Department of Media
Department of Media
Important notice! The departments of Art and Media at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and 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 and Media.
Visit https://www.aalto.fi/en/department-of-art-and-media/
Study Options
The Department offers degrees in New Media, Visual Communication Design and Photography. Annual application period is from November to December for MA and March for DA studies. Find out the dates and application procedure for each programme from the study option specific page.
Research at the Department of Media
Our research activities include practice-led and basic research on art and design related topics, including visual communication and photography, visual communication design, media culture and heritage, new media design and learning, sound design as well as computer games.
About Us
We are a key contributor to the artistic and research scene in both Finland and abroad. Shaping the future of the field of media through academics, we provide education to future game changers.
Our faculty members also are an active part of the both artistic and academic field. They are responsible for teaching in our portfolio of Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral programs.
Our Story
The Department of Media was formed within Aalto University 2010 by a merger of the Media Lab with the units of Visual Communication Design and Photography.
Contact Information: Department of Media
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Events
The latest events from the department and more are listed here.
The KOTAMO report: Equality, non-discrimination and diversity among teaching and research staff in higher education institutions - Making Waves 2/Feb/2023 14:00
Join us for our next Making Waves event on 2/Feb/2023 14:00: Senior Expert Julia Jousilahti (Demos Helsinki) will talk about the KOTAMO report commissioned by the Ministry of Education and Culture: Equality, non-discrimination and diversity among teaching and research staff in higher education institutions.
Creative Technologies
The series of seminars focusing on creative technologies started in Autumn 2022 at Aalto University.
Visualizing Knowledge 2023
Visualising Knowledge, a conference, a showcase and workshops, invite you to discuss and explore uncertainty in a new light. Let’s find prevalent questions and explanations through information design and data visualization to unravel the complexity.
Digital Fabrication Showcase 2022
Aalto Fablab celebrates a year of creativity with projects made in or with the Aalto Fablab, Aalto Studios and other Aalto University workshops. You are welcome to join the exhibition opening on 7 November at 17:00 in Väre main lobby. The show will be open until 19 November 2022.News
Find out the latest news from the Department of Media here.
Register for training in research data management and open science in spring 2023
Registration is open for the spring 2023 training!
New minor: Aalto Wood
For students in any field interested in wood!
Fashion designer, photographer and band join forces to create a magical summer utopia
Fashion designer Justus Kantakoski and photographer Mortti Saarnia, were nominated for an EMMA Award this year for a music video for Suistamon Sähkö.
ARTPARK Foundation India to partner with Aalto University in co-creating digital citizenship
Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture has embarked on a partnership with ARTPARK (AI & Robotics Technology Park), a non-profit foundation promoted by the Indian Institute of Science.School of Arts, Design and Architecture
The School of Arts, Design and Architecture is one of the most prestigious universities in its fields. We educate our students to create imaginative, collaborative, compassionate and unconventional approaches to the most pressing challenges of today.
