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New Wave, radical ideas and the rise of Finnish movies — 60 years of Finnish film education

In the autumn of 2019, we celebrate the Finnish film education reaching the mature age of 60 years. We can proudly take a look at our history and say that film education in Finland began among the first in Europe, several years before the other Nordic countries. Where did it all begin, where are we now and what will the future look like?
Studies
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men and women posing in black and white photo

Games and Virtual Reality in Performing Arts (GVRIPA) minor - APPLY NOW!

The Games and Virtual Reality in Performing Arts minor focuses on the interplay between gaming, virtual and extended reality and the performing arts. Application time for exchange students is 15.9-15.10.2019.
Studies
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Oscar winner Michaël Dudok de Wit teaches at Aalto’s new master’s programme in animation

A world-renowned animation director recently gave a master class where he shared his experiences and gave top-class industry tips.
Cooperation, Research & Art, Studies
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Silmälasipäinen mies seisoo katsoen vasemmalle yläviistoon

Interested in teaching a University-Wide Art Studies course?

University-Wide Art Studies (UWAS) is looking for new courses for 2020-2022.
Studies
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University-Wide Art Studies 2019. Graphic by Heini Hälinen

Tomorrow's Sustainable Lifestyles Showcased in Otaniemi

One of Helsinki Design Week's main events, Designs for a Cooler Planet, will showcase Aalto University's cross-cutting future prototypes, such as a nanocellulose bicycle, microbial headphones and Ioncell clothes
Cooperation, Press releases, Research & Art
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Nanocellulose bicycle Photo: Eeva Suorlahti

Aalto student exhibition was awarded in the scenography event in Prague

Film, TV and scenography students’ “KOLO” exhibition won the Best Student Exhibition Experience at Prague Quadrennial 2019, world’s largest scenography event in Prague.
Awards and Recognition, Studies
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PQ19, kuva: Kimmo Karjunen

Vice Deans and Heads of Departments appointed at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture

The Vice Deans and Heads of Departments have been appointed at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture for the term 1.9.2019 - 31.8.2024.
University
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Kuvituskuva. Aalto-yliopisto / Mikko Raskinen

Brain scans on movie watchers reveal how we judge people

Researchers used brain scans to reveal the biases people feel towards people who are like them, even if they can’t see that they are like them
Press releases, Research & Art
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Unconscious bias arrises from in-group favouritism

Sofia Pantouvaki: A born researcher

The professor of costume design is an endlessly inquisitive soul who never imagined she would have a career in Finland
Research & Art
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Sofia Pantouvaki

Search for Heads of Departments at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture

The Dean of Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture requests applications or nominations for suitable candidates for positions of Heads of Departments´ at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
University
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Lotta_Mattila_Lions_Share_photo_Mikko_Raskinen

School of Arts, Design and Architecture is searching for Vice Deans

The Dean of Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture requests applications or nominations for suitable candidates for position of Vice Dean of Aalto University’s School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
University
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Aalto_university_Väre_artworks_Lumen_2018_photo_mikko_raskinen

Dean Tuomas Auvinen started his term

The new Dean of School of Arts, Design and Architecture started yesterday, 11 March.
Appointments
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Tuomas Auvinen / Photo by Joonas Villanen

The relationship between fact and fiction is changing

A group of movie, media and staging industry artist researchers explores new fiction in the Research Pavilion in Venice.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Harri Laakso

Student films had success at Tampere Film Festival

Films by Tinja Ruusuvuori, Reetta Huhtanen, Tiia Kouvo and Lauri-Matti Parppei were awarded.
Awards and Recognition, Studies
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Untitled (Burned Rubber in Asphalt, 2018)

Ceremonial Conferment of Degrees in Arts, Design and Architecture

The next ceremonial conferment of Doctoral and Master's Degrees in Arts, Design and Architecture will be held during the ceremony week on 13th June 2025. Doctors and Masters are welcomed into the scientific community at the most prestigious of academic events every six years.
Research & Art, Studies, University
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Promootio 2013

School of Arts, Design and Architecture awarded promoters of creative skills

In the Annual Review of the school altogether eleven prizes were awarded.
Awards and Recognition, Press releases, Research & Art
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Cilla Lönnqvist, Jenni Haukio ja Matti Alahuhta. Kuva: Jaakko Kahilaniemi

VR art installation "The State of Darkness" explores the experience of co-presence

The State of Darkness - a biosensor driven VR art installation will have its premiere at International Conference for Interactive Digital Storytelling (ICIDS) in Dublin.
Research & Art, Studies
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VR-installaatio "The State of Darkness"

Helsinki Mansplaining Massacre awarded in Spain

Ilja Rautsi's horror comedy was awarded the Méliès d'Argent Prize for the Best European Fantasy Short Film today on Friday at the San Sebastian Horror and Fantasy Film Festival.
Awards and Recognition
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Five teams awarded at opening ceremony

President Ilkka Niemelä recognised five teams from the Aalto community for their achievements at the Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year. In addition to three Aalto Awards, two Impact Awards were granted for the first time.
Awards and Recognition
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President Ilkka Niemelä and AYY Chair Noora Jaakkola in the middle, leaving the auditorium in Aalto Day One 2018 ceremony.

Students’ films compete at the first R&A Shorts contest

Seven films from the Aalto University’s Department of Film, Television, and Scenography ELO have been selected for the new R & A Shorts.
Awards and Recognition, Studies
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Arttu Hokkanen: Ihanat naiset rannalla (2017)