Introduction of Aalto ARTS (2014) by Aalto ARTS International Affairs

1. Another
perspective?
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Work by Matias Liimatainen

3. Three leading
universities formed
Aalto University
in 2010
University of Art and Design Helsinki
Helsinki School of Economics
Helsinki University of Technology
Aalto University community:
75 000 alumni
20 000 students
5 000 employees,
including 350 professors.
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5. Summary of the Aalto University Strategy
Vision
The best connect and succeed at Aalto University,
an institution internationally recognized for the impact of its science, art and learning.
Goal: A world-class university by year 2020.
Universal mission
Contributions to a better world.
National mission
Competitiveness and welfare of Finland.
Core strategies and KPIs
Trendsetting art
Art, architecture
and design as key
drivers for
improving living
environments.
Pioneering
education
Students in focus, a
new learning culture
and approaches.
Culture built on common values
Passion; Courage; Freedom; Responsibility; Ethics
Societal impact
Adding value
through
entrepreneurship,
business liaison
and societal
interactions.
•
Research
excellence
Original, impactful,
interdisciplinary.
Publica)on
quality
•
ERC
grants
•
Compe))ve
funding
•
Awards
&
recogni)on
•
Interdisciplinary
projects
•
Quality
of
applicants
•
Teaching
quality
•
Student
performance
•
Alumni
&
employer
sa)sfac)on
•
Mul)disciplinary
graduates
•
Interna)onal
visibility
•
Q+Q
of
ar)s)c
produc)ons
•
Grants
&
awards
•
Partners’
percep)on
of
Aalto
•
Empoyees
in
spin-­‐offs
•
Number
of
major
partners
•
Funding
from
partners
Strategic enablers: Leadership; Internationalization; Services; Infrastructure

6. Background Why Finland? …..New Zealand Ranked Finland as # 1
The design ranking of the country is based on the design average shown. Of the numerous indexes compiled
in the Global Competitiveness Report, there are five that relate to the application of design: extend of branding,
capacity for innovation, uniqueness of product design, product process sophistication, and extent of marketing.
To derive an overall measure of design application, these indexes are then averaged.
N.B 3.9.2013 … Singapore remains in second position with FinlandT

7. Aalto University
celebrates diversity and
innovative method
The name is a tribute to one of the most
internationally recognised Finns -
architect, designer and academic Alvar
Aalto.
He distinguished himself in the fields of
technology and art, developed industrial
production and business.
The name is an outstanding reflection of
the concept, spirit, values and goals of
the new university.
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Alvar Aalto
(1898–1976)
Image: Eeva ja Pertti Ingervo/Alvar Aalto

8. Towards a better world
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Aalto University's most important goal is to build a better world.
We inspire people to think in new ways, surpass boundaries in
an open-minded manner, solve problems and work together in
a responsible manner.
Everything is possible.
School of
Business
School of
Business
School of
Electrical
Engineering
School of
Chemical
Technology
School of
Engineering
School of
Arts, Design
and
Architecture
School of
Science

9. Where
science and
art meet
technology
and
business.
Images: Aalto University

10. Image: Aalto University
School of Arts, Design
and Architecture

11. Le Pavilion de la Finlande
à l'exposition universelle
de 1900 à Paris
Le Pavilion de la Finlande à
l'exposition universelle de 1900 à
Paris, a short film made by researchers
and students from the Department of
Media, takes the viewer on a journey
through time to the Finnish pavilion at the
Paris World Fair in 1900. The film was
shown at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.

12. Milestones
2012
2010
1993
1983
1973
1871
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Craft School is
founded
Pro Arte Utili
University status
Name changed
to University of
Industrial Art
Helsinki
Degree reform,
possibility to earn
a doctoral degree
in art
The university has
become an
international
pioneer in its
research fields
The university
invests in
developing new
media and AV
media education
and research
The outcome is
Media Centre
Lume
University reform,
Aalto University
begins operations
The School of Art
and Design and
Department of
Architecture
merge.
Aalto University
School of Arts,
Design and
Architecture
The 100th Doctor
of Arts

13. The foundation of our activities
ARCHITECTURE, FILM & TV, MEDIA, DESIGN, ART
combining scientific thinking with experience-based artistic planning and research.
LIVING++
Human orientation - is the cornerstone of all teaching and research.
practicality and good design - emphasized, as a way of creating better and more
responsible living environments.
ROOTS
We continue the internationally recognised expertise created by our predecessors,
and we are a strong and active international player.
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14. Our experts
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Nora Sternfeld
arts
Perttu
Hämäläinen
media
Aleksi Bardy
film
Pekka
Heikkinen
architecture
Tuuli Mattelmäki
design
Anna Valtonen
Dean
design
Images:
Anne Kinnunen, Leena Ylä-Lyly, Anni Hanen, Liisa Valonen

15. Aalto ARTS target
• PROFESSIONAL AND INNOVATORS
Students= professionals and innovators in art, design and architecture with strong artistic and
technical skills.
• MULTIDISCIPLINARY, INTERNATIONAL, PIONEER & PARTNER
Activities are based on multidisciplinary and international teaching and research, and we are pioneers
in our artistic activities. We are an internationally sought-after place to study and and an attractive
partner.
• DIALOGUE, INFLUENCING CORPORATE, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTORS
Our school actively participates in social dialogue and influences the corporate and cultural field.
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16. Our results
We are an
international
community. 75% of
our graduates are
employed after
graduation.
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Over 100 Doctors of Art
12 Doctors of Art in 2012
199 Masters of Art in 2012
We have students from 50 countries
21% of our students come from outside Finland

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Our alumni
Satu Maaranen
fashion and
clothing
Tuuli Petäjä-Sirén
architecture
Joakim Eskildsen
photography
Lotta Nieminen
graphic design
Xiao Yono
design
Tapio Wirkkala
design
Images: Osma Harvilahti, Heini Lehväslaiho,
Ville Sirén, Vappu Tuomisto, www.wirkkala.fi

18. Image: Aalto University
Campus
• The departments of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture operate
today in Arabia suburb in Helsinki and at the main university campus is
located in Otaniemi in Espoo.
• Aalto University's shared campus at Otaniemi will be completed in 2016.
• The aim is to make the Otaniemi campus an interactive and active research
and learning environment and create the foundation for a university city of
the future.

19. Departments and
degree programmes
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20. School of Arts, Design
and Architecture
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Department of
Architecture
Department of Film,
Television and
Scenography
Department of
Media
Department of
Design
Department of Art
Department of Art
Pori Unit
Media Factory
Media Centre Lume
A community of:
2 506 degree students,
608 from abroad in 2013
357 graduate students and
515 staff members.
MA and doctorate oriented

21. School’s strength: multidisciplinary
course offering
• 17 majors for BA and 18 MA programmes with teaching that is
wide-ranging and international in nature.
• We have close co-operation with different degree programmes
and other universities in Finland and abroad. A functional link to
working life is reinforced by practical collaboration projects.
• Our graduates have a high degree of artistic and technical
skill, and include communication, environmental and industrial
designers, design leaders, film, set and photography professionals,
art teachers, visual art professionals, artisan masters, applied art
researchers, interior designers and trend analysts.
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22. Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts and
Bachelor of Science
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Bachelor’s degree 180 ects
Major Studies
- Bachelor of Arts: 100–110 ects
- Bachelor of Science: 106–116 ects
General studies
- Bachelor of Arts: 40 ects
- Bachelor of Science: 34 ects
Minor
15–25 ects
Elective
Studies
15 ects
Photo: Aalto University

23. Degrees:
Master of Arts,
Master of Science
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Master’s degree 120 ects
Major total 90 ects
- Advanced studies 60 ects
&
- Thesis 30 ects
Elective /
alternative
studies
30 ects
Photo: Aalto University

24. Degree Reform 2013 - 2014
Laitoksen nimi
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Working on
reform
Plans
for
general
studies
Decision
making
Spring 2013
Departments:
• learning
outcomes
Decision
on:
• Learning
outcomes
• General
studies
• Transi8onal
provision
of
the
reform
Departments:
• Course
structure
of
the
majors
• Alloca8on
of
credits
and
workloads
• Timing
of
courses
• Planning
of
minors
Degree
Reform
Workshop:
• Offering
of
minors,
language
and
communica8on
studies
Decision
on:
• Course
structure
of
the
majors
(BA)
and
master’s
programmes
• Minors
offered
by
departments
Departments:
• detailed
course
descrip8ons
• Paths
from
old
requirements
to
new
Decision
on:
• Course
descrip8ons
and
paths
from
old
requirement
to
new
TEE
New
Study
Guide
New
Degrees
Running
Autumn 2013 Spring 2014 Summer/Autumn 2014

25. Architecture and
Landscape Architecture
Bachelor's degree programme has 2 majors
• Architecture
• Landscape Architecture
Four Master's degree programmes
• Architecture
• Landscape Architecture
• Nordic Master Programme in Sustainable
Urban Transitions
• Creative Sustainability
(Aalto University joint programme)
Photo: Aalto University

26. Film and Scenography
BA programme has 10 majors
• Documentary Film
• Screenwriting
• Film Editing
• Cinematography
• Film Directing
• Film and Television Producing
• Film Sound Design
• Production Design
• Scenography
• Costume Design
MA in Film and Television, and Design for
Theatre, Film and Television includes 10
majors (as above).
Photo: Aalto University

27. Media
BA with one major
• Graphic Design
3 MA
• Graphic design
• Photography
• New media, featuring majors:
– New Media Design and
Production
– Sound in New Media
– Game Design and Production
Photo: Aalto University

28. Department of Design
BA programme has 3 major
subjects
• Fashion
• Design
• Interior Design
MA with 3 degree programmes
• Collaborative & Industrial Design
• Fashion & Collection Design
• Product & Spatial Design
And 2 Aalto-joint MA programmes
• Creative Sustainability, CS
• International Design Business
Management, IDBM
Photo: Aalto University

29. Art
BA with one major subject
• Art Education
MA and 3 degree programmes
• Art Education
• Nordic Visual Studies and Art
Education (NoVA)
• Visual Culture and Contemporary Art
(ViCCA) , featuring major subjects
– Visual Culture and
Contemporary Art
– Curating, Managing and
Mediating Art
• Art Education for professionals
Photo: Aalto University

30. Research
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31. We are a pioneer in research
INTERACTION
Fruitful interaction between science, art, design and architecture make our research highly versatile.
MIXING
The main topics of research relate to design, media, art and architecture and Aalto wide with
sustainable development as an all-encompassing theme.
TOP CLASS
Our research in the field of design and media is world class, and on a strong international level in art
and architecture.
PIONEERING NEW
In terms of research activities, we are an interesting and attractive international pioneer. More than
half of the applicants for our doctoral programmes come from outside Finland.
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32. ARTS performance agreement 2013 and results KPI
in Aalto
Publication quality
International refereed publication 40
Doctoral degree 15
Master Degree 50
Bachelor Degree 160
Average study credits (1st and 2nd year students) 60
Total income,non-academic partners 6,5
School specific KPI
International artistic productions 80

33. Aalto and our Strong Areas in Research;
RAE; Int. Research Assessment Exercise
Specific
• Computation and modeling
• Materials
• Design
Multidisciplinary themes
• Services
• Digitalization
• Energy and sustainable use of natural resources **
• Human oriented living habitat
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34. Our key fields of
research
• Living+
Human-oriented living environments
• Digital Economy
Mobile technologies, services, media,
games and entertainment
• Other leading research areas include
design, digital media, audiovisual
presentation, art research, visual culture
and well-being construction as well as
community and urban construction.
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Image: Aalto University

35. Student projects and
awards
Image: Aalto University

36. Student success at
international competitions
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Nordic art education award
goes to Veera Jalava
Aalto University students qualify for final of sustainable construction
student competition in Japan
Antti Heikki Pesonen's Korsoteoria
(Hit the Wall) wins top award at Nordic Talents
event in Copenhagen
1st Prize at Hyères Fashion Festival, France
• 2013 Satu Maaranen
• 2012 trio Siiri Raasakka, Tiia Sirén and
Elina Laitinen
Images: Aalto University

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

38. Student awards
Ilona Hackenberg is
Young Designer of the Year 2012
Patrik Prusak places 2nd and Timo
Helin 3rd in the Designer's Nest competition
Image: Aalto University

39. All the Habitare design competition
finalists came from Aalto University
The winner was architecture student Leo Lindroos.
Image: Aalto University

40. The 2012 City of Helsinki
Science Award to Professor
Susann Vihma
The Kaj Franck Design Prize
awarded to Professor
Jasmiine Julin-Aro
Vuoden Tiedekynä 2012 (Academic
writing award) to Vice Dean
Ossi Naukkarinen
Awards for staff
Images: Aalto University

41. Highlights
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42. The 100th Doctor of Arts degree
was granted in 2012
Images: Aalto University

43. Aalto Media Factory
• Aalto University factories
– Media Factory
– Design Factory
– Service Factory and
– Health Factory
provide platforms for collaboration
and development outside the usual
scope of academic departments and
research units.
• Aalto Media Factory focuses on
developing multidisciplinary media-related
research and education,
welcoming people from all around
Aalto, and reaching out to
commercial industry partners and
non-profit organisations.
Image: Aalto University

44. Aalto ARTS Books
books.aalto.fi
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45. Aalto Artist in Residence
Aalto University's first artist in residence,
multimedia artist Marita Liulia's film
Jumalattaren paluu (Return of the Goddess)
premiered at Savoy Theatre during
the Helsinki Festival 2012.
The new artist in residence
Chilean artist Ariel Bustamante is known for works
that break down traditional notions of sound art.
In his projects and research, Bustamante
concentrates on finding strategies to understand
physical and cognitive aspects of sound.
Bustamante’s residency will be from 2014 until 2015.

46. Design Finland
New Policy programme launched in
March 2013.

47. Design Finland program
New strategy is lead by the Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Close connection to European and EU level actions e.g. EDII
4 Strategic coals:
1. An understanding of design is strong both in society and in business.
2. Design research and education are on the top international level
3. Multidisciplinary design expertise and it’s role in national innovation
system
4. Finland combines green economy to new business opportunities
5. Design in public sector and in public services

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50. EDII
European Design Innovation Initiative
Enchancing design´s long term contribution to the Innovation
Union in pursuit of increased competitiveness and
a better quality of life for all citizens of Europe
EDII 1st phase hosted by Aalto ARTS 2011-2012.
EDIP 2nd phase Aalto ARTS present through Cumulus International Association of
Universities and Colleges in Art, Design and Media.
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51. www.creativeindustries.fi
A networked approach
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to
creative economy
development –
insights from Finland

52. Cross-sectoral development
Policy-makers
(Min of Ed/Cult, Min of Empl and Ec)
Regional actors Businesses
National and international networks of Aalto and SibA
Educational institutions and research
(Aalto University, University of the Arts Helsinki)

53. Creative Industries Finland
Coordinator for national Development program for growth and
internationalization of creative entrepreneurship (Min. of Ed and Cult. + Min. of
Empl and Ec)
EU and state funding about 14,6 milj. € + municipal funds (15 %)
Over 20 national creative industries projects are funded from the program
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54. Cumulus International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design
and Media
founded in 1990 Aalto ARTS & Royal College of Art London
215 global members in 2014 from 50 countries
coordinated by Aalto ARTS since 1990
www.cumulusassociation.org

55. Another perspective.
arts.aalto.fi/en

56. Thank you!
Kiitos!