AMPD Frequently Asked Questions

Your portfolio should be comprised of 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, sample images from a sketchbook or concept/idea book, e.g., studies and examples of your media/tools experiments, process explorations are required. Your sketchbook samples should contain “notational drawings,” i.e., quick line drawings done to explore layouts and visual concepts.

Your portfolio should contain your best work from at least 3 of the following areas (areas 1-5 are highly recommended for inclusion):

1. 2D work, e.g., designs for posters, logos, letterheads, book/magazine covers and interior page spreads.
2. Typography, e.g., poetry or words using an expressive font and page layout, typeface designs, expressive lettering. Projects with text settings designed for clear communication. Drawings and experiments with typographic form.
3. Interactive media, e.g., website design and/or other interactive work.
4. Motion graphics, e.g., video or animation using images and typography. Short pieces with a strong message are preferred.
5. Drawing & Illustration, preferably direct observational drawings (not drawn from photographs). Imaginative drawing is also welcome. Ideally, demonstrate use of a wide variety of media (e.g., pen & ink, charcoal, pastel, coloured pencil, marker pen, collage, digital drawings).
6. Photography, e.g., b&w prints, colour prints, hand-tinted prints, digitally manipulated.
7. Painting, e.g., representative and/or non-representative work in oil, acrylic, watercolour, gouache.
8. 3D design/sculpture, e.g., scale models from plan drawings, craft, and fibre experiments.

Yes. Online auditions are available for students who are unable to attend campus due to distance or other circumstances. You may submit your audition performance videos online as part of your supplementary application. If we require more information, we may contact you to arrange a brief  Zoom interview.

Have questions about the supplementary application for this program? Ask us at evalampd@yorku.ca.

The Theatre BA program does not require a supplementary evaluation as part of your application. Learn more about admission requirements.

Yes, a supplementary evaluation is required for this program. Prospective students entering their first year should visit the How to Apply page to learn more. Current first-year students should review our Next Steps process.

Yes, a supplementary evaluation is required for this program. Prospective students entering their first year should visit the How to Apply page to learn more. Current first-year students should review our Next Steps process.

Yes, a supplementary evaluation is required for this program. Prospective students entering their first year should visit the How to Apply page to learn more. Current first-year students should review our Next Steps process.

Please visit the Parking Services for more information on campus parking including maps, rates and passes.

Yes, Winters College has clubs specifically for AMPD students while York University has clubs open to all students. View them here.

Areas in Winters College, Accolade East, Centre for Film & Theatre and Joan & Martin Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts host study and common spaces to connect with peers or independent study.