WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE FACULTY OF MEDIA, CREATIVE ARTS, AND DESIGN
Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design News
Nuit Blanche program a 'dream come true' for student
Thu, October 02, 2025
A team of current Humber students and alumni will take part in Toronto’s largest contemporary arts festival, Nuit Blanche.
Intercultural fellowship entwines music, connections
Tue, September 30, 2025
The 2025 Intercultural and Creative Music Fellowship (ICMF) concluded with a concert and documentary screening at the Aga Khan Museum on September 14.
No news at this time.
Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design Events
Bhattacharyya Noon-Hour Music & Masterclass
Humber
Wed, October 29, 2025 | 12:15 p.m.
Lakeshore
This event provides a rare chance to connect with a master performer and gain insight into the artistry, discipline, and performance practice of Hindustani rāga music.
Admission is free. No ticket registration necessary, but space is limited.
Tara Kannangara Noon-Hour Music & Masterclass
Humber
Wed, November 05, 2025 | 12:15 p.m.
Lakeshore
Songwriting with Singer/Songwriter Tara Kannangara with keyboardist Chris Pruden. Admission Free - Space is limited.
For this Music and Masterclass noon-hour event, JUNO-nominated singer, trumpet-player and songwriter, Tara Kannangara will treat audiences to a preview of her latest, unreleased music, and breakdown the songwriting process. Along with jazz keyboardist Chris Pruden, the duo will offer insights and their experience of the Canadian music industry and offer guidance on navigating both the creative and the business side of a career as a professional musician. Geared for music students, this masterclass is open to all who are curious about the songwriting process.
Admission is free. No ticket registration necessary, but space is limited.
JAZZ NIGHT! Student Showcase Series F25
Humber
Thu, November 13, 2025 | 07:00 p.m. - 09:00 p.m.
Lakeshore
This concert showcases the exciting sizzle of The Humber Jazz Big Band and the virtuosity of the Bebop Ensemble. General Admission PWYC
Humber Music Presents JAZZ NIGHT! to kick off the first of this season's Student Showcase Concerts series. From the fast-paced virtuosity of the Bebop Ensemble to the thrilling and fulsome sound of the 18-piece Big Band, audiences will be treated to an exciting program of bebop from the 1930’s and ‘40’s era of Jazz, followed by Big Band classics from Count Basie to Ella Fitzgerald to modern Canadian works in jazz and beyond.
Admission:Pay-What-You-Can.
Tickets must be reserved in advance at https://humber-emarketplace.paymytuition.com/student-showcase-concert-jazz-night
(No tickets at the door. Space is limited!)
Show & Performances
Find out what shows and performances are coming up at the Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design.
Performing Arts & Music Success Stories
Intercultural fellowship entwines music, connections
Tue, September 30, 2025
The 2025 Intercultural and Creative Music Fellowship (ICMF) concluded with a concert and documentary screening at the Aga Khan Museum on September 14.
Student and alumni films celebrated at Current Cut Film Festival
Thu, July 17, 2025
More than 60 films were submitted for consideration as part of the inaugural two-day festival.
No news at this time.
Information, Computer & Digital Technology Success Stories
Friends, fun and making video games – a perfect weekend for these students
Mon, March 24, 2025
Humber Polytechnic hosted a site for this year’s Global Game Jam.
Meet the Faculty: Trever Johansen
Wed, January 27, 2021
Trevor is an instructor in the 3D Modelling and Visual Effects Production program and is an alumnus of the 3D Animation program.
No news at this time.
Creative Arts & Design Success Stories
Nuit Blanche program a 'dream come true' for student
Thu, October 02, 2025
A team of current Humber students and alumni will take part in Toronto’s largest contemporary arts festival, Nuit Blanche.
Friends, fun and making video games – a perfect weekend for these students
Mon, March 24, 2025
Humber Polytechnic hosted a site for this year’s Global Game Jam.
No news at this time.
Media & Public Relations Success Stories
Intercultural fellowship entwines music, connections
Tue, September 30, 2025
The 2025 Intercultural and Creative Music Fellowship (ICMF) concluded with a concert and documentary screening at the Aga Khan Museum on September 14.
Podcasting students get rare look inside CBC Toronto newsroom
Fri, September 05, 2025
Global Summer School students were treated to an inside look at Canadian broadcast journalism in the CBC newsroom.
No news at this time.
Applied Technology & Engineering Success Stories
Humber Professor of Game Programming Talks About eSports with CBC Radio
Thu, November 08, 2018
Kristopher Alexander, Professor of Game Programming, recently spoke with CBC Radio Canada about eSports and the newly announced Overwatch team.
In the article, he discusses how video game players are real athletes and describes SMSIT’s Game Lab, outfitted with super-fast computers and ergonomic chairs.
Read the full article (note, the article is written in French).
Game Programming Students Demo New Game
Tue, October 16, 2018
On September 27th, The School of Media Studies hosted an event in the E Building concourse in partnership with Microsoft and Relic Raiders.
The event was a live demo for Relic Raiders, a new indie game made by local Toronto developers, which will be released in late October.
Microsoft provided high-end laptops for students to play the game on. After playing the game, students were invited to provide feedback to on-site representatives. The event was a huge success, with over 400 students from all Humber faculties coming to play the game.
The event was also a major networking opportunity for Game Programming students from all years, but especially our third-year students. These students had the chance to connect with an upcoming local developer and to interact with a professional-grade Beta about to go through its final polish, as well as the opportunity to provide feedback and thoughts on how to further improve the game's design.
Overall, Microsoft was overjoyed with how the event turned out and is extremely interested in doing more of these events on an even larger scale.
No news at this time.
Business, Accounting & Management Success Stories
Which Media & Creative Arts program is for you?
Thu, November 19, 2020
Find out at an upcoming program information session!
From Monday, November 23, 2020, to Friday, January 29, 2021, the Faculty of Media & Creative Arts is hosting one-hour virtual information sessions at various times. Connect with our professors to hear how you'll get hands-on experience through Live Labs, performances, and ongoing work-integrated learning, and learn the industry-specific business skills needed wherever your career and your story take you. Your professional future starts here.
Winnie Nwakobi
Tue, October 17, 2017
Arts administration means different things to different arts managers.
No news at this time.