Department of Art and Media

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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.

Study options at the Department of Art and Media

Department of Art and Media

Research within the Department of Art and Media.

Department of Art and Media

Eva Durall's defence on Nov 1st 2018 - Department of Media Photo: Hilla Kurki

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.

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

Department of Art and Media

School of Arts, Design and Architecture by Sari Dhima

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Cooperation, Research & Art Published: 21.4.2026

The EU Horizon-funded VOPUS project explores the future of virtual culture

The project uses the virtual Operaland platform to investigate the long-term impacts on culture when citizens spend more time in virtual worlds.

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Research & Art Published: 25.3.2026

Finnish wood-based innovations on display in London

The exhibition showcases Finnish bioeconomy solutions for both industry and everyday consumer life. Origami-based FOLD materials offer more sustainable solutions not only for packaging but also for many other applications.

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Research & Art Published: 6.2.2026

Training available in AI, research data management, research ethics + more – register now!

New topics included! Registrations for spring 2026 are open.

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Awards and Recognition Published: 30.1.2026

Viivi Prokofjev is Graphic Designer of the Year 2026

Art director, illustrator, and book designer Prokofjev's work combines tradition and craftsmanship with intuition and bold carnivalism.

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28.4.

Lectures and seminars, Staff trainings, Other staff training, Support for teams, Training to support research 28.4.2026 9:00 – 16:00 (UTC +3)

AI in Research Work, April 28, 2026

Learn about generative artificial intelligence in research work with Data Agents Dr. Enrico Glerean and Dr. Pedro Silva

28.4.

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Lectures and seminars, Staff trainings, IT & digital tools, Support for teams, Training to support research 28.4.2026 9:30 – 15:30 (UTC +3)

AI in research work -workshop, Apr 28, 2026 (external link)

Learn about using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in research.

4.5.

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Lectures and seminars, Staff trainings, IT & digital tools, Support for teams, Training to support research, Workshops 4.5.2026 12:30 – 15:30 (UTC +3)