Cinema & Media Arts News

March 25, 2024

40+ AMPD Alum among 2024 Canadian Screen Award Nominees

On March 6, 2024, The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television announced the nominees for this year's Canadian Screen Awards. Among the nominees, you will find over 45 York University School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD) alums for Canadian Screen Awards across diverse categories, from Best Motion Picture and Best Cinematography to the Best Writing, Documentary. 


March 22, 2024

Professor Janine Marchessault among 2024 Killam Prize recipients

York University Professor, Dr. Janine Marchessault has been named one of the five recipients of the esteemed 2024 Killam Prize. She has been honoured for her work in community-based and site-specific public art exhibitions, research creation, and public outreach.


November 3, 2023

AMPD Launched New Virtual Tour

Prospective students worldwide can now experience AMPD 24/7, 365. The School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) has unveiled a virtual tour resource to showcase its 300,000-square-feet worth of facilities, share student stories and highlight experiential education opportunities.


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September 21, 2023

AMPD Championed Creativity at Nuit Blanche 2023

York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) champions creativity and positive change at Nuit Blanche Toronto this Saturday, September 23 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. With the theme of ‘Breaking ground’, Nuit Blanche Toronto invites local, national, and international artists to explore ideas centered around the natural world, change, and innovation.