My undergraduate journey at AMPD introduced me to many inspiring media practices that emphasized collaboration with my classmates, turned colleagues, turned friends. BetaSpace has been an excellent community media-making studio space where I have been able to experiment with emerging media equipment and technologies. This collaborative spirit has stayed with me beyond AMPD and continues […]
My time at AMPD was filled with joy, learning opportunities, wonderful new friendships, and creativity. I had the chance to make films, which is what I truly love and cherish. The support from my teachers and my mentor, who always supported my enduring desire to write and create, meant a great deal to me. AMPD also provided […]
My time at AMPD went beyond learning theory or skills, it gave me meaningful industry connections and experiences. The highly collaborative nature of working with other like-minded film production students was one of my highlights. The professors that I had the opportunity to learn from helped me realize that the path of becoming a director […]
AMPD gave me the foundation to pursue a life as a Visual Artist. It provided not just the technical skills and access to industry tools, equipment, and studios, but the creative community, the mentorship, and the space to truly understand what I love and what I stand for as an artist. Having access to all […]
What I like most about the Integrative Arts program is the flexibility and freedom to explore different aspects of the arts in a contemporary way. I knew I wanted to study the arts, but I didn’t want to choose just one stream. This program lets me take classes across departments like Theatre, Visual Arts and […]
What stands out about my time at York is the relationships. We made many close friends that we continue to work with to this day. It’s important to work with collaborators you trust and who believe in your work, and those relationships can take years to develop. It becomes harder to form those bonds as […]
Most training is foundational for an artist and York was no exception. At York I began to develop both my creative practice as well as my voice as an artist. I'm grateful for the four years of exploration. I also think theatre school is a great training ground for long hours, and a rigid schedule. That […]
In AMPD’s Dance program, you can study anything from kinesiology and production to ballet and more. We also get exposure to dance styles from around the world. One of my most memorable experiences was working backstage on upper-year shows in my first year. Now, as a fourth-year student, I’m on the other side as Assistant […]
I love how the program balances hands-on learning with theory. As much as you’re writing and exploring ideas, you’re also refining technical skills and learning how to work behind the camera as part of a crew. We had opportunities to visit YUMMS at Cinespace Studios and talk to industry professionals and TV writers. It’s a […]
My time at York and the opportunity to experience a plethora of different theatre classes helped to cultivate respect and understanding about all the hard work that occurs behind the scenes. At AMPD, I had classes about costuming, lighting, and carpentry, and each class taught me new skills and gave me a new appreciation for […]