York University – School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design Recently Updated

York University's School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) is known as a top institution for training and educating artists, performers & designers. Located in the heart of Toronto, Canada our School is dedicated to cultivating artistic excellence and fostering new ideas. AMPD students learn by doing from day one, engaging in career-focused activities with industry-leading professionals.

With over 50 years of proven success, AMPD offers a diverse range of specialized degree programs. From production and screenwriting, to design, digital media, integrative arts and performance-based fields like dance, theatre and music, our programs integrate technology, entrepreneurship and cross-disciplinary collaboration. This approach empowers students to carve their own path toward fulfilling careers in various creative industries.

A vibrant, diverse community of more than 3400 undergraduate and graduate students and 240 full-time and part-time faculty members who share your passion for arts innovation, our School has been the springboard for a generation of outstanding creative talent. Our graduates are working in all areas of the creative economy, making their mark and making a difference — locally, nationally and internationally. 

Our School offers superb facilities, advanced technologies and extensive resources for learning, creation, production and presentation. From state-of-the-art digital labs to dedicated studios for the full spectrum of art media, you’ll find the tools and spaces you need to develop your creative projects.

Flagship presentation facilities include the Tribute Communities Recital Hall with an integrated recording studio, the Gales Gallery, the Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre with its proscenium stage and orchestra pit, and the Price Family Cinema with its 40-ft. screen and cinema-quality digital projection.

Outstanding scholarly resources include the Joan Goldfarb Visual Arts Study Centre, and York University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections including the Sound and Moving Image Library.

Aside from the exceptional facilities and resources available at AMPD, being part of York University gives you access to the rich academic, administrative and social resources of one of Canada’s leading and largest universities including international student services, student housing, academic advising, peer-mentoring, career counselling, sports and recreational services and much more! 

Realize your creative potential with us at York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design.