The first-of-its-kind curriculum supports Ontario’s screen industry infrastructure through targeted training. Cinespace Studios and York University announced the creation of a Production Accounting Micro-Credential program in response to a growing demand for film and television skilled labour and a specific need for production accountants in Ontario as presented in the Toronto Screen Industry Workforce Study. …
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AMPD dancers star in Toronto premiere of acclaimed show ‘Colossus’
Described as a tribute to collective humanity and the range of emotions inspired by existing alongside others, Colossus explores the delicate balance between intimacy and explosive expressivity and asks important questions about who individuals are within a collective. For the show’s Toronto premiere, the Stephanie Lake Company rehearsed with York and TMU dancers throughout March, up …
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AMPD hosts Women in the Arts Roundtable for International Women’s Day
York University School of the Arts, Media Performance and Design (AMPD) Dean, Dr. Sarah Bay-Cheng, sits down with York alumni Amanda Cordner (Actor, HBO Max’s Sort Of), Laura Friedmann (Producer, Wrapped Productions inc.), Jennifer Holness (Founder, Hungry Eyes Media), Beth Janson (Chief Operating Officer, TIFF) and Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu (Artistic Director, Obsidian Theatre) to talk about …
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Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @ York welcomes the Amos Hoffman & Noam Lemish Quartet
The Amos Hoffman & Noam Lemish Quartet offered an inspired blend of jazz and Jewish folk melodies as part of the free on-campus year-long performance series Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @ York. “This concert and the accompanying workshop at the Department of Music will introduce our students and the wider community to a beautiful …
Word, Sound, Power annual celebration shines spotlight on Black artists
On February 8, Members of the York University community congregated on campus to celebrate Black artistic talent with Word, Sound, Power: An Annual Celebration of Black Artistic Expression. The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora presented the showcase of music, dance, spoken word and performance. The Black History Month event spotlights Black cultural …
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World-Renowned Bayanihan Dance Company to perform at York’s Dance Showcase
Pamela Corales and Leo Lorilla, two core dancers from the Bayanihan: the National Dance Company of the Philippines, will perform at the York’s Annual Dance Showcase, “Cardinal Points,” on February 15–17, 7:30pm, at the Sandra Faire and Ivan Theatre. Anchored in the theme of global collaboration, “Cardinal Points” is directed by Susan Lee and will …
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‘Black Ice’ director, producer join Black History Month screening at York
‘Black Ice’ director, producer join Black History Month screening at York Oscar-nominated director Hubert Davis and Vinay Virmani (BA 2008), film producer and York alum, will attend a special screening and Q-and-A for the critically acclaimed Black Ice. Debuting at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2022, Black Ice captured the attention of critics and casual moviegoers alike, …
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AMPD and the Allan I. Carswell Observatory welcome attendees of all ages to their Halloween Astronomy Extravaganza
It was an evening of fright-filled, inspirational and educational in equal parts. The Halloween Astronomy Extravaganza comprised of two ticketed events, the first – Herschel 200th Anniversary: Astronomy, Music, Extraterrestrials – celebrates the monumental achievements of 18th-century astronomer and composer Sir William Herschel. Since his death in 1822, Herschel’s contributions to science and the arts …
Eric Armstrong and York faculty create Open Educational Resources, advancing UN SDGs
Faculty develop innovative Open Educational Resources (OER) that are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and reveal the positive impact on teaching and learning. Faculty members who are engaged in the process of creating OER reveal the impact this has on the teaching and learning experience, both in the classroom and beyond. They …
The Inaugural York University Game Jam addresses the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
On November 4 to 6, the first-ever York University Game Jam offered students the opportunity to conceptualize, design, and build a functioning game as a team. Participants created a game from beginning to end in a prescribed time. The tight time period encouraged creative thinking, making small but innovative and experimental games. This year’s YU …
