York U AMPD

Congratulations to Professor Marissa Largo, winner of the 2025-26 AMPD Research Award! Learn more: bit.ly/3PmBTOX #YUResearch

Congratulations to Film Production alumna and current MFA Production student Samiramis Kia (BFA '18), winner of the Best Directing Award at the 2026 Women in Film & Television - Toronto Showcase for her film 'Last Resort'. Learn more: bit.ly/4tJeOnr #YorkUAlumni

Four AMPD faculty members were recognized at York University's 2026 President’s Research Awards for achievements in research, public impact and creative excellence. Learn more: bit.ly/42K6vwH #YUResearch

In an article for HowlRound Theatre Commons, PhD student Mariló Núñez and Prof. Marlis Schweitzer, Chair of the Department of Theatre, Dance & Performance, reflect on key takeaways from a SSHRC symposium held last year at York. Read now: bit.ly/4dbs7br #YUResearch

We are proud to be ranked second in Canada on the Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)’s 2025 list of top design schools! Learn more: bit.ly/4uTFUcN #YorkUAMPD

Visual Arts alumna Nadia Belerique (BFA '05) has been named to the 2026 Sobey Art Award longlist! Learn more: bit.ly/4u8uWQz @YorkUAlumni

A few highlights from this year’s Visual Arts Open House! Students filled our galleries and classrooms with work developed throughout the year, from painting and sculpture to photography, printmaking, installation and more. #YorkUAMPD

Cinema & Media Arts alumnus Clint Enns (MA ’13, PhD ’19) has been named the 2026–27 Artist in Residence at the Jackman Humanities Institute. Learn more: bit.ly/4tnL4MN #YorkUAMPD #YUResearch @YorkUAlumni

Alumnus Mitchell Marcus (BA ’04), VP of Place and Destination Development at Northcrest Developments, recently worked with students through York’s Cross Campus Capstone Classroom (C4). Read more on his work shaping the Downsview Airport lands: bit.ly/46oHdHp #YorkUAMPD

Meet Emily Duckett (BFA ’22), one of York’s 2026 Top 30 Alumni Under 30! “My time at York changed my parameters of what art can be and what I can be.” Learn more about Emily's journey: bit.ly/3QaBbEn #YorkUTop30 #YorkUAMPD @YorkUAlumni

Throughout the year, AMPD students have opportunities to connect with industry professionals. Recent visits included Ellie Koffman (BFA ’20), Head of Wardrobe at Soulpepper Theatre, and Music alumnus Thomas Ryder Payne (BA ’95). #YorkUAMPD

Meet Bhabna  Banerjee (BFA ’20), one of York’s 2026 Top 30 Alumni Under 30! Learn more about Bhabna's journey: bit.ly/3QaBbEn #YorkUTop30 @YorkUAlumni

An AMPD staff member has helped uncover the subject of a rare 18th-century portrait at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), a discovery drawing widespread media attention. Learn more: bit.ly/4vPuiZo #YorkUAMPD

AMPD students and alumni were among this year’s winners at the 2026 Toronto Arts Awards! Read the full story: bit.ly/4tIZpo9 #YorkUAMPD #TorontoArtsAwards @YorkUAlumni

Researchers in AMPD’s Visual Arts PhD program presented work on the connection between art and brain health at the Art and Health Lecture Series, held at Baycrest’s Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health & Wellness. Learn more: bit.ly/421JFQQ #YUResearch

A look inside this year’s Design Grad Exhibition, Radiate! ✨ Hear from Beatrice, a fourth-year Design student, as she shares what Radiate means to the graduating class and reflects on bringing four years of work together in one space. #YorkUAMPD #StudyDesign

York University has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 14th consecutive year. York U has been consistently recognized by national organizations for its proactive environmental initiatives. Learn more: bit.ly/41TXmRR. 🍃 | #GreenEmployers #TopEmployers2026

Inside the Media Arts Spring Showcase! Held in BetaSpace, the showcase featured work from students across all years of the Media Arts program, bringing together a range of projects spanning animation, 3D motion capture, audio, immersive media and more. #YorkUAMPD #MediaArts

Meet Alexander DeSouza (BFA ’18), one of York’s 2026 Top 30 Alumni Under 30! Since AMPD's Film Production program, Alexander has worked as an Assistant Editor on projects with CBC, ABC Disney, Crave and Paramount. Read more: bit.ly/3QaBbEn #YorkUTop30 @YorkUAlumni

AMPD alumni, students and faculty have earned nominations across numerous categories at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards! See the full list of this year’s AMPD nominees: bit.ly/4mEKqJd #YorkUAMPD #CanadianScreenAwards