Department of Art and Media

Department of Art and Media

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Department of Art and Media

The Department of Art and Media conducts research and artistic activities across a broad range of subjects and themes. These include art education, contemporary art, curating, game design, new media, photography, visual communication design and visual culture. The department provides education in Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral levels.

The department was formed in 2022 as a merger of two departments which have both been recognised internationally for high-quality artistic outputs, media productions and art pedagogical activities, scholarship, and research. The Department of Art and Media, with approximately 800 students and over 100 staff members, is the largest department in the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

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Study Options

Study options at the Department of Art and Media

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Research

Research

Research within the Department of Art and Media.

Department of Art and Media
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People

People in the Department of Art and Media.

Department of Art and Media
ABRA exhibition 'Radical Speculations: Artificial Biology and Robotics meet Art and Architecture'. Dipoli Gallery, 2022.

Activities and Events

Artistic and research activities and events of the Department of Art and Media.

Department of Art and Media

Contact us

Department of Art and Media
PO BOX 31000
FI-00076 AALTO

School of Arts, Design and Architecture by Sari Dhima

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Otaniementie 14
School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Locations

Aalto University News

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Funding for impact assessment research concerning the Helsinki Capital region available

Funding call of the Urban Impact project (Kaupunkivaikutus) is open until 11. October 2026.
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Coming soon: Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2026

We're thrilled to invite you to the Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2026 of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture!

Aalto University Events

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KOSKE goes Cooler

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AI in Research Work, October 8, 2026

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Learn best practices in data storage at Aalto University.
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Art Education Now: Art as a Resource for Society

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Visit the School of Arts, Design and Architecture

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Visit the School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Information for visitors and guests

Aalto ARTS Handbook
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Aalto ARTS Handbook

The Aalto ARTS Handbook provides information, instructions and tips on issues related to communications and community.

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