The York University School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) is one of the most comprehensive schools of arts, design and culture in Canada. AMPD is home to 30+ competitive degree programs, 5 football fields worth of premier facilities, 3,000 diverse and socially engaged students, and 18,000 alumni leading in industries around the world.
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In addition to submitting an application, some programs require a supplementary application to be considered for admission.
Programs that require supplementary application:
Cinema & Media Arts – Production (BFA)
Cinema & Media Arts – Screenwriting (BFA)
Dance (BFA | BA)
Design (BDes)
Music (BFA | BA)
Visual Arts – Studio (BFA)
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AMPD bridges the gap between the classroom and the world of work with experiential education. With exclusive opportunities to apply textbook theory to hands-on professional experiences, you will begin building your dream career on day one.
Internships Showcasing at Festivals Exhibiting at Galleries
Stage Performances Field Trips Across campus collaboration
Summer Placements at industry-defining companies
Learning by doing is the hallmark of our programs.
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Student Gallery of Work
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DANCE
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DIGITAL MEDIA
Title: ChocoBy: Alexandro Di Nunzio, Cindy Vu, Ramisha Wasim
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DESIGN
Title: You are here: Discovering the magic of the present momentDesigner: Luxvna Uthayakumar
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MUSIC
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THEATRE
Title: OrlandoBy: Sara Ruhl
Directed by: Lindsay Bell
Photo by: Jeremy Mimnagh
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CINEMA AND MEDIA ARTS
Film title: Sharmila BozoDirected by: Gautam Shapiro
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CINEMA AND MEDIA ARTS – MEDIA ARTS
Title: Project ApocalypseBy: Kurdish Maghsoudi
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VISUAL ARTS
Sculpture: Horse ChestnutBy: Asha Cabaca
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