Student Guide

Master's Programme in Art and Media

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Starting your studies

Welcome to School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Congratulations for the admission and welcome to study at the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture! On this page you will find instructions for starting your studies and the orientation programme.

The orientation week will be held on 26 - 30 August 2024. Prepare to be present daily at 9-16. The first courses will begin on Monday 2 September.

The schedule of orientation week will be updated to this page.

Orientation week

The orientation week takes place between 26 - 30 August 2024. Prepare to be present daily at 9-16. The first courses will begin on Monday 2 September.

Participating in orientation is an important part of starting university studies. During the orientation week, you will familiarize yourself with studying, future courses, the study environment, and university practices. You will also receive information about the available services and get to know your fellow students, tutors, and university staff.

Opening of the academic year 2024–2025 aka Aalto Day One event will take place on Tuesday 3 September. All members of the Aalto community are welcome to celebrate!

DVV for International students

Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV) has pop up -councelling on Wed 28.8. and Thu 29.8. at 10-15 in Undergraduate Centre, room M102. Street address: Otakaari 1, Espoo in Otaniemi Campus. More information in Aalto Welcome Fair 2024 -site.

HSL on Campus

HSL (Helsinki Region Transport) is on Campus Tue 27.8., Wed 28.8. and Thu 29.8. at 10-16. Street address: Otakaari, Espoo in Otaniemi Campus. More information in Aalto Welcome Fair 2024 -site. 

Schedule for the orientation

Remember to go through our Digital Preorientation beforehand: Digital Preorientation in MyCourses

Changes to the program are possible, and they will be updated on this page.

Monday 26 August 2024

Time Programme Place
9.30-11.00

Welcome to School of Arts, Design and Architecture

  • Tuomas Auvinen, Dean 
  • Laura Beloff, Vice Dean for artistic and creative practices (Vice Dean from September 2024)
  • Iiris Kauppila, Manager of Student Affairs and ARTS LES Student Services introduction
  • Tokyo´s and AYY´s greetings
     

Studying in School of Arts, Design and Architecture

  • TAITE-studies (Transdiciplinary Art Studies)
  • Learning services & studentservices team: topics related to starting your studies

Undergraduate Centre, lecture hall B (Y203a), Y-wing, 2nd floor

Street address: Otakaari 1, Espoo

The nearest entrance is via F-door from side Otakaari, or Z-door from Alvarinaukio-side. The main entrance is in first floor. 

From the website (the link is above) you find the Undergraduate Centre -map and information about entrances, stairs, elevators and other services in the building. 
  Break / Lunch  
13.15-14.45

Lecture: ARTS infra and workshops

The School of Arts, Design and Architecture offers a wide range of workshops to cater to various interests, including sewing, 3D printing, woodworking, and more. During the lecture, you will learn important principles for working at the workshops.

Undergraduate Centre, lecture hall B (Y203a), Y-wing, 2nd floor

Street address: Otakaari 1, Espoo

See the arrival instructions above. 

Tuesday 27 August 2024

Time Programme Place
10.00-12.00

Welcome to the Master's Programme in Art and Media:

  • Harri Laakso, Head of Department
  • Patrizia Costantin, Programme Director
  • Heads of majors
  • Jaakko Kölhi, Planning Officer, Student Services
 U1, Undergraduate Centre, Otakaari 1
12.00 lunch break  
16.00-18.00 DAM Welcome Party Valimo, Metallimiehenkuja 2


New Media
13:15–15:00 Marsio Building Tour by Matti Niinimäki, meeting at the big oak tree in front of Väre.

Visual Cultures, Curating and Contemporary Art
14:00-15:30 Introduction to ViCCA (major structure, credits, HOPS, courses, etc.). Meet outside the main Väre entrance near the seating area surrounding the big tree. (If it rains, we will meet in the Väre lobby).

Game Design and Development
13:00-15:00 Group tutoring session in the Game Base O103 in Väre.
 

Wednesday 28 August 2024

Major specific orientation programme:

Visual Communication Design

09:30-12:00 Introduction to VCD Teaching and Learning
Getting to know each other (group discussion on open topics)
Open questions and answers		 Väre P106 (VCD Home-Base)
12.00 lunch break  
13:15-16:00 Arriving at Väre P106 with VCD Student Tutors: Zhiying, Zina
Visit to Print Lab (Väre)
Free time for preparing an informal presentation on Friday.		 Väre P106 (VCD Home-Base)


New Media

10.00-12.00 New Media orientation Marsio Building, Room 3448
12.00 lunch break  
13.00-17.00 New Media orientation
Course Registration Clinic, Q&A 		 Marsio Building, Room 3448


Visual Cultures, Curating and Contemporary Art

10.00-12.00 Introduction to ViCCA continues . Meet outside the main Väre entrance near the seating area surrounding the big tree. (If it rains, we will meet in the Väre lobby). 
  Student Union Introduction by Jonna Eloranta (DADA). Recent graduate Micol Curatolo shares some thoughts on her ViCCA experience and introduces intent ViCCA grad project upcoming 31.08-1.09.24.
  Afternoon - meet up and have fun! Explore the campus, familiarise yourself with the buildings in which the teaching takes place and where the workshops are... take it all in as the following week...it all starts!


Kuvataidekasvatus

10.00-10.30 Tervetuloa opiskelemaan Kuvataidekasvatusta! ilmoitetaan myöhemmin
10.30-12.00 Kuvataidekasvatuksen maisteriopinnoista:
Pääainevastaava Tiina Pusa		 Q102, Väre, Otaniementie 14
12.00-13.00 lounas  
13.00-15.00 Opintojen rakenne:
Akateeminen ohjaaja Marja Rastas ja opintokoordinaattori Viivi Poutiainen		 Q102, Väre, Otaniementie 14
15.00-16.00 Opettajan pedagogiset opinnot:
Lehtorit Marja Rastas ja Taneli Tuovinen		 Q102, Väre, Otaniementie 14

Thursday 29 August 2024

Time Programme Place
9.00-10.00

Urhea-lecture (optional)

Participation is optional, and regards only student-athletes. More information combining an athletic career with Studying at Aalto. 

Väre, F101

Address: Otaniementie 14, Espoo

Entrance to class room is from Väre main lobby. The entrance is barrier-free. 
10-15

Aalto Welcome Fair

At the fair, you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the diverse services provided by Aalto University and our partners. At the exhibition booths, you can participate in activities, ask questions, and get to know people who can support you in your student life. For more information and participants, please see: 

Aalto Welcome Fair 2024

Undergraduate Centre hall

Street address: Otakaari 1, Espoo

The main entrance to Undergraduate Centre is via F-door from side Otakaari, or Z-door from Alvarinaukio-side. The main entrance is in first floor. 

From the website (the link is above) you find the Undergraduate Centre -map and information about entrances, stairs, elevators and other services in the building. 
10.00-11.30

Pop-up study guidance clinic (optional)

Do you need help with course registration or do you have any other questions regarding the start of your studies? Feel free to drop by anytime between 10 AM and 11.30 PM! Participation is optional.

Väre, R102 IT-room, 1st floor.

Street address: Otaniementie 14, Espoo.

Inside the Väre building, take the entrance near the lobby service, next to the elevators. The entrance has stairs.

Accessible route from the main entrance of Väre is as follows: Go straight ahead from the main entrance, following the pathway on the left side of the downwards stairs (a gentle incline). Continue forward and turn left. Pass by the elevators and enter the lobby through the glass doors in front of you.

For both entrances, you will need an access token. You can activate the token in advance after activating your Aalto user ID. Please see the instructions:
How to get an access token and access rights
Access token registration and activation for students
11.30-13.00 Lunch / Aalto Welcome Fair  
13.00-13.45 Lecture: Language and Communication studies 
Language Centre 

Undergraduate Centre, lecture hall C (Y205), Y-wing, 2nd floor

Street address: Otakaari 1, Espoo

The nearest entrance is via F-door from side Otakaari, or Z-door from Alvarinaukio-side. The main entrance is in first floor. 

From the website (the link is above) you find the Undergraduate Centre -map and information about entrances, stairs, elevators and other services in the building. Hall C is in the 2nd floor. 
14.30-15.30

Lecture: Better student life at Aalto

During the lecture you will get a concise overview of who supports you in various situations during your studies. At Aalto, you are not alone!

Undergraduate Centre, Lecture hall A, 2nd floor

Street address: Otakaari 1, Espoo

The nearest entrance is via F-door from side Otakaari, or Z-door from Alvarinaukio-side. The main entrance is in first floor. 

From the website (the link is above) you find the Undergraduate Centre -map and information about entrances, stairs, elevators and other services in the building. Hall A is in the 2nd floor. 

Friday 30 August 2024

Major specific orientation programme:

Visual Communication Design

10:00-14:30 Sharing informal presentations with the VCD student community Väre P106 (VCD Home-Base)
14:30-15:00 Visit to Printmaking Studio (5 Minute Walk from Väre) with VCD Student Tutor: Zina  


New Media

13:15-16:00 Tour of the Väre Building by Matti Niinimäki
  - Let’s meet in the Väre Lobby
  - Visiting Summer School Presentations and Exhibition		 Väre Lobby


Visual Cultures, Curating and Contemporary Art

11:15-16:00  Art Binge ViCCA Day!
We meet outside Helsinki Art Museum at 11:30 to go see some art together (free admission on the last Friday of the month). 		 Helsinki Art Museum
Orientation 2024: Study Affairs, pdf, attachment
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