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AMPD Professor's media literacy curriculum expands to global audiences
From news clips to viral social media posts, the way media is edited increasingly shapes how we understand the world – often in ways we...
AMPD Alumna earns global recognition with two major awards at Berlin International Film Festival
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Cinema and Media Studies PhD Graduate earns Governor General’s Gold Medal
Three York University graduates, Jennifer Porat, Carly Goodman, and Alison Humphrey, receive the 2024 Governor General's Gold Medals for outstanding academic achievements.
2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject: AMPD Performing Arts Among Top 150 Globally
Every year, the QS World University Rankings by Subject identifies the world's strongest universities in 55 individual subject areas, grouped into five subject areas: Arts and Humanities; Engineering and Technology; Life Sciences and Medicine; Natural ...
INDUSTRY TALKS: Spotlight on R.T. Thorne at YUMMS
Article by JJ Mokrzewski for Excalibur On Friday, February 23, York University Motion Media Studio (YUMMS) held the last of their INDUSTRY TALKS series. Hosted by Associate Professor Ingrid Veninger, the talk featured legendary Canadian filmmaker R.T. ...
BFA Alumna Iris Ng Receives Hot Docs Spotlight
Iris Ng, a BFA ('01) alumna, is set to receive a spotlight alongside legendary director Raoul Peck at the 2024 Hot Docs festival. Hot Docs will be celebrating the remarkable careers of cinematographer Iris Ng and director Raoul Peck, according to an an ...
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 are over 40 York University School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD) alums in diverse ca ...
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.
York University Alumnus Beau Han Bridge's Film, "Moving Matter," to Premiere at the Dance on Camera Festival
Moving Matter, a short film co-created by actor, director and York University AMPD alumnus Beau Han Bridge, will see its world premiere at the Dance on Camera Festival at the Film at Lincoln Center venue in New York City. Moving Matter, a 12-minute sho ...
Justice Fund announced gift to AMPD for Black, Indigenous students’ arts education
A $100,000 donation from the Justice Fund will provide financial support for 14 Black and Indigenous students to attend York University's School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
York Alum's Documentary 'To Kill a Tiger' Nominated for Oscar in Documentary Feature Category
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has recently unveiled the shortlists for several categories for the upcoming 96th Oscars ceremony, including Documentary Feature. Among the contenders is "To Kill a Tiger," a compelling film directed by T ...