BFA programs beginning in second year: Acting Conservatory (BFA), Performance & Creation (BFA) and Production & Design (BFA).

Students who choose to either remain in the Theatre (BA) program, or who choose to pursue Performance and Creation (BA) do not need to audition at the end of their first year.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

View application deadlines. All deadlines are for guaranteed consideration. We will continue to accept applications after this date.

HOW TO APPLY

This program requires a supplementary application. Both of the steps outlined below must be completed to be considered for admission. Incomplete applications will not be assessed. All fees are non-refundable.

STEP ONE: APPLY THROUGH OUAC

Apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre Application (OUAC). Please visit www.ouac.on.ca for information on the application process.

The York University Application System cannot be used for this program.

STEP TWO: COMPLETE YOUR SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION

Once you have applied through OUAC, you will receive an email containing your York reference ID. This email will be sent approximately 5-10 business days after you submit your application.

Complete the supplementary application using this portal: suppeval.ampd.yorku.ca. Log-in using the email address used for your York University application and your York Reference ID.

Program Specific Instructions

Audition Process The Department of Dance BFA program requires you to complete a dance audition as part of your general admissions process. Typically, we have in-person auditions that take place in February/March, with the option to submit a video audition for those applicants living far away from the university.

For your online audition, upload no more than a 5 minute video of yourself doing the following components:

• Warm-up movement of your choice to get your body ready for this audition (no music) – 2 minutes long.
• Improvise or create a solo for yourself that uses levels and different qualities (with music) – 3 minutes long.

For in-person auditions at the York University Keele Campus:

• Part 1: complete a questionnaire about your goals, interest, other relevant experiences.
• Part 2: audition: 1.5 hours mix of contemporary movement, West African dance, and improvisation.

After your audition you will be invited on a tour of our facilities, performance viewing Q&A with current students.

Questions? Email: evalampd@yorku.ca

View application deadlines. All deadlines are for guaranteed consideration. We will continue to accept applications after this date.

HOW TO APPLY

This program requires a supplementary application. Both of the steps outlined below must be completed to be considered for admission. Incomplete applications will not be assessed. All fees are non-refundable.

STEP ONE: APPLY THROUGH OUAC

Apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre Application (OUAC). Please visit www.ouac.on.ca for information on the application process.

The York University Application System cannot be used for this program.

STEP TWO: COMPLETE YOUR SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION

Once you have applied through OUAC, you will receive an email containing your York reference ID. This email will be sent approximately 5-10 business days after you submit your application.

Complete the supplementary application using this portal: suppeval.ampd.yorku.ca. Log-in using the email address used for your York University application and your York Reference ID.

Program Specific Instructions

Our application process is designed to help us get to know each other. Our auditions are grouped into four broad categories of performance: Classical, Jazz, World Music, and Digital/Electronic Music. The area you choose to audition for should reflect your interests but does not imply that you will be limited to that area if you are accepted to the Department of Music.

All of our students must demonstrate their musical ability in one of the above areas. If you have a particular interest (such as composition, music education, ethnomusicology or other music studies), please indicate this in the Supplementary Evaluation questionnaire.

Once you have completed the questionnaire you will be directed to choose your audition option and identify your focus further: instrument or voice, and performance category of Classical, Jazz, World Music. (If you wish to audition in Digital/Electronic Music, please be sure to indicate this in the Supplementary Application.)

1. We are holding auditions in February and March 2023 on-campus. You will perform and have your interview together on the York University campus.

What happens at an audition/interview?

• Your audition will take 15 to 20-minutes and will generally include:
• A performance of your two contrasting pieces
• A discussion of your musical knowledge, experience, goals and aspirations
• Some assessment of theory and musicianship (you may be asked to identify intervals, scales and chord types, and sing pitches, intervals or scales)
• Some sight reading and additional exercises if further information is needed to make a complete assessment

Helpful information regarding choosing appropriate repertoire for your specific audition type may be found in our Audition FAQs.

Questions? Email: evalampd@yorku.ca

APPLICATION DEADLINE

View application deadlines. All deadlines are for guaranteed consideration. We will continue to accept applications after this date.

HOW TO APPLY

This program requires a supplementary application. Both of the steps outlined below must be completed to be considered for admission. Incomplete applications will not be assessed. All fees are non-refundable.

STEP ONE: APPLY THROUGH OUAC

Apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre Application (OUAC). Please visit www.ouac.on.ca for information on the application process.

The York University Application System cannot be used for this program.

STEP TWO: COMPLETE YOUR SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION

Once you have applied through OUAC, you will receive an email containing your York reference ID. This email will be sent approximately 5-10 business days after you submit your application.

Complete the supplementary application using this portal: suppeval.ampd.yorku.ca. Log-in using the email address used for your York University application and your York Reference ID.

Program Specific Instructions

Part 1: Comprise 8 artworks that illustrate your technical and creative abilities. At least two different media should be presented from the following:

• drawing
• photography
• sculpture
• digital art
• printmaking
• computer-generated imagery
• Painting
• audio-video
• experimental work

Slides or photographs are acceptable for large or awkward pieces but original, unmounted artwork is preferred. Your portfolio may include work carried out for class assignments as well as independent projects.

Part 2: A current sketchbook, idea book or journal is required and will count as one of your 8 pieces.

Questionnaire: Why do you want to study Visual Arts? What strengths and skills do you bring with you? How will York’s Visual Art Program help you achieve you goals as an artist?

Questions? Email: evalampd@yorku.ca

APPLICATION DEADLINE

View application deadlines. All deadlines are for guaranteed consideration. We will continue to accept applications after this date.

HOW TO APPLY 

This program requires a supplementary application. Both of the steps outlined below must be completed to be considered for admission. Incomplete applications will not be assessed. All fees are non-refundable.

STEP ONE: APPLY THROUGH OUAC 

Apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre Application (OUAC). Please visit www.ouac.on.ca for information on the application process.

The York University Application System cannot be used for this program.

STEP TWO: COMPLETE YOUR SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION

Once you have applied through OUAC, you will receive an email containing your York reference ID. This email will be sent approximately 5-10 business days after you submit your application.

Complete the supplementary application using this portal: suppeval.ampd.yorku.ca. Log-in using the email address used for your York University application and your York Reference ID.

Program Specific Instructions  

Assembling Your Portfolio

Your portfolio should comprise 10 to 12 samples of original work that demonstrate a wide range of ideas and competency with different media and tools. At least one piece in your portfolio should present word(s) and image(s) that communicate a message.

In addition to the types of work listed below, 8-10 images from a sketchbook or concept/idea book are required. Your portfolio should contain your best work from at least 3 of the following areas (areas 1-6 are highly recommended for inclusion):

• Two-dimensional design work e.g. designs for posters, logos, letterheads, book/magazine covers and interior page spreads.
• Typography e.g. poetry or words using an expressive font or page layout, typeface designs, expressive lettering, projects with text settings designed for clear communication. Drawings and experiments with typographic form.
• Interactive media e.g. web site design and/or other interactive work.
• Motion graphics e.g. video or animation using images and typography. Short pieces with a strong message are preferred.
• Drawing & Illustration e.g. direct observational drawings are preferred (not drawn from photographs). Imaginative drawing is also welcome. It is good to demonstrate the use of a wide variety of media (pen & ink, charcoal, pastel, coloured pencil, marker pen, collage, digital drawings).
• Photography e.g. B&W prints, colour prints, hand-tinted prints, digitally manipulated.
• Painting e.g. representative and/or non-representative in oil, acrylic, watercolour, gouache.
• 3D Design/Sculpture e.g. scale models from plan drawings, craft and fibre experiments.

The sketchbook or concept/idea book is a very important component of the portfolio. It should contain a variety of studies and examples of your media/tools experiments and demonstrate an exploration of visual and annotated ideas, comments and critiques. It will represent a variety of things that interest you and the ongoing development of ideas. Include 8-10 pages from your sketchbook as a single file.

Questionnaire: Why Design? Briefly describe your training or background in the visual arts/design. Briefly describe your reaction to a piece of design seen in the last year and explain why you feel it was effective. Tell us about a book, film, a piece of music, play or dance you have experienced within the last year that has had an impact on your understanding about art and design, and list some extracurriculars.

If further follow-up is required, select students may be invited for an interview.

Questions? Email: evalampd@yorku.ca