CREATE YOUR FUTUREYork’s Faculty of Fine Arts has been the

springboard for a generation of outstanding

creative talent. Today, our graduates are

working in all areas of the creative economy

and civic society. As artists, theorists,

producers, performers, directors, designers,

critics, curators, arts administrators,

policymakers, educators and in many other

professions, our alumni are making their

mark and making a difference — locally,

nationally and internationally.

CONNECTIONOur professors are practicing artists and researchers with real-worldexperience and a national and international reach. Artists-in-residence,guest lecturers and adjunct faculty offer additional exposure to diversecultures and the professional world.

Internships are a great way to get work experience, explore careeroptions and build relationships with employers in your field of study.Several of our programs support industry placements. Our partnershipswith arts organizations such as Harbourfront Centre and Canadian Stagebring additional opportunities for internships and collaboration.

You can tap into our alumni network through events likeConnect/Reconnect, which brings Fine Arts grads back to campus toshare their success stories and experiences about “life after York”. It’s afun and friendly way to make new contacts and develop your ownprofessional network.

Go global! Take advantage of our international connections and studyabroad for a term or a year. Expanding your horizons helps prepare youto work and thrive in our interconnected world.

FACILITIES & RESOURCESWe offer superb facilities for learning, research, production, rehearsaland presentation. From state-of-the-art digital labs to dedicated studiosfor the full spectrum of fine arts media, you’ll find the tools and spacesyou need to develop your creative projects.

Flagship presentation facilities include the Tribute CommunitiesRecital Hall with integrated recording studio, the Gales Gallery, theSandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre with a proscenium stage andorchestra pit, and the Price Family Cinema equipped with a 40-ft screenand cinema-quality digital projection.

Outstanding scholarly resources include the Joan Goldfarb VisualArts Study Centre and York University Libraries, Archives and SpecialCollections including the Sound and Moving Image Library.

SHOW & TELLLearning by doing is a key component of all our programs, and showingyour work to an external audience is an important part of that. As a FineArts student, you’ll have many exhibition and performanceopportunities, both on campus and downtown. Each year, we present afull season of public events showcasing student creativity.

LOCATION, LOCATIONAt York, you’ll have access to the rich academic, administrative andsocial resources of one of the country’s leading and largestuniversities. And our location in the heart of the Greater Toronto Areaputs you in the middle of the action. Feed your creativity on thedynamic arts scene in York Region and Toronto, Canada’s culturalcapital and the world’s most multicultural city.

seriously connected

SEE EXCELLENCE IN ACTION!

• take a tour • join an info session• catch a performance, exhibition or film screening

For detailed information on our academic programs, how to apply, news and events, visit finearts.yorku.ca

finearts.yorku.ca

this is my time.

2014-2015

Mixed SourcesCert. no. SW-COC-002438

© 1996 FSC

Mixed SourcesCert. no. SW-COC-002438

© 1996 FSC

Faculty of Fine Arts

Office of the Dean

201 Joan & Martin Goldfarb

Centre for Fine Arts

York University

4700 Keele Street

Toronto, Ontario

Canada M3J 1P3

finearts@yorku.ca

416.650.8176

Fine Arts 4U

seriouslycreative

THE FACULTY OF FINE ARTS AT YORK UNIVERSITYis one of North America’s premier educational institutions for the visual, performing and digital arts. We offer in-depth academic studies and hands-on professional training in all the fine arts: dance, design, digital media, film,music, theatre and visual arts/art history. At all levels of study, our students work with leading artists and scholarswho are actively engaged in the world.

The scope and nature of our programs reflect what’s happening “out there”. Today, the arts increasingly intersect.New technologies are blurring boundaries between artistic media and opening the door to new concepts, applicationsand opportunities in the creative industries.

In our globalized society, there’s an increasing demand for creative thinkers and doers who can address contemporaryissues in innovative ways. As a Fine Arts student at York, you’ll be part of this exciting evolution. You’ll discover newways of thinking, new avenues for your creativity, and new paths to your professional life after graduation.

COMMUNITYThe Faculty of Fine Arts is a vibrant community of more than260 full and part-time faculty and 3,450 undergraduate andgraduate students from around the corner and around theworld. They fill our studios and classrooms with talent,energy and a lively spirit of inquiry. In your program,across the Faculty and beyond, you’ll find like-mindedstudents eager to connect and collaborate.

Our professors and staff share your passion for the arts andare committed to nurturing your creative and intellectualgrowth. We provide excellent academic advising and peermentoring to help you succeed in your studies. Get involvedwith the Creative Arts Student Association and join thefriendly crowd in our affiliated college, Winters College, toenrich your university experience.

2023:My work with immersive technologies bridges thedivide between human beings and digital screens.

– Stefania Medryk, Digital Media, Faculty of Fine Arts

yorku.ca/mytimeYork University students are ambitious, engaged and have the academic learning and real-world experience they need to make an impact on the world.

CREATE YOUR FUTUREYork’s Faculty of Fine Arts has been the

springboard for a generation of outstanding

creative talent. Today, our graduates are

working in all areas of the creative economy

and civic society. As artists, theorists,

producers, performers, directors, designers,

critics, curators, arts administrators,

policymakers, educators and in many other

professions, our alumni are making their

mark and making a difference — locally,

nationally and internationally.

CONNECTIONOur professors are practicing artists and researchers with real-worldexperience and a national and international reach. Artists-in-residence,guest lecturers and adjunct faculty offer additional exposure to diversecultures and the professional world.

Internships are a great way to get work experience, explore careeroptions and build relationships with employers in your field of study.Several of our programs support industry placements. Our partnershipswith arts organizations such as Harbourfront Centre and Canadian Stagebring additional opportunities for internships and collaboration.

You can tap into our alumni network through events likeConnect/Reconnect, which brings Fine Arts grads back to campus toshare their success stories and experiences about “life after York”. It’s afun and friendly way to make new contacts and develop your ownprofessional network.

Go global! Take advantage of our international connections and studyabroad for a term or a year. Expanding your horizons helps prepare youto work and thrive in our interconnected world.

FACILITIES & RESOURCESWe offer superb facilities for learning, research, production, rehearsaland presentation. From state-of-the-art digital labs to dedicated studiosfor the full spectrum of fine arts media, you’ll find the tools and spacesyou need to develop your creative projects.

Flagship presentation facilities include the Tribute CommunitiesRecital Hall with integrated recording studio, the Gales Gallery, theSandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre with a proscenium stage andorchestra pit, and the Price Family Cinema equipped with a 40-ft screenand cinema-quality digital projection.

Outstanding scholarly resources include the Joan Goldfarb VisualArts Study Centre and York University Libraries, Archives and SpecialCollections including the Sound and Moving Image Library.

SHOW & TELLLearning by doing is a key component of all our programs, and showingyour work to an external audience is an important part of that. As a FineArts student, you’ll have many exhibition and performanceopportunities, both on campus and downtown. Each year, we present afull season of public events showcasing student creativity.

LOCATION, LOCATIONAt York, you’ll have access to the rich academic, administrative andsocial resources of one of the country’s leading and largestuniversities. And our location in the heart of the Greater Toronto Areaputs you in the middle of the action. Feed your creativity on thedynamic arts scene in York Region and Toronto, Canada’s culturalcapital and the world’s most multicultural city.

seriously connected

SEE EXCELLENCE IN ACTION!

• take a tour • join an info session• catch a performance, exhibition or film screening

For detailed information on our academic programs, how to apply, news and events, visit finearts.yorku.ca

finearts.yorku.ca

this is my time.

2014-2015

Mixed SourcesCert. no. SW-COC-002438

© 1996 FSC

Mixed SourcesCert. no. SW-COC-002438

© 1996 FSC

Faculty of Fine Arts

Office of the Dean

201 Joan & Martin Goldfarb

Centre for Fine Arts

York University

4700 Keele Street

Toronto, Ontario

Canada M3J 1P3

finearts@yorku.ca

416.650.8176

Fine Arts 4U

seriouslycreative

THE FACULTY OF FINE ARTS AT YORK UNIVERSITYis one of North America’s premier educational institutions for the visual, performing and digital arts. We offer in-depth academic studies and hands-on professional training in all the fine arts: dance, design, digital media, film,music, theatre and visual arts/art history. At all levels of study, our students work with leading artists and scholarswho are actively engaged in the world.

The scope and nature of our programs reflect what’s happening “out there”. Today, the arts increasingly intersect.New technologies are blurring boundaries between artistic media and opening the door to new concepts, applicationsand opportunities in the creative industries.

In our globalized society, there’s an increasing demand for creative thinkers and doers who can address contemporaryissues in innovative ways. As a Fine Arts student at York, you’ll be part of this exciting evolution. You’ll discover newways of thinking, new avenues for your creativity, and new paths to your professional life after graduation.

COMMUNITYThe Faculty of Fine Arts is a vibrant community of more than260 full and part-time faculty and 3,450 undergraduate andgraduate students from around the corner and around theworld. They fill our studios and classrooms with talent,energy and a lively spirit of inquiry. In your program,across the Faculty and beyond, you’ll find like-mindedstudents eager to connect and collaborate.

Our professors and staff share your passion for the arts andare committed to nurturing your creative and intellectualgrowth. We provide excellent academic advising and peermentoring to help you succeed in your studies. Get involvedwith the Creative Arts Student Association and join thefriendly crowd in our affiliated college, Winters College, toenrich your university experience.

2023:My work with immersive technologies bridges thedivide between human beings and digital screens.

– Stefania Medryk, Digital Media, Faculty of Fine Arts

yorku.ca/mytimeYork University students are ambitious, engaged and have the academic learning and real-world experience they need to make an impact on the world.

CREATE YOUR FUTUREYork’s Faculty of Fine Arts has been the

springboard for a generation of outstanding

creative talent. Today, our graduates are

working in all areas of the creative economy

and civic society. As artists, theorists,

producers, performers, directors, designers,

critics, curators, arts administrators,

policymakers, educators and in many other

professions, our alumni are making their

mark and making a difference — locally,

nationally and internationally.

CONNECTIONOur professors are practicing artists and researchers with real-worldexperience and a national and international reach. Artists-in-residence,guest lecturers and adjunct faculty offer additional exposure to diversecultures and the professional world.

Internships are a great way to get work experience, explore careeroptions and build relationships with employers in your field of study.Several of our programs support industry placements. Our partnershipswith arts organizations such as Harbourfront Centre and Canadian Stagebring additional opportunities for internships and collaboration.

You can tap into our alumni network through events likeConnect/Reconnect, which brings Fine Arts grads back to campus toshare their success stories and experiences about “life after York”. It’s afun and friendly way to make new contacts and develop your ownprofessional network.

Go global! Take advantage of our international connections and studyabroad for a term or a year. Expanding your horizons helps prepare youto work and thrive in our interconnected world.

FACILITIES & RESOURCESWe offer superb facilities for learning, research, production, rehearsaland presentation. From state-of-the-art digital labs to dedicated studiosfor the full spectrum of fine arts media, you’ll find the tools and spacesyou need to develop your creative projects.

Flagship presentation facilities include the Tribute CommunitiesRecital Hall with integrated recording studio, the Gales Gallery, theSandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre with a proscenium stage andorchestra pit, and the Price Family Cinema equipped with a 40-ft screenand cinema-quality digital projection.

Outstanding scholarly resources include the Joan Goldfarb VisualArts Study Centre and York University Libraries, Archives and SpecialCollections including the Sound and Moving Image Library.

SHOW & TELLLearning by doing is a key component of all our programs, and showingyour work to an external audience is an important part of that. As a FineArts student, you’ll have many exhibition and performanceopportunities, both on campus and downtown. Each year, we present afull season of public events showcasing student creativity.

LOCATION, LOCATIONAt York, you’ll have access to the rich academic, administrative andsocial resources of one of the country’s leading and largestuniversities. And our location in the heart of the Greater Toronto Areaputs you in the middle of the action. Feed your creativity on thedynamic arts scene in York Region and Toronto, Canada’s culturalcapital and the world’s most multicultural city.

seriously connected

SEE EXCELLENCE IN ACTION!

• take a tour • join an info session• catch a performance, exhibition or film screening

For detailed information on our academic programs, how to apply, news and events, visit finearts.yorku.ca

finearts.yorku.ca

this is my time.

2014-2015

Mixed SourcesCert. no. SW-COC-002438

© 1996 FSC

Mixed SourcesCert. no. SW-COC-002438

© 1996 FSC

Faculty of Fine Arts

Office of the Dean

201 Joan & Martin Goldfarb

Centre for Fine Arts

York University

4700 Keele Street

Toronto, Ontario

Canada M3J 1P3

finearts@yorku.ca

416.650.8176

Fine Arts 4U

seriouslycreative

THE FACULTY OF FINE ARTS AT YORK UNIVERSITYis one of North America’s premier educational institutions for the visual, performing and digital arts. We offer in-depth academic studies and hands-on professional training in all the fine arts: dance, design, digital media, film,music, theatre and visual arts/art history. At all levels of study, our students work with leading artists and scholarswho are actively engaged in the world.

The scope and nature of our programs reflect what’s happening “out there”. Today, the arts increasingly intersect.New technologies are blurring boundaries between artistic media and opening the door to new concepts, applicationsand opportunities in the creative industries.

In our globalized society, there’s an increasing demand for creative thinkers and doers who can address contemporaryissues in innovative ways. As a Fine Arts student at York, you’ll be part of this exciting evolution. You’ll discover newways of thinking, new avenues for your creativity, and new paths to your professional life after graduation.

COMMUNITYThe Faculty of Fine Arts is a vibrant community of more than260 full and part-time faculty and 3,450 undergraduate andgraduate students from around the corner and around theworld. They fill our studios and classrooms with talent,energy and a lively spirit of inquiry. In your program,across the Faculty and beyond, you’ll find like-mindedstudents eager to connect and collaborate.

Our professors and staff share your passion for the arts andare committed to nurturing your creative and intellectualgrowth. We provide excellent academic advising and peermentoring to help you succeed in your studies. Get involvedwith the Creative Arts Student Association and join thefriendly crowd in our affiliated college, Winters College, toenrich your university experience.

2023:My work with immersive technologies bridges thedivide between human beings and digital screens.

– Stefania Medryk, Digital Media, Faculty of Fine Arts

yorku.ca/mytimeYork University students are ambitious, engaged and have the academic learning and real-world experience they need to make an impact on the world.

DanceBachelor of Fine Arts in Dance (Studio) — BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Dance (Studies) — BA HonoursJoint degree/diploma with Canada’s National Ballet SchoolJoint degree/certificate with the School of Toronto Dance TheatreMaster of Fine Arts in Dance — MFAMaster of Arts in Dance — MAPhD in Dance Studies

As Canada’s largest and most comprehensive universitydance program, we have a dual focus on developingcritical/creative minds and bodies. Our integratedundergraduate curriculum features courses in contemporaryand modern dance, fundamentals of physical practice,production, and dance history and theory. The BFA studioprogram offers you concentrations in performance/choreography and dance education. The BA program centreson cross-cultural dance studies, with a studio component in acontemporary world dance form. Each year, we spotlightstudent talent in public presentations such as DanceInnovations, York Dances! and the showcase concert of theYork Dance Ensemble.

At the graduate level, our MFA program focuses on studio-based research in contemporary choreography anddance dramaturgy within diverse theatrical dance cultures and contexts. Our MA and PhD programs support advancedscholarly research in dance history, ethnography andeducation.

DesignBachelor of Design — BDes Specialized HonoursMaster of Design — MDes

The York/Sheridan Joint Program in Design (BDes Hons) isrecognized throughout North America and beyond for itsacademic and professional excellence. We offer practicaleducation in visual communication, interactive andinformation design integrated with studies in designhistory and theory, research practice and designmanagement. Drawing on the resources of two leadingdesign schools, our students work in state-of-the-artdigital facilities that mirror the contemporary industrysetting. For upper-year undergrads, a summer internshipwith an established design firm opens doors toprofessional contacts and real-world experience. Theannual year-end design show produced by the graduatingclass features external portfolio reviews and networkingopportunities. The success of our students in regional,national and international competitions each year is aharbinger of their professional success after graduation.

The York MDes program focuses on advanced, practice-based research in the cultural, social, cognitive andtechnological dimensions of communication, informationand interaction design, research methodology, and designhistory, theory and criticism.

MusicBachelor of Fine Arts in Music — BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Music — BA Honours (entry after first year)Master of Arts in Music — MAPhD in Music

York is in the vanguard of music education for ourglobalized world. Our undergraduate program helps youdevelop the knowledge and skills to research, interpret andcreate music in a variety of styles and settings. Courses incomposition and arranging, music media and technology,musicianship and pedagogy are integrated with studies inmusic theory and history. Performance studies options includejazz, folk, improvisation, digital and popular music, a widerange of world music traditions, and contemporary andtraditional western classical music. Small ensemble work,clinics and master classes foster the development of a solidvocal and instrumental technique. Large ensembles such as theYork U Symphony, Jazz and Wind Orchestras and Gospel,Chamber and Jazz Choirs extend your training andperformance opportunities. Our graduate programs supportadvanced studies in research areas such as composition,musicology and ethnomusicology, performance, jazz, andpopular music. Students have access to excellent studiofacilities including more than 40 individual practice rooms,a recital hall, recording studio and extensive research resourcesincluding field collections, scores and recordings. We showcasethe creative work of our students and faculty in more than100 public concerts each season.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre (Performance, Production/Design) – BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Theatre (Studies) — BA HonoursMaster of Fine Arts in Theatre — MFAMaster of Arts in Theatre & Performance Studies — MAPhD in Theatre & Performance Studies

York’s theatre program covers all aspects of “doing theatre”, taught by practicingprofessionals. In our BA program, you’ll find courses in dramatic literature, theatrehistory, theory, playwriting, dramaturgy and devised theatre. Our BFA program (entry insecond year) offers hands-on training in acting and stage design/production. Theatre @York’s annual season of classical and contemporary plays is a public platform for studentcreativity. Students from all levels and areas of study are involved in these productions —backstage, onstage and front-of-house. Facilities and resources to support your workinclude specialized workshops, design and rehearsal studios, a black box performancestudio and proscenium theatre. We’re currently the home of the editorial offices of thejournals Canadian Theatre Review and Theatre Research in Canada.

Our MFA program for advanced theatre artists offers intensive conservatory training inacting, directing and design for performing arts. The graduate programs in Theatre &Performance Studies focus on research in theatre, performance and cultural politics.Our location in Toronto, one of the English-speaking world’s leading theatre centres,enriches the experience for our students.

FilmBachelor of Fine Arts in Film (Production) — BFA HonoursBachelor of Fine Arts in Film (Screenwriting) — BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Film (Cinema and Media Studies) — BA HonoursMaster of Fine Arts in Film (Production, Screenwriting) — MFAMaster of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies — MAPhD in Cinema and Media Studies

York’s Department of Film is a leading centre forprofessional education in the field. Our BFA programsoffer you intensive, hands-on training in filmproduction — directing, producing, cinematography,editing, sound design — and screenwriting for fiction,documentary and alternative projects. Our BA programfocuses on film history, theory and criticism, includingstudies in Canadian, international, documentary andalternative cinema. Our graduate programs supportadvanced studies that leverage the synergies betweencreative and scholarly research in all these areas, aswell as augmented reality and 3D stereoscopy.Students at all levels have access to premierproduction, post-production, screening and researchfacilities and technical support. Our internship programfor upper-year undergrads gives you the opportunityto gain work experience and a foothold in the industryprior to graduation. Annual season highlights includethe year-end Finish Line screenings, talks by industryleaders, and our externally juried showcase, CineSiege.Productions by York film students regularly go on toscreenings and awards at festivals around the world.

ALUMNI

• Cirque du Soleil choreographer Debra Brown

• Megan Andrews, executive director & publisher, The Dance Current

• Christopher House, artistic director of Toronto Dance Theatre

• dancer and choreographer Jesse Dell, co-founder of JD Dance

• Amy Bowring, director of research, Dance Collection Danse

• dance educator Carmelina Martin, co-founder of the Pulse OntarioYouth Dance Conference

• Sky Fairchild-Waller, dancer, choreographer and artistic associate forperforming arts at Harbourfront Centre

• arts policy specialist, writer and dance artist Shannon Litzenberger

• Lata Pada, artistic director, Sampradaya Dance Creations

Digital Media Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media — BA Specialized Honours

Are you intrigued by the potential of new andemerging technologies, the convergence of art andscience, the opportunities and impacts of globaldigital culture? Drawing on the strengths of theFaculty of Fine Arts and Lassonde School ofEngineering, our Digital Media program fosters thecreative, technical and analytical skills thisburgeoning field demands.

The focus is on code and programming as tools forcreative expression. As a Digital Media student, youtake hands-on courses in digital art-making alongsidemath, computer science, natural science andcommunications. Through studio and lab work,complemented by studies in analytic and criticalmethodologies, you learn how to use programming tocreate experiences that integrate digital media inmyriad forms: mobile apps, games, 3D and immersiveenvironments, data visualization, sound and videoprocessing, human-computer interaction, interactiveperformance, and more. Program highlights includethe opportunity for a paid internship position afterthird year, Maker Days, our annual digital mediashowcase, and our exceptionally active studentassociation.

Faculty of Fine Artsprogramsof study

ALUMNI

• producers Bill Bannerman (The Twilight Saga) and Robert Cooper (Stargate)

• casting director Jenny Lewis (Grown Up Movie Star, Little Mosque on the Prairie)

• filmmakers Sean Garrity (Blood Pressure, My Awkward Sexual Adventure) andNicolás Pereda (Summer of Goliath)

• cinematographers Paul Sarossy (The Borgias) and Iris Ng (Stories We Tell)

• Christina Kubacki, manager, International Sales Acquisitions, Entertainment One

• Agata Smoluch Del Sorbo, Canadian feature film programmer for TIFF

• Laura Notarianni, director of scripted programming, Temple Street Productions

• Rudy Buttignol, president & CEO, Knowledge Network (BC) and president, BBC Kids

ALUMNI

• Edeline Bernal, motion graphics designer, CTV

• Sharis Shahmiryan, multi-disciplinary designer, The Toronto Star

• Payam Rajabi, product designer at Coursera

• Tracy Ma, assistant creative director, Bloomberg Businessweek

• Marek Okon, motion graphics and print designer, Wieden+Kennedy, Tokyo

• Katherine Monteith, senior consultant with Interbrand

• Elaine Fok, art director, Alchemy Asia, Hong Kong

ALUMNI

• Dan Kanter, guitarist and musical director for Justin Bieber

• Andrew Craig, host and associate producer of CBC Radio’s “Canada Live”

• Autorickshaw bandleader, vocalist, pianist and percussionist Suba Sankaran

• David Quilico, vice president, Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada

• lyric coloratura soprano Vania Chan

• film and television composer Robert Duncan (Castle, Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

• jazz saxophonist Mike Murley

• singer/songwriter Matt Dusk

ALUMNI

• actors Rachel McAdams, Deborah Hay, Patrick Galligan, Kristen Hager, Zoie Palmer

• Jillian Keiley, artistic director — English Theatre, National Arts Centre

• Wendy Greenwood, lighting coordinator, Canadian Opera Company

• playwrights Ins Choi (Kim’s Convenience) and Anusree Roy (Brothel #9)

• director Weyni Mengesha (Small Room at the Top of the Stairs, Raisin in the Sun, ‘daKink in my Hair)

• TV writers/producers James Hurst and Shelley Scarrow (Being Erica, Degrassi: TheNext Generation)

• set and costume designers Dana Osborne and Gillian Gallow

• Richard Rose, artistic director, Tarragon Theatre

Fogscreen in the Augmented Reality Lab

Visual Art & Art History Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts (Studio Art) — BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Visual Arts (Art History) — BA HonoursMaster of Fine Arts in Visual Arts — MFAMaster of Arts in Art History — MA (optional Diploma in Curatorial Studies) PhD in Visual ArtsPhD in Art History and Visual Culture

Our studio art and art history programs offer you the opportunity to create and studyart works across a wide range of traditional and contemporary media. In our BFAprogram, you’ll receive hands-on professional training from leading artists, withexceptional resources and technical support. You’ll have access to cutting-edgestudio facilities for drawing, print media, time-based art, photography, painting andsculpture. Our BA program explores the relationships between visual art and itssocial and cultural contexts, with a special focus on historical and contemporaryCanadian art, western art and architecture, Asian art, indigenous art of the Americasand curatorial studies. Scholarly resources include an outstanding study collection ofcontemporary art, public talks by visiting artists and theorists, and the nationallyrenowned Art Gallery of York University. Presentation opportunities include ourannual Visual Arts Open House and weekly exhibitions showcasing student work.

Our MFA and PhD programs in visual arts focus on practice-based research integratingstudiowork with related studies in theory and criticism. Our graduate programs in ArtHistory and Visual Culture support advanced research in art and architectural history,curatorial and museological studies, critical theory and writing, with an emphasis onCanada’s visual heritage.

ALUMNI

• artists Derek Sullivan, Kim Dorland, Lyla Rye, Brendan Fernandes, Diane Borsato, Ed Pien,Jaime Angelopoulos, Scott Waters, James Lahey, Neil Harrison

• Georgiana Uhlyarik, assistant curator of Canadian art, Art Gallery of Ontario

• photojournalist Larry Towell

• Catherine Crowston, executive director & chief curator,Art Gallery of Alberta

• Suzanne Dimma, editor-in-chief, Canadian House & Home

• Liz Ingram, distinguished professor, Department of Art & Design, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

ALUMNI WORKING IN DIGITAL MEDIA

• Francesca Accinelli, director, English Market, Canadian Media Fund ProgramAdministrator, Telefilm Canada

• Hael Kobayashi, executive director, Creative Industries Innovation Centre,University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

• Joshua Freeman, user interface developer, CBC/Radio-Canada

• Ian Kelso, founding CEO of Canadian Interactive Alliance

• Thomas J. Bradley, professor of Mobile Application Design and Development,School of Media & Design, Algonquin College

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DanceBachelor of Fine Arts in Dance (Studio) — BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Dance (Studies) — BA HonoursJoint degree/diploma with Canada’s National Ballet SchoolJoint degree/certificate with the School of Toronto Dance TheatreMaster of Fine Arts in Dance — MFAMaster of Arts in Dance — MAPhD in Dance Studies

As Canada’s largest and most comprehensive universitydance program, we have a dual focus on developingcritical/creative minds and bodies. Our integratedundergraduate curriculum features courses in contemporaryand modern dance, fundamentals of physical practice,production, and dance history and theory. The BFA studioprogram offers you concentrations in performance/choreography and dance education. The BA program centreson cross-cultural dance studies, with a studio component in acontemporary world dance form. Each year, we spotlightstudent talent in public presentations such as DanceInnovations, York Dances! and the showcase concert of theYork Dance Ensemble.

At the graduate level, our MFA program focuses on studio-based research in contemporary choreography anddance dramaturgy within diverse theatrical dance cultures and contexts. Our MA and PhD programs support advancedscholarly research in dance history, ethnography andeducation.

DesignBachelor of Design — BDes Specialized HonoursMaster of Design — MDes

The York/Sheridan Joint Program in Design (BDes Hons) isrecognized throughout North America and beyond for itsacademic and professional excellence. We offer practicaleducation in visual communication, interactive andinformation design integrated with studies in designhistory and theory, research practice and designmanagement. Drawing on the resources of two leadingdesign schools, our students work in state-of-the-artdigital facilities that mirror the contemporary industrysetting. For upper-year undergrads, a summer internshipwith an established design firm opens doors toprofessional contacts and real-world experience. Theannual year-end design show produced by the graduatingclass features external portfolio reviews and networkingopportunities. The success of our students in regional,national and international competitions each year is aharbinger of their professional success after graduation.

The York MDes program focuses on advanced, practice-based research in the cultural, social, cognitive andtechnological dimensions of communication, informationand interaction design, research methodology, and designhistory, theory and criticism.

MusicBachelor of Fine Arts in Music — BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Music — BA Honours (entry after first year)Master of Arts in Music — MAPhD in Music

York is in the vanguard of music education for ourglobalized world. Our undergraduate program helps youdevelop the knowledge and skills to research, interpret andcreate music in a variety of styles and settings. Courses incomposition and arranging, music media and technology,musicianship and pedagogy are integrated with studies inmusic theory and history. Performance studies options includejazz, folk, improvisation, digital and popular music, a widerange of world music traditions, and contemporary andtraditional western classical music. Small ensemble work,clinics and master classes foster the development of a solidvocal and instrumental technique. Large ensembles such as theYork U Symphony, Jazz and Wind Orchestras and Gospel,Chamber and Jazz Choirs extend your training andperformance opportunities. Our graduate programs supportadvanced studies in research areas such as composition,musicology and ethnomusicology, performance, jazz, andpopular music. Students have access to excellent studiofacilities including more than 40 individual practice rooms,a recital hall, recording studio and extensive research resourcesincluding field collections, scores and recordings. We showcasethe creative work of our students and faculty in more than100 public concerts each season.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre (Performance, Production/Design) – BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Theatre (Studies) — BA HonoursMaster of Fine Arts in Theatre — MFAMaster of Arts in Theatre & Performance Studies — MAPhD in Theatre & Performance Studies

York’s theatre program covers all aspects of “doing theatre”, taught by practicingprofessionals. In our BA program, you’ll find courses in dramatic literature, theatrehistory, theory, playwriting, dramaturgy and devised theatre. Our BFA program (entry insecond year) offers hands-on training in acting and stage design/production. Theatre @York’s annual season of classical and contemporary plays is a public platform for studentcreativity. Students from all levels and areas of study are involved in these productions —backstage, onstage and front-of-house. Facilities and resources to support your workinclude specialized workshops, design and rehearsal studios, a black box performancestudio and proscenium theatre. We’re currently the home of the editorial offices of thejournals Canadian Theatre Review and Theatre Research in Canada.

Our MFA program for advanced theatre artists offers intensive conservatory training inacting, directing and design for performing arts. The graduate programs in Theatre &Performance Studies focus on research in theatre, performance and cultural politics.Our location in Toronto, one of the English-speaking world’s leading theatre centres,enriches the experience for our students.

FilmBachelor of Fine Arts in Film (Production) — BFA HonoursBachelor of Fine Arts in Film (Screenwriting) — BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Film (Cinema and Media Studies) — BA HonoursMaster of Fine Arts in Film (Production, Screenwriting) — MFAMaster of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies — MAPhD in Cinema and Media Studies

York’s Department of Film is a leading centre forprofessional education in the field. Our BFA programsoffer you intensive, hands-on training in filmproduction — directing, producing, cinematography,editing, sound design — and screenwriting for fiction,documentary and alternative projects. Our BA programfocuses on film history, theory and criticism, includingstudies in Canadian, international, documentary andalternative cinema. Our graduate programs supportadvanced studies that leverage the synergies betweencreative and scholarly research in all these areas, aswell as augmented reality and 3D stereoscopy.Students at all levels have access to premierproduction, post-production, screening and researchfacilities and technical support. Our internship programfor upper-year undergrads gives you the opportunityto gain work experience and a foothold in the industryprior to graduation. Annual season highlights includethe year-end Finish Line screenings, talks by industryleaders, and our externally juried showcase, CineSiege.Productions by York film students regularly go on toscreenings and awards at festivals around the world.

ALUMNI

• Cirque du Soleil choreographer Debra Brown

• Megan Andrews, executive director & publisher, The Dance Current

• Christopher House, artistic director of Toronto Dance Theatre

• dancer and choreographer Jesse Dell, co-founder of JD Dance

• Amy Bowring, director of research, Dance Collection Danse

• dance educator Carmelina Martin, co-founder of the Pulse OntarioYouth Dance Conference

• Sky Fairchild-Waller, dancer, choreographer and artistic associate forperforming arts at Harbourfront Centre

• arts policy specialist, writer and dance artist Shannon Litzenberger

• Lata Pada, artistic director, Sampradaya Dance Creations

Digital Media Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media — BA Specialized Honours

Are you intrigued by the potential of new andemerging technologies, the convergence of art andscience, the opportunities and impacts of globaldigital culture? Drawing on the strengths of theFaculty of Fine Arts and Lassonde School ofEngineering, our Digital Media program fosters thecreative, technical and analytical skills thisburgeoning field demands.

The focus is on code and programming as tools forcreative expression. As a Digital Media student, youtake hands-on courses in digital art-making alongsidemath, computer science, natural science andcommunications. Through studio and lab work,complemented by studies in analytic and criticalmethodologies, you learn how to use programming tocreate experiences that integrate digital media inmyriad forms: mobile apps, games, 3D and immersiveenvironments, data visualization, sound and videoprocessing, human-computer interaction, interactiveperformance, and more. Program highlights includethe opportunity for a paid internship position afterthird year, Maker Days, our annual digital mediashowcase, and our exceptionally active studentassociation.

Faculty of Fine Artsprogramsof study

ALUMNI

• producers Bill Bannerman (The Twilight Saga) and Robert Cooper (Stargate)

• casting director Jenny Lewis (Grown Up Movie Star, Little Mosque on the Prairie)

• filmmakers Sean Garrity (Blood Pressure, My Awkward Sexual Adventure) andNicolás Pereda (Summer of Goliath)

• cinematographers Paul Sarossy (The Borgias) and Iris Ng (Stories We Tell)

• Christina Kubacki, manager, International Sales Acquisitions, Entertainment One

• Agata Smoluch Del Sorbo, Canadian feature film programmer for TIFF

• Laura Notarianni, director of scripted programming, Temple Street Productions

• Rudy Buttignol, president & CEO, Knowledge Network (BC) and president, BBC Kids

ALUMNI

• Edeline Bernal, motion graphics designer, CTV

• Sharis Shahmiryan, multi-disciplinary designer, The Toronto Star

• Payam Rajabi, product designer at Coursera

• Tracy Ma, assistant creative director, Bloomberg Businessweek

• Marek Okon, motion graphics and print designer, Wieden+Kennedy, Tokyo

• Katherine Monteith, senior consultant with Interbrand

• Elaine Fok, art director, Alchemy Asia, Hong Kong

ALUMNI

• Dan Kanter, guitarist and musical director for Justin Bieber

• Andrew Craig, host and associate producer of CBC Radio’s “Canada Live”

• Autorickshaw bandleader, vocalist, pianist and percussionist Suba Sankaran

• David Quilico, vice president, Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada

• lyric coloratura soprano Vania Chan

• film and television composer Robert Duncan (Castle, Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

• jazz saxophonist Mike Murley

• singer/songwriter Matt Dusk

ALUMNI

• actors Rachel McAdams, Deborah Hay, Patrick Galligan, Kristen Hager, Zoie Palmer

• Jillian Keiley, artistic director — English Theatre, National Arts Centre

• Wendy Greenwood, lighting coordinator, Canadian Opera Company

• playwrights Ins Choi (Kim’s Convenience) and Anusree Roy (Brothel #9)

• director Weyni Mengesha (Small Room at the Top of the Stairs, Raisin in the Sun, ‘daKink in my Hair)

• TV writers/producers James Hurst and Shelley Scarrow (Being Erica, Degrassi: TheNext Generation)

• set and costume designers Dana Osborne and Gillian Gallow

• Richard Rose, artistic director, Tarragon Theatre

Fogscreen in the Augmented Reality Lab

Visual Art & Art History Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts (Studio Art) — BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Visual Arts (Art History) — BA HonoursMaster of Fine Arts in Visual Arts — MFAMaster of Arts in Art History — MA (optional Diploma in Curatorial Studies) PhD in Visual ArtsPhD in Art History and Visual Culture

Our studio art and art history programs offer you the opportunity to create and studyart works across a wide range of traditional and contemporary media. In our BFAprogram, you’ll receive hands-on professional training from leading artists, withexceptional resources and technical support. You’ll have access to cutting-edgestudio facilities for drawing, print media, time-based art, photography, painting andsculpture. Our BA program explores the relationships between visual art and itssocial and cultural contexts, with a special focus on historical and contemporaryCanadian art, western art and architecture, Asian art, indigenous art of the Americasand curatorial studies. Scholarly resources include an outstanding study collection ofcontemporary art, public talks by visiting artists and theorists, and the nationallyrenowned Art Gallery of York University. Presentation opportunities include ourannual Visual Arts Open House and weekly exhibitions showcasing student work.

Our MFA and PhD programs in visual arts focus on practice-based research integratingstudiowork with related studies in theory and criticism. Our graduate programs in ArtHistory and Visual Culture support advanced research in art and architectural history,curatorial and museological studies, critical theory and writing, with an emphasis onCanada’s visual heritage.

ALUMNI

• artists Derek Sullivan, Kim Dorland, Lyla Rye, Brendan Fernandes, Diane Borsato, Ed Pien,Jaime Angelopoulos, Scott Waters, James Lahey, Neil Harrison

• Georgiana Uhlyarik, assistant curator of Canadian art, Art Gallery of Ontario

• photojournalist Larry Towell

• Catherine Crowston, executive director & chief curator,Art Gallery of Alberta

• Suzanne Dimma, editor-in-chief, Canadian House & Home

• Liz Ingram, distinguished professor, Department of Art & Design, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

ALUMNI WORKING IN DIGITAL MEDIA

• Francesca Accinelli, director, English Market, Canadian Media Fund ProgramAdministrator, Telefilm Canada

• Hael Kobayashi, executive director, Creative Industries Innovation Centre,University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

• Joshua Freeman, user interface developer, CBC/Radio-Canada

• Ian Kelso, founding CEO of Canadian Interactive Alliance

• Thomas J. Bradley, professor of Mobile Application Design and Development,School of Media & Design, Algonquin College

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DanceBachelor of Fine Arts in Dance (Studio) — BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Dance (Studies) — BA HonoursJoint degree/diploma with Canada’s National Ballet SchoolJoint degree/certificate with the School of Toronto Dance TheatreMaster of Fine Arts in Dance — MFAMaster of Arts in Dance — MAPhD in Dance Studies

As Canada’s largest and most comprehensive universitydance program, we have a dual focus on developingcritical/creative minds and bodies. Our integratedundergraduate curriculum features courses in contemporaryand modern dance, fundamentals of physical practice,production, and dance history and theory. The BFA studioprogram offers you concentrations in performance/choreography and dance education. The BA program centreson cross-cultural dance studies, with a studio component in acontemporary world dance form. Each year, we spotlightstudent talent in public presentations such as DanceInnovations, York Dances! and the showcase concert of theYork Dance Ensemble.

At the graduate level, our MFA program focuses on studio-based research in contemporary choreography anddance dramaturgy within diverse theatrical dance cultures and contexts. Our MA and PhD programs support advancedscholarly research in dance history, ethnography andeducation.

DesignBachelor of Design — BDes Specialized HonoursMaster of Design — MDes

The York/Sheridan Joint Program in Design (BDes Hons) isrecognized throughout North America and beyond for itsacademic and professional excellence. We offer practicaleducation in visual communication, interactive andinformation design integrated with studies in designhistory and theory, research practice and designmanagement. Drawing on the resources of two leadingdesign schools, our students work in state-of-the-artdigital facilities that mirror the contemporary industrysetting. For upper-year undergrads, a summer internshipwith an established design firm opens doors toprofessional contacts and real-world experience. Theannual year-end design show produced by the graduatingclass features external portfolio reviews and networkingopportunities. The success of our students in regional,national and international competitions each year is aharbinger of their professional success after graduation.

The York MDes program focuses on advanced, practice-based research in the cultural, social, cognitive andtechnological dimensions of communication, informationand interaction design, research methodology, and designhistory, theory and criticism.

MusicBachelor of Fine Arts in Music — BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Music — BA Honours (entry after first year)Master of Arts in Music — MAPhD in Music

York is in the vanguard of music education for ourglobalized world. Our undergraduate program helps youdevelop the knowledge and skills to research, interpret andcreate music in a variety of styles and settings. Courses incomposition and arranging, music media and technology,musicianship and pedagogy are integrated with studies inmusic theory and history. Performance studies options includejazz, folk, improvisation, digital and popular music, a widerange of world music traditions, and contemporary andtraditional western classical music. Small ensemble work,clinics and master classes foster the development of a solidvocal and instrumental technique. Large ensembles such as theYork U Symphony, Jazz and Wind Orchestras and Gospel,Chamber and Jazz Choirs extend your training andperformance opportunities. Our graduate programs supportadvanced studies in research areas such as composition,musicology and ethnomusicology, performance, jazz, andpopular music. Students have access to excellent studiofacilities including more than 40 individual practice rooms,a recital hall, recording studio and extensive research resourcesincluding field collections, scores and recordings. We showcasethe creative work of our students and faculty in more than100 public concerts each season.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre (Performance, Production/Design) – BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Theatre (Studies) — BA HonoursMaster of Fine Arts in Theatre — MFAMaster of Arts in Theatre & Performance Studies — MAPhD in Theatre & Performance Studies

York’s theatre program covers all aspects of “doing theatre”, taught by practicingprofessionals. In our BA program, you’ll find courses in dramatic literature, theatrehistory, theory, playwriting, dramaturgy and devised theatre. Our BFA program (entry insecond year) offers hands-on training in acting and stage design/production. Theatre @York’s annual season of classical and contemporary plays is a public platform for studentcreativity. Students from all levels and areas of study are involved in these productions —backstage, onstage and front-of-house. Facilities and resources to support your workinclude specialized workshops, design and rehearsal studios, a black box performancestudio and proscenium theatre. We’re currently the home of the editorial offices of thejournals Canadian Theatre Review and Theatre Research in Canada.

Our MFA program for advanced theatre artists offers intensive conservatory training inacting, directing and design for performing arts. The graduate programs in Theatre &Performance Studies focus on research in theatre, performance and cultural politics.Our location in Toronto, one of the English-speaking world’s leading theatre centres,enriches the experience for our students.

FilmBachelor of Fine Arts in Film (Production) — BFA HonoursBachelor of Fine Arts in Film (Screenwriting) — BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Film (Cinema and Media Studies) — BA HonoursMaster of Fine Arts in Film (Production, Screenwriting) — MFAMaster of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies — MAPhD in Cinema and Media Studies

York’s Department of Film is a leading centre forprofessional education in the field. Our BFA programsoffer you intensive, hands-on training in filmproduction — directing, producing, cinematography,editing, sound design — and screenwriting for fiction,documentary and alternative projects. Our BA programfocuses on film history, theory and criticism, includingstudies in Canadian, international, documentary andalternative cinema. Our graduate programs supportadvanced studies that leverage the synergies betweencreative and scholarly research in all these areas, aswell as augmented reality and 3D stereoscopy.Students at all levels have access to premierproduction, post-production, screening and researchfacilities and technical support. Our internship programfor upper-year undergrads gives you the opportunityto gain work experience and a foothold in the industryprior to graduation. Annual season highlights includethe year-end Finish Line screenings, talks by industryleaders, and our externally juried showcase, CineSiege.Productions by York film students regularly go on toscreenings and awards at festivals around the world.

ALUMNI

• Cirque du Soleil choreographer Debra Brown

• Megan Andrews, executive director & publisher, The Dance Current

• Christopher House, artistic director of Toronto Dance Theatre

• dancer and choreographer Jesse Dell, co-founder of JD Dance

• Amy Bowring, director of research, Dance Collection Danse

• dance educator Carmelina Martin, co-founder of the Pulse OntarioYouth Dance Conference

• Sky Fairchild-Waller, dancer, choreographer and artistic associate forperforming arts at Harbourfront Centre

• arts policy specialist, writer and dance artist Shannon Litzenberger

• Lata Pada, artistic director, Sampradaya Dance Creations

Digital Media Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media — BA Specialized Honours

Are you intrigued by the potential of new andemerging technologies, the convergence of art andscience, the opportunities and impacts of globaldigital culture? Drawing on the strengths of theFaculty of Fine Arts and Lassonde School ofEngineering, our Digital Media program fosters thecreative, technical and analytical skills thisburgeoning field demands.

The focus is on code and programming as tools forcreative expression. As a Digital Media student, youtake hands-on courses in digital art-making alongsidemath, computer science, natural science andcommunications. Through studio and lab work,complemented by studies in analytic and criticalmethodologies, you learn how to use programming tocreate experiences that integrate digital media inmyriad forms: mobile apps, games, 3D and immersiveenvironments, data visualization, sound and videoprocessing, human-computer interaction, interactiveperformance, and more. Program highlights includethe opportunity for a paid internship position afterthird year, Maker Days, our annual digital mediashowcase, and our exceptionally active studentassociation.

Faculty of Fine Artsprogramsof study

ALUMNI

• producers Bill Bannerman (The Twilight Saga) and Robert Cooper (Stargate)

• casting director Jenny Lewis (Grown Up Movie Star, Little Mosque on the Prairie)

• filmmakers Sean Garrity (Blood Pressure, My Awkward Sexual Adventure) andNicolás Pereda (Summer of Goliath)

• cinematographers Paul Sarossy (The Borgias) and Iris Ng (Stories We Tell)

• Christina Kubacki, manager, International Sales Acquisitions, Entertainment One

• Agata Smoluch Del Sorbo, Canadian feature film programmer for TIFF

• Laura Notarianni, director of scripted programming, Temple Street Productions

• Rudy Buttignol, president & CEO, Knowledge Network (BC) and president, BBC Kids

ALUMNI

• Edeline Bernal, motion graphics designer, CTV

• Sharis Shahmiryan, multi-disciplinary designer, The Toronto Star

• Payam Rajabi, product designer at Coursera

• Tracy Ma, assistant creative director, Bloomberg Businessweek

• Marek Okon, motion graphics and print designer, Wieden+Kennedy, Tokyo

• Katherine Monteith, senior consultant with Interbrand

• Elaine Fok, art director, Alchemy Asia, Hong Kong

ALUMNI

• Dan Kanter, guitarist and musical director for Justin Bieber

• Andrew Craig, host and associate producer of CBC Radio’s “Canada Live”

• Autorickshaw bandleader, vocalist, pianist and percussionist Suba Sankaran

• David Quilico, vice president, Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada

• lyric coloratura soprano Vania Chan

• film and television composer Robert Duncan (Castle, Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

• jazz saxophonist Mike Murley

• singer/songwriter Matt Dusk

ALUMNI

• actors Rachel McAdams, Deborah Hay, Patrick Galligan, Kristen Hager, Zoie Palmer

• Jillian Keiley, artistic director — English Theatre, National Arts Centre

• Wendy Greenwood, lighting coordinator, Canadian Opera Company

• playwrights Ins Choi (Kim’s Convenience) and Anusree Roy (Brothel #9)

• director Weyni Mengesha (Small Room at the Top of the Stairs, Raisin in the Sun, ‘daKink in my Hair)

• TV writers/producers James Hurst and Shelley Scarrow (Being Erica, Degrassi: TheNext Generation)

• set and costume designers Dana Osborne and Gillian Gallow

• Richard Rose, artistic director, Tarragon Theatre

Fogscreen in the Augmented Reality Lab

Visual Art & Art History Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts (Studio Art) — BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Visual Arts (Art History) — BA HonoursMaster of Fine Arts in Visual Arts — MFAMaster of Arts in Art History — MA (optional Diploma in Curatorial Studies) PhD in Visual ArtsPhD in Art History and Visual Culture

Our studio art and art history programs offer you the opportunity to create and studyart works across a wide range of traditional and contemporary media. In our BFAprogram, you’ll receive hands-on professional training from leading artists, withexceptional resources and technical support. You’ll have access to cutting-edgestudio facilities for drawing, print media, time-based art, photography, painting andsculpture. Our BA program explores the relationships between visual art and itssocial and cultural contexts, with a special focus on historical and contemporaryCanadian art, western art and architecture, Asian art, indigenous art of the Americasand curatorial studies. Scholarly resources include an outstanding study collection ofcontemporary art, public talks by visiting artists and theorists, and the nationallyrenowned Art Gallery of York University. Presentation opportunities include ourannual Visual Arts Open House and weekly exhibitions showcasing student work.

Our MFA and PhD programs in visual arts focus on practice-based research integratingstudiowork with related studies in theory and criticism. Our graduate programs in ArtHistory and Visual Culture support advanced research in art and architectural history,curatorial and museological studies, critical theory and writing, with an emphasis onCanada’s visual heritage.

ALUMNI

• artists Derek Sullivan, Kim Dorland, Lyla Rye, Brendan Fernandes, Diane Borsato, Ed Pien,Jaime Angelopoulos, Scott Waters, James Lahey, Neil Harrison

• Georgiana Uhlyarik, assistant curator of Canadian art, Art Gallery of Ontario

• photojournalist Larry Towell

• Catherine Crowston, executive director & chief curator,Art Gallery of Alberta

• Suzanne Dimma, editor-in-chief, Canadian House & Home

• Liz Ingram, distinguished professor, Department of Art & Design, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

ALUMNI WORKING IN DIGITAL MEDIA

• Francesca Accinelli, director, English Market, Canadian Media Fund ProgramAdministrator, Telefilm Canada

• Hael Kobayashi, executive director, Creative Industries Innovation Centre,University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

• Joshua Freeman, user interface developer, CBC/Radio-Canada

• Ian Kelso, founding CEO of Canadian Interactive Alliance

• Thomas J. Bradley, professor of Mobile Application Design and Development,School of Media & Design, Algonquin College

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DanceBachelor of Fine Arts in Dance (Studio) — BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Dance (Studies) — BA HonoursJoint degree/diploma with Canada’s National Ballet SchoolJoint degree/certificate with the School of Toronto Dance TheatreMaster of Fine Arts in Dance — MFAMaster of Arts in Dance — MAPhD in Dance Studies

As Canada’s largest and most comprehensive universitydance program, we have a dual focus on developingcritical/creative minds and bodies. Our integratedundergraduate curriculum features courses in contemporaryand modern dance, fundamentals of physical practice,production, and dance history and theory. The BFA studioprogram offers you concentrations in performance/choreography and dance education. The BA program centreson cross-cultural dance studies, with a studio component in acontemporary world dance form. Each year, we spotlightstudent talent in public presentations such as DanceInnovations, York Dances! and the showcase concert of theYork Dance Ensemble.

At the graduate level, our MFA program focuses on studio-based research in contemporary choreography anddance dramaturgy within diverse theatrical dance cultures and contexts. Our MA and PhD programs support advancedscholarly research in dance history, ethnography andeducation.

DesignBachelor of Design — BDes Specialized HonoursMaster of Design — MDes

The York/Sheridan Joint Program in Design (BDes Hons) isrecognized throughout North America and beyond for itsacademic and professional excellence. We offer practicaleducation in visual communication, interactive andinformation design integrated with studies in designhistory and theory, research practice and designmanagement. Drawing on the resources of two leadingdesign schools, our students work in state-of-the-artdigital facilities that mirror the contemporary industrysetting. For upper-year undergrads, a summer internshipwith an established design firm opens doors toprofessional contacts and real-world experience. Theannual year-end design show produced by the graduatingclass features external portfolio reviews and networkingopportunities. The success of our students in regional,national and international competitions each year is aharbinger of their professional success after graduation.

The York MDes program focuses on advanced, practice-based research in the cultural, social, cognitive andtechnological dimensions of communication, informationand interaction design, research methodology, and designhistory, theory and criticism.

MusicBachelor of Fine Arts in Music — BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Music — BA Honours (entry after first year)Master of Arts in Music — MAPhD in Music

York is in the vanguard of music education for ourglobalized world. Our undergraduate program helps youdevelop the knowledge and skills to research, interpret andcreate music in a variety of styles and settings. Courses incomposition and arranging, music media and technology,musicianship and pedagogy are integrated with studies inmusic theory and history. Performance studies options includejazz, folk, improvisation, digital and popular music, a widerange of world music traditions, and contemporary andtraditional western classical music. Small ensemble work,clinics and master classes foster the development of a solidvocal and instrumental technique. Large ensembles such as theYork U Symphony, Jazz and Wind Orchestras and Gospel,Chamber and Jazz Choirs extend your training andperformance opportunities. Our graduate programs supportadvanced studies in research areas such as composition,musicology and ethnomusicology, performance, jazz, andpopular music. Students have access to excellent studiofacilities including more than 40 individual practice rooms,a recital hall, recording studio and extensive research resourcesincluding field collections, scores and recordings. We showcasethe creative work of our students and faculty in more than100 public concerts each season.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre (Performance, Production/Design) – BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Theatre (Studies) — BA HonoursMaster of Fine Arts in Theatre — MFAMaster of Arts in Theatre & Performance Studies — MAPhD in Theatre & Performance Studies

York’s theatre program covers all aspects of “doing theatre”, taught by practicingprofessionals. In our BA program, you’ll find courses in dramatic literature, theatrehistory, theory, playwriting, dramaturgy and devised theatre. Our BFA program (entry insecond year) offers hands-on training in acting and stage design/production. Theatre @York’s annual season of classical and contemporary plays is a public platform for studentcreativity. Students from all levels and areas of study are involved in these productions —backstage, onstage and front-of-house. Facilities and resources to support your workinclude specialized workshops, design and rehearsal studios, a black box performancestudio and proscenium theatre. We’re currently the home of the editorial offices of thejournals Canadian Theatre Review and Theatre Research in Canada.

Our MFA program for advanced theatre artists offers intensive conservatory training inacting, directing and design for performing arts. The graduate programs in Theatre &Performance Studies focus on research in theatre, performance and cultural politics.Our location in Toronto, one of the English-speaking world’s leading theatre centres,enriches the experience for our students.

FilmBachelor of Fine Arts in Film (Production) — BFA HonoursBachelor of Fine Arts in Film (Screenwriting) — BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Film (Cinema and Media Studies) — BA HonoursMaster of Fine Arts in Film (Production, Screenwriting) — MFAMaster of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies — MAPhD in Cinema and Media Studies

York’s Department of Film is a leading centre forprofessional education in the field. Our BFA programsoffer you intensive, hands-on training in filmproduction — directing, producing, cinematography,editing, sound design — and screenwriting for fiction,documentary and alternative projects. Our BA programfocuses on film history, theory and criticism, includingstudies in Canadian, international, documentary andalternative cinema. Our graduate programs supportadvanced studies that leverage the synergies betweencreative and scholarly research in all these areas, aswell as augmented reality and 3D stereoscopy.Students at all levels have access to premierproduction, post-production, screening and researchfacilities and technical support. Our internship programfor upper-year undergrads gives you the opportunityto gain work experience and a foothold in the industryprior to graduation. Annual season highlights includethe year-end Finish Line screenings, talks by industryleaders, and our externally juried showcase, CineSiege.Productions by York film students regularly go on toscreenings and awards at festivals around the world.

ALUMNI

• Cirque du Soleil choreographer Debra Brown

• Megan Andrews, executive director & publisher, The Dance Current

• Christopher House, artistic director of Toronto Dance Theatre

• dancer and choreographer Jesse Dell, co-founder of JD Dance

• Amy Bowring, director of research, Dance Collection Danse

• dance educator Carmelina Martin, co-founder of the Pulse OntarioYouth Dance Conference

• Sky Fairchild-Waller, dancer, choreographer and artistic associate forperforming arts at Harbourfront Centre

• arts policy specialist, writer and dance artist Shannon Litzenberger

• Lata Pada, artistic director, Sampradaya Dance Creations

Digital Media Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media — BA Specialized Honours

Are you intrigued by the potential of new andemerging technologies, the convergence of art andscience, the opportunities and impacts of globaldigital culture? Drawing on the strengths of theFaculty of Fine Arts and Lassonde School ofEngineering, our Digital Media program fosters thecreative, technical and analytical skills thisburgeoning field demands.

The focus is on code and programming as tools forcreative expression. As a Digital Media student, youtake hands-on courses in digital art-making alongsidemath, computer science, natural science andcommunications. Through studio and lab work,complemented by studies in analytic and criticalmethodologies, you learn how to use programming tocreate experiences that integrate digital media inmyriad forms: mobile apps, games, 3D and immersiveenvironments, data visualization, sound and videoprocessing, human-computer interaction, interactiveperformance, and more. Program highlights includethe opportunity for a paid internship position afterthird year, Maker Days, our annual digital mediashowcase, and our exceptionally active studentassociation.

Faculty of Fine Artsprogramsof study

ALUMNI

• producers Bill Bannerman (The Twilight Saga) and Robert Cooper (Stargate)

• casting director Jenny Lewis (Grown Up Movie Star, Little Mosque on the Prairie)

• filmmakers Sean Garrity (Blood Pressure, My Awkward Sexual Adventure) andNicolás Pereda (Summer of Goliath)

• cinematographers Paul Sarossy (The Borgias) and Iris Ng (Stories We Tell)

• Christina Kubacki, manager, International Sales Acquisitions, Entertainment One

• Agata Smoluch Del Sorbo, Canadian feature film programmer for TIFF

• Laura Notarianni, director of scripted programming, Temple Street Productions

• Rudy Buttignol, president & CEO, Knowledge Network (BC) and president, BBC Kids

ALUMNI

• Edeline Bernal, motion graphics designer, CTV

• Sharis Shahmiryan, multi-disciplinary designer, The Toronto Star

• Payam Rajabi, product designer at Coursera

• Tracy Ma, assistant creative director, Bloomberg Businessweek

• Marek Okon, motion graphics and print designer, Wieden+Kennedy, Tokyo

• Katherine Monteith, senior consultant with Interbrand

• Elaine Fok, art director, Alchemy Asia, Hong Kong

ALUMNI

• Dan Kanter, guitarist and musical director for Justin Bieber

• Andrew Craig, host and associate producer of CBC Radio’s “Canada Live”

• Autorickshaw bandleader, vocalist, pianist and percussionist Suba Sankaran

• David Quilico, vice president, Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada

• lyric coloratura soprano Vania Chan

• film and television composer Robert Duncan (Castle, Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

• jazz saxophonist Mike Murley

• singer/songwriter Matt Dusk

ALUMNI

• actors Rachel McAdams, Deborah Hay, Patrick Galligan, Kristen Hager, Zoie Palmer

• Jillian Keiley, artistic director — English Theatre, National Arts Centre

• Wendy Greenwood, lighting coordinator, Canadian Opera Company

• playwrights Ins Choi (Kim’s Convenience) and Anusree Roy (Brothel #9)

• director Weyni Mengesha (Small Room at the Top of the Stairs, Raisin in the Sun, ‘daKink in my Hair)

• TV writers/producers James Hurst and Shelley Scarrow (Being Erica, Degrassi: TheNext Generation)

• set and costume designers Dana Osborne and Gillian Gallow

• Richard Rose, artistic director, Tarragon Theatre

Fogscreen in the Augmented Reality Lab

Visual Art & Art History Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts (Studio Art) — BFA HonoursBachelor of Arts in Visual Arts (Art History) — BA HonoursMaster of Fine Arts in Visual Arts — MFAMaster of Arts in Art History — MA (optional Diploma in Curatorial Studies) PhD in Visual ArtsPhD in Art History and Visual Culture

Our studio art and art history programs offer you the opportunity to create and studyart works across a wide range of traditional and contemporary media. In our BFAprogram, you’ll receive hands-on professional training from leading artists, withexceptional resources and technical support. You’ll have access to cutting-edgestudio facilities for drawing, print media, time-based art, photography, painting andsculpture. Our BA program explores the relationships between visual art and itssocial and cultural contexts, with a special focus on historical and contemporaryCanadian art, western art and architecture, Asian art, indigenous art of the Americasand curatorial studies. Scholarly resources include an outstanding study collection ofcontemporary art, public talks by visiting artists and theorists, and the nationallyrenowned Art Gallery of York University. Presentation opportunities include ourannual Visual Arts Open House and weekly exhibitions showcasing student work.

Our MFA and PhD programs in visual arts focus on practice-based research integratingstudiowork with related studies in theory and criticism. Our graduate programs in ArtHistory and Visual Culture support advanced research in art and architectural history,curatorial and museological studies, critical theory and writing, with an emphasis onCanada’s visual heritage.

ALUMNI

• artists Derek Sullivan, Kim Dorland, Lyla Rye, Brendan Fernandes, Diane Borsato, Ed Pien,Jaime Angelopoulos, Scott Waters, James Lahey, Neil Harrison

• Georgiana Uhlyarik, assistant curator of Canadian art, Art Gallery of Ontario

• photojournalist Larry Towell

• Catherine Crowston, executive director & chief curator,Art Gallery of Alberta

• Suzanne Dimma, editor-in-chief, Canadian House & Home

• Liz Ingram, distinguished professor, Department of Art & Design, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

ALUMNI WORKING IN DIGITAL MEDIA

• Francesca Accinelli, director, English Market, Canadian Media Fund ProgramAdministrator, Telefilm Canada

• Hael Kobayashi, executive director, Creative Industries Innovation Centre,University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

• Joshua Freeman, user interface developer, CBC/Radio-Canada

• Ian Kelso, founding CEO of Canadian Interactive Alliance

• Thomas J. Bradley, professor of Mobile Application Design and Development,School of Media & Design, Algonquin College

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CREATE YOUR FUTUREYork’s Faculty of Fine Arts has been the

springboard for a generation of outstanding

creative talent. Today, our graduates are

working in all areas of the creative economy

and civic society. As artists, theorists,

producers, performers, directors, designers,

critics, curators, arts administrators,

policymakers, educators and in many other

professions, our alumni are making their

mark and making a difference — locally,

nationally and internationally.

CONNECTIONOur professors are practicing artists and researchers with real-worldexperience and a national and international reach. Artists-in-residence,guest lecturers and adjunct faculty offer additional exposure to diversecultures and the professional world.

Internships are a great way to get work experience, explore careeroptions and build relationships with employers in your field of study.Several of our programs support industry placements. Our partnershipswith arts organizations such as Harbourfront Centre and Canadian Stagebring additional opportunities for internships and collaboration.

You can tap into our alumni network through events likeConnect/Reconnect, which brings Fine Arts grads back to campus toshare their success stories and experiences about “life after York”. It’s afun and friendly way to make new contacts and develop your ownprofessional network.

Go global! Take advantage of our international connections and studyabroad for a term or a year. Expanding your horizons helps prepare youto work and thrive in our interconnected world.

FACILITIES & RESOURCESWe offer superb facilities for learning, research, production, rehearsaland presentation. From state-of-the-art digital labs to dedicated studiosfor the full spectrum of fine arts media, you’ll find the tools and spacesyou need to develop your creative projects.

Flagship presentation facilities include the Tribute CommunitiesRecital Hall with integrated recording studio, the Gales Gallery, theSandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre with a proscenium stage andorchestra pit, and the Price Family Cinema equipped with a 40-ft screenand cinema-quality digital projection.

Outstanding scholarly resources include the Joan Goldfarb VisualArts Study Centre and York University Libraries, Archives and SpecialCollections including the Sound and Moving Image Library.

SHOW & TELLLearning by doing is a key component of all our programs, and showingyour work to an external audience is an important part of that. As a FineArts student, you’ll have many exhibition and performanceopportunities, both on campus and downtown. Each year, we present afull season of public events showcasing student creativity.

LOCATION, LOCATIONAt York, you’ll have access to the rich academic, administrative andsocial resources of one of the country’s leading and largestuniversities. And our location in the heart of the Greater Toronto Areaputs you in the middle of the action. Feed your creativity on thedynamic arts scene in York Region and Toronto, Canada’s culturalcapital and the world’s most multicultural city.

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SEE EXCELLENCE IN ACTION!

• take a tour • join an info session• catch a performance, exhibition or film screening

For detailed information on our academic programs, how to apply, news and events, visit finearts.yorku.ca

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Faculty of Fine Arts

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Centre for Fine Arts

York University

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THE FACULTY OF FINE ARTS AT YORK UNIVERSITYis one of North America’s premier educational institutions for the visual, performing and digital arts. We offer in-depth academic studies and hands-on professional training in all the fine arts: dance, design, digital media, film,music, theatre and visual arts/art history. At all levels of study, our students work with leading artists and scholarswho are actively engaged in the world.

The scope and nature of our programs reflect what’s happening “out there”. Today, the arts increasingly intersect.New technologies are blurring boundaries between artistic media and opening the door to new concepts, applicationsand opportunities in the creative industries.

In our globalized society, there’s an increasing demand for creative thinkers and doers who can address contemporaryissues in innovative ways. As a Fine Arts student at York, you’ll be part of this exciting evolution. You’ll discover newways of thinking, new avenues for your creativity, and new paths to your professional life after graduation.

COMMUNITYThe Faculty of Fine Arts is a vibrant community of more than260 full and part-time faculty and 3,450 undergraduate andgraduate students from around the corner and around theworld. They fill our studios and classrooms with talent,energy and a lively spirit of inquiry. In your program,across the Faculty and beyond, you’ll find like-mindedstudents eager to connect and collaborate.

Our professors and staff share your passion for the arts andare committed to nurturing your creative and intellectualgrowth. We provide excellent academic advising and peermentoring to help you succeed in your studies. Get involvedwith the Creative Arts Student Association and join thefriendly crowd in our affiliated college, Winters College, toenrich your university experience.

2023:My work with immersive technologies bridges thedivide between human beings and digital screens.

– Stefania Medryk, Digital Media, Faculty of Fine Arts

yorku.ca/mytimeYork University students are ambitious, engaged and have the academic learning and real-world experience they need to make an impact on the world.