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Department of Art and Media
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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Department of Art and Media
PO BOX 31000
FI-00076 AALTO
Väre
Otaniementie 14
School of Arts, Design and Architecture
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Aalto ARTS Alumni and Student Career Evening 2026
Aalto ARTS alumni and student career evening at Kipsari on Friday 8 May 2026 around 5-8 pm.Visit the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
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Aalto ARTS Handbook
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