Testimonial VAAH Home Page Archives » School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
Skip to main content Skip to local navigation
Home »

Testimonial VAAH Home Page

Joy Wong

Joy Wong

What I enjoyed about my program were the numerous opportunities to exhibit my work, collaborate with my peers, and do more interdisciplinary work. During my time at AMPD, I'm grateful for all that it gave me—a chance to make the work I want, exhibit it, and develop both my practice and confidence in my work. […]

Karina M

Karina M

AMPD has really helped me grow as both a painter and an artist. I’ve learned so much from professors who are actively working in the field, so they’re up-to-date with what’s happening in the industry. I feel really prepared to create my portfolio and apply for future job opportunities. Karina M Fourth-year student, Visual Arts […]

Brian G

Brian G

I chose the Visual Arts – Studio program at York not only for it’s exceptional studio spaces but for the incorporation of art history into the program. In these Art History classes, I’m allowed to learn historical references and methodologies that I incorporate in my own body of work. With the help of professors, I’m […]

Abraham O

Abraham O

I had a great experience during my time at AMPD and York University. I benefited greatly from the exposure to various texts and readings and the rich exchanges and critical discourse I engaged in with my peers and professors in the MFA program and wider department. Courses like Methods in Practice-Based Research and the Goldfarb […]

Claire Scott

Claire Scott

I got really inspired by the experiences around me. I love that the arts faculty included music, theatre, film and design. You have to take other courses and integrate yourself amongst this whole arts umbrella. Claire Scott (BFA ’16) Artist & Curator

Revill Villanueva

Revill Villanueva

The community that is here in the studios is supportive and they love my work and they always cheer me on. They inspire me - I found my community. Revill Villanueva (BFA ’23) Visual Arts – Studio   

Shannon Garden Smith

Shannon Garden Smith

There’s a really great community of PhD students here at AMPD – it’s important to have those people there to challenge you in the right kinds of ways. Shannon Garden Smith (PhD Student, Visual Arts)