For decades, our School of Media and Creative Arts — now part of the Faculty of Global Business and Creative Industries — has been a destination for students passionate about communications, media, arts and design.
The Story Arts Centre
The Story Arts Centre has its own place in Canadian cultural history. Once home to the hit TV series Degrassi High (filmed on-site from 1989 to 1991), the campus has long been a creative hub for artists, storytellers, and innovators.
As we look to the future, continuing programs currently offered at the Story Arts Centre will begin moving to our Progress Campus in Summer 2026 so students, faculty and staff can start the Fall 2026 semester in their new home. Some programs will continue to run at Story Arts throughout the summer 2026 term.
The Progress Campus Experience
While we say goodbye to an iconic space, we’re opening the door to even greater opportunities. Progress Campus offers modern, state-of-the-art facilities designed for collaboration and creativity. Students will also enjoy access to the full range of Centennial College services — from academic advising and library resources to residence, tutoring, counselling and accessibility supports — all in a commuter-friendly location.
At Progress, we’re excited to continue building an inspiring learning environment where students in the creative industries can grow, create and thrive.
We are looking forward to cultivating learning and career pathways to support and grow the media and creative arts industries in the Scarborough community.
At the School of Media and Creative Arts, we believe that creative expression shapes how we understand and engage with the world.
Whether through film, gaming, music or digital storytelling, our programs are designed to help students discover their voice, craft compelling narratives, and connect with audiences through sound, image, and performance.
The newly designed and developed teaching, learning, and collaborative spaces at our Progress campus demonstrate our commitment to nurture the next generation of creators, innovators, and storytellers. Our students drive cultural and economic growth across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.
If you have a story to tell or a vision to share, this is where your journey begins (starting Fall 2026).
Preview of select program spaces at Progress campus
Renderings produced by architecture firm Gow Hastings provide a glimpse at what some of the studio and lab spaces for Story Arts Centre programs continuing at Progress campus might look like. Note: The following renderings are illustrative by design and may undergo some changes as we progress from design to construction.
- View StudioBroadcast Studio
- View NewsroomSports Journalism and Journalism Newsroom
- View LabGame – Art Lab
Student FAQ
The relocation of the Story Arts Centre programs is part of a strategic decision made by Centennial College to ensure the long-term sustainability of our academic offerings. As a result of factors including government funding levels and policy changes, we’ve had to reassess our resources and align our programs in a way that ensures continued quality education, improved access to resources, and the ability to support students effectively.
The decision to relocate programs from the Story Arts Centre was not made lightly, and we recognize the important cultural significance of SAC, particularly for the arts community and its association with programs that have shaped Toronto's creative industries. However, with changing financial circumstances and the evolving educational landscape, it became necessary to consolidate some of our programs and services into a more sustainable, resource-rich campus.
We are on target to begin moving programs from Story Arts Centre to Progress Campus in Summer 2026 so students, faculty and staff can start the Fall 2026 semester in their new home. Some programs will continue to run at Story Arts Centre throughout the Summer 2026 term. We have been consulting with students, faculty and staff to ensure a smooth transition, and will continue providing regular updates as we keep building out our detailed transition plan.
Some current students will graduate before the relocation takes place, and that is one of the considerations we are making to ensure a smooth transition.
Progress Campus is located in the heart of Scarborough, at 941 Progress Ave., easily accessible by public transit, including bus and subway routes, as well as by car via an exit off Highway 401.
We have been consulting with students, faculty and staff to ensure a smooth transition, and will continue providing regular updates as we keep building out our detailed transition plan. Please feel free to provide any input regarding the move to Progress by emailing SACrelocation@centennialcollege.ca.
A full range of student services-including academic advising, extensive library resources, student residence, tutoring, counselling, and accessibility services-are available at the Progress Campus. We will provide you with detailed information about accessing these services at the Progress Campus.
Contact Us
If you have a question about the move to Progress Campus, please get in touch by emailing SACrelocation@centennialcollege.ca.