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Aalto University

Aalto University . Aalto University is a community of: 75,000 alumni 20,000 students 4,700 faculty & staff with 340 professors. Aalto University. A merger of leading Finnish universities in 2010 University of Art and Design Helsinki (TaiK) Helsinki School of Economics (HSE)

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Aalto University

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  1. Aalto University

  2. Aalto University is a community of: • 75,000 alumni • 20,000 students • 4,700 faculty & staff • with 340 professors Aalto University A merger of leading Finnish universities in 2010 University of Art and Design Helsinki (TaiK) Helsinki School of Economics (HSE) Helsinki University of Technology (TKK)

  3. Aalto University name celebrates diversity and innovative method • The name "Aalto University" is a tribute to a courageous, overarching renaissance man, Finnish architect, designer and academic Alvar Aalto • He distinguished himself in not only the fields of technology and economics, but also art. • The name has been chosen to reflect the concept, spirit, values and goals of the new university.

  4. World Class University in 2020 Our Mission Aalto University works towards a better world through top-quality research, interdisciplinary collaboration, pioneering education, surpassing traditional boundaries, and enabling renewal.The national mission of the University is to support Finland’s success and contribute to Finnish society, its internationalisation and competitiveness, and to promote the welfare of its people through research and by educating responsible, broad-minded experts to act as society’s visionaries and change agents. Our Vision The best connect and succeed at Aalto University, an institution internationally recognised for the impact of its science, art and learning.

  5. Schools ChemicalTechnology Science Arts, Design andArchitecture Economics Electrical Engineering Engineering

  6. Aalto University School of Arts, Designand Architecture

  7. The Aalto University School of Art and Design and the Department of Architecture of the School of Engineering have merged • to form the new School of Arts, Design and Architecture. • The new school will carry forward the internationally recognised expertise created by its predecessors. • The new school combines design, media, architecture, film, art education and art, and has a strong and active international presence. Creativity means that more people have a better everyday life

  8. The first part of the school's name emphises human-orientedness, which is the cornerstone of all teaching and research. The second part of the name centres on practicalityand good design, which produce better and more responsible living environments.

  9. For useful art The school educates professionals and innovators of art, design and architecture with strong artistic and technical skills. It is a sought-after place to study and a desired partner. The activity of the school is built on a multi-disciplinary and international profile, pioneering in research and strong in art, as well as on effective social and cultural innovation.

  10. Campuses The departments of the school operate at their current facilities at Arabianranta in Helsinki and Otaniemi in Espoo until the new premises are completed at Aalto University’s shared campus in Otaniemi. This is estimated to take place In 2015.

  11. Why a new school?

  12. Throughout their history both the former School of Art and Design, and the Department of Architecture together with its alumni have influenced the culture and economy of Finland and the field of European design and architecture.

  13. A change in innovation thinking • Along with a technological approach, human- and user-centred attitudes are emphasised • A need for new social and cultural innovation • The global requirements of our surrounding society • Sustainable development and responsibility • A need to comprehensively understand and be able to manage environments in different scales

  14. A new school is a strategic choice for Aalto University and a means to gain international profile

  15. The new school • brings together the areas of designing and implementing human-oriented environments, and the areas of research and teaching based on humanistic and cultural traditions. • Combines academic thinking with relevant practical research topics. • Profiles architecture and art education in relation to other universities in the sector. Our aim is to become an international pioneer in the planning and implementation of human-oriented living environments by 2020.

  16. Facts in Brief

  17. Former School of Art and Design 2011 Number of Students BA students MA students Doctoral students Degree students total International students Graduates Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts Doctor of Arts Applicants Selected Dean Professor Helena Hyvönen Vice Dean Professor Pekka Korvenmaa Vice Dean Head of Research Ossi Naukkarinen 683 1116 239 2038 17% 106 186 6 2818 327

  18. Department of Architecture 2011 Number of Students BA students MA students Doctoral students Degree students total International students total Graduates Bachelor of Science Master of Science Doctor of Technology Applicants Selected 488 153 100 741 59 47 24 2 466 70

  19. The new school totals: Number of staff Number of students Of which doctoral students 480 2779 339

  20. Degrees A community of some 2440 degreestudents, 339 post-graduatestudents and 480 personnelmembers Bachelor of Science in Technology Bachelor of Arts 12 Bachelor'sdegreeprograms Master of Science in Landscape Architecture Master of Science in Architecture Master of Arts 22 Master'sdegreeprograms Licentiate of Science in Technology Doctor of Science in Technology Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Arts The DoctoralProgram in Art and Design The DoctoralProgram of Engineering The same degrees as previously. Most Masters Programs, and both Doctoral Programs are available in English Application and guidelines: studies.aalto.fi/en

  21. Studies

  22. Departments (in order of the student amount) Department of Design Department of Architecture Department of Art Department of Media Department of Film, Television and Scenography

  23. Department of Design / Programs • • Applied Art and Design • Ceramic and Glass Design • • Fashion and Clothing Design • • Furniture Design • • Interior Architecture and Furniture Design • • Industrial and Strategic Design • • Spatial Design • • Textile Art and Design • • Aalto University`s joint programs: Creative Sustainability, International Design Business Management

  24. Department of Media / Programs • • Graphic Design • Media Consept Design,Visual Communication Design • • New Media • - New Media, Game Design and Production • • Photography • Sound in New Media

  25. Department of Art / Programs • • Art Education • - Curating, Mediating and Managing Art • • Environmental Art • • ePedagogy Design • • Fine Arts • Pori Unit of Department of Art: • Creative Business Management • • Visual Culture • Unit for general studies (YoYo)

  26. Department of Film, Television and Scenography / Programs • Film and Television - Cinematography, Editing, Directing, Documentary Film, Producing, Screenwriting, Sound Design • Design for Theatre, Film and Television - Production Design, Scenography, Costume Design

  27. Department of Architecture / Programs • Architecture • Landscape Architecture

  28. Research

  29. About our research A wide range of research and research programs touch every unit of school. A strong international component in the student body and faculty, and wide international connections. Design has been identified as one of the key strengths and research foci of Aalto University. Our key areas of research are design, digital media, audiovisual representation, art, visual culture, well-being architecture and emerging technologies, and urban planning and design.

  30. Research groups & projects iTEC - Innovative Technologies for an Engaging Classroom - design of the future classroom, the largest project of its kind in Europe Figures of Touch relations between the arts, body and society http://figuresoftouch.com/ • Aristotle in Change • Variations and Changing in Screenwriting Systems of Representation in Digital Cultural Heritage e.g. Re-discovering Vrouw Maria

  31. Examples of research groups and projects Living Places (Design) The research at the Living Places is focused on the experiential aspects of living environments including home, workplaces and services in the urban area. Living Places is a multi-disciplinary research unit established as Future Home Institute in 1997 as part of the University of Art and Design Helsinki. During its history, the institute has realized over 60 research projects together with other research units and companies, mainly funded by Tekes (Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation), Ministry of the Environment, Academy of Finland and companies. The research aims at producing knowledge that can give input to user-centered design and development of environments, products and services enabling changing patterns of everyday living.

  32. SmartTES Research project, 2010-2013 (Architecture) Innovation in timber construction for the modernisation of the building envelope . The main objective of Smart TES is to advance the method of energy efficient building modernisation with large-scale prefabricated timber elements based on the results of TES Energy Facade. TES Energy Façade is a novel  approach for tackling climate change and offers new opportunities for wood in refurbishment.

  33. Projects & other highlights

  34. Participating Aalto University is one of the Design Capital partners. World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 Helsinki is 2012 World Design Capital together with Cities of Espoo, Vantaa, Kauniainen and Lahti. living.aalto.fi Aalto's design capital program Living+ creates better living environments in a sustainable fashion. Living + program consists of more than a total of 30 projects.

  35. Living+ Living+ presents different ways of improving our everyday life with new solutions, in Finland and globally. Below are some examples of events and projects included in the Aalto University programme. More information is available on the new website living.aalto.fi. On the website, Aalto Talk blogs discuss interesting views on design and observations about our living environment

  36. 365 Wellbeing 365 Wellbeing highlights new working methods in design, such as service design and the opportunities it provides for municipal decision-makers and the general public using the services. The project will aim at finding ways of encouraging people to adopt healthier lifestyles and helping designers and municipal decision-makers to design more pleasant and healthier environments.Examples of the services include planning the Villa Breda service home for the elderly in Kauniainen to include cultural services, developing of the environments and practices in psychiatric care units in Helsinki, and projects to design online services for basic health care and to create smoke-free public environments.

  37. highlights MoA11 Fashion Show 2011 Wooden building & architecture – Wood Studio

  38. books Korsoteoria Hypermarket Nation Shelter Helsinki

  39. highlights Helsinki School Animals visiting the city

  40. Thank you!

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