AMPD Frequently Asked Questions

Each program has different requirements for supplementary applications, and not every program requires one. Please note that BA programs do not require a supplementary application.

For more information, please visit the How to Apply page.

A supplementary evaluation is an additional application process you must undergo after applying through the OUAC portal. The evaluation takes different forms and looks at an applicant's creative abilities necessary for success.

Not all programs have supplementary evaluations.  To see if a program has a supplementary evaluation visit the How to Apply page.

All live music auditions will take place in the Accolade East building at York University’s Keele Campus.  When you enter the Accolade East building, please take the elevator or stairs to the second floor where a registration desk will be located near room 210.

An excellent campus map may be found at York University Campus Map. The Accolade East building is number 92 on this map.

The York University Dance Auditions take place throughout a full morning and are normally made up a few different activities. There is a welcome reception for students and parents, a warmup session for the auditioning students, an observation class or demonstration (where prospective students can watch current students dance), the audition class (all the students auditioning that day participate in a class as a group for a number of faculty assessors), and then a Q&A session. Auditioning students do not need to prepare solos or anything in advance, they are simply asked to participate in the various activities and styles during the class.

No, we do not. Other than pianos and drums that can be used in the practice rooms, students must bring in their own instruments.

Students will choose a stream in their second year using the Program Change Request online form.

This cannot be done in first year. Choose one of Digital Media Arts, Digital Media Development or Digital Media Game Arts. For basic information about the streams visit: computationalarts.ampd.yorku.ca/apply.

For in depth information about the streams visit the Academic Calendar and follow the steps below:

• • Select Undergraduate, then search Digital Media, (open the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design version)
  • Click the Degree Requirements button
  • Select the Program Specific Degree Requirements section

You can find your professor’s email address by looking them up in the York Atlas or your course syllabus. You can also contact your professor to find out what their office hours are to talk in person.

Students who have completed previous college, university or IB credits could be eligible for transfer credits. After you apply, your transcripts will be evaluated and you will be notified of your transfer credits with your offer of admission. More information is available at the Transfer Pathways website. 

Yes, you will need to complete an audition as part of the process.