Research
Research
Research at the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) is characterized by a commitment to innovation, creativity and collaboration across all artistic disciplines, including visual arts, design, music, media arts, and performance. AMPD’s focus on creative inquiry, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement underscores a dedication to exploring new frontiers in the arts and beyond.
From pioneering projects in visual arts and music composition to fostering partnerships in design and digital media, AMPD researchers are at the forefront of transforming artistic and scholarly practices. They are not only shaping the future of arts and culture but also creating impactful connections between people, technology, and the environment.
Research Creation
Interdisciplinary Approach to Technology and Innovation
Partnerships and Community Outreach
Research News & Events
AMPD Professor Shital Desai Receives 2025 President’s Emerging Research Leadership Award
Associate Professor of Computational Arts at AMPD, Shital Desai, has been awarded the 2025 President’s Emerging Research Leadership Award in Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts.
Highlights in faculty research, creative work & recognition
It’s in the air: art, science and engineering merge to light up airborne pollution
Meet Our Researchers
Learn about our researchers and faculty members and the work they are doing at AMPD.
Sensorium
Learn more about Sensorium, AMPD’s research centre for creative inquiry and experimentation at the intersection of the media arts, performance, and digital culture.
Faculty Member Resources
Find information and resources for faculty and learn about how the Office of Research Services provides support for research related matters.
Research Chairs
Canada Research Chairs (CRC)
The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program stands at the centre of a national strategy to make Canada one of the world’s top countries in research and development. See the full list of CRCs at York University.
York Research Chairs
The York Research Chairs program is envisioned as York University’s internal counterpart for the national Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program and recognizes outstanding researchers at York. See the list of YRCs at York University.
Current Helen Carswell Chair - Joel Ong
The Helen Carswell Chair supports a long-term partnership between York & Community Music Schools of Toronto at Jane and Finch. Our mission is to conduct rigorous academic research, benefit children from high-risk neighbourhoods, fortify community music programs and help drive new knowledge and practice to community-based groups.