School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Departments - School of Arts, Design and Architecture
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Our areas of research relate to the fields of design, digital media, audiovisual representation, art, visual culture, architecture, as well as urban planning and design with wellbeing, experiences and sustainable development as all-encompassing themes.
The acclaimed research in our departments is conducted by our international team of experts. We explore new ways of shaping the world artistically and scientifically. To learn more about the impact we make, get to know our departments and their strengths.
Important notice! The departments of Art and Media at Aalto University School of Arts, Design & Architecture have merged as of 1st January 2022. Professor Harri Laakso has been appointed as Head of the new Department of Art & Media.
All existing operations in education and research of the Department of Art and the Department of Media will continue in 2022, within the context of the new Department of Art & Media.
Department of Architecture
We train professionals to design human-centred environments.
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Department of Art and Media
The departments of Art and Media at Aalto University School of Arts, Design & Architecture have merged as of 1st January 2022. Professor Harri Laakso has been appointed as Head of the new Department of Art & Media.
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Department of Design
The Department of Design is a diverse community of competent, creative and responsible individuals. In design, we appreciate technical skill, social significance and artistic expression.
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Department of Film (ELO)
The Department of Film, ELO, is Finland's only university-level film school.
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