Programs (22)
Advanced Fine Arts Practice
A graduate program for experienced artists seeking to advance conceptual and technical practice. Students undertake independent research projects, exhibit in institutional venues, and engage with critical artistic discourse at an advanced level.
Architecture and Spatial Design
A program exploring architectural theory, design principles, and sustainable building practices with emphasis on Nordic design traditions. Students undertake design projects and site-based research.
Art History and Curatorial Studies
This program examines art historical movements, museum practices, and exhibition curation with seminars at international galleries. Students develop skills in art criticism, conservation awareness, and institutional management.
Art Restoration Techniques Certificate
An intensive short course covering basic conservation principles, cleaning, and restoration techniques for paintings and works on paper. Participants gain hands-on experience under expert instruction in a controlled environment.
Art Theory and Critical Practice
Graduate students engage with contemporary art theory, critical methodologies, and museum studies through seminars and curatorial projects. The program emphasizes written and visual research in art criticism and institutional practice.
Artistic Research and PhD Studio Practice
This doctoral program supports sustained artistic research with mentorship from faculty artists and theorists. Candidates develop substantial bodies of work while contributing to expanded knowledge in their artistic discipline through exhibition and publication.
Ceramics and Glass Arts
Students master traditional ceramics, wheel throwing, hand-building, and glass-working techniques in studio facilities. The program includes kiln management, glaze chemistry, and contemporary ceramic art contexts.
Contemporary Design and Innovation
This graduate program focuses on design theory, innovation methodologies, and sustainable practice in response to social and environmental challenges. Students complete a substantial capstone project addressing real-world design problems.
Contemporary Painting and Mixed Media
A studio-intensive program focusing on painting techniques from classical foundations to contemporary mixed-media approaches. Students engage with current art discourse while developing personal artistic voices.
Design Professional Diploma
A practical professional diploma in applied design covering UX/UI, graphic design fundamentals, and design software proficiency. Graduates are prepared for design industry entry-level positions or freelance practice.
Digital Media and Animation
Students gain expertise in 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, and interactive media production. The curriculum combines technical software training with narrative storytelling and visual effects development.
Digital Media and Interactive Arts
An advanced program exploring computational creativity, interactive installation, and networked media with focus on emerging technologies in artistic practice. Students create substantial thesis projects integrating code and creative vision.
Documentary Filmmaking
Students learn cinematography, editing, sound recording, and narrative documentary techniques with emphasis on social storytelling. The program includes hands-on production on student films and collaborative projects.
Fine Arts Studio Practice
A comprehensive program combining painting, sculpture, and installation art with critical theory. Students develop technical proficiency while engaging with contemporary artistic movements and exhibit their work in the academy's galleries.
Furniture and Product Design
Students learn design thinking, materials science, and manufacturing processes applied to functional objects and furniture. The program emphasizes sustainable design and Finnish design heritage.
Graphic Design and Visual Communication
This program integrates digital and traditional design methodologies, focusing on branding, typography, and user experience design. Students work on real-world projects with local and international clients.
Illustration and Sequential Art
This program covers illustration techniques, comic art, narrative illustration, and visual storytelling across multiple media. Students develop conceptual and technical skills for commercial and fine art applications.
Interdisciplinary Art and Technology
This program bridges creative arts with emerging technologies including VR, AR, and interactive installations. Students learn coding, projection mapping, and sensor-based art alongside traditional artistic training.
Performance Art and Dance
A program combining choreography, physical performance, conceptual art, and installation with an emphasis on experimental and site-specific work. Students develop both technical skill and critical awareness of performance traditions.
Photography and Lens Media
This program covers photographic techniques, photojournalism, conceptual photography, and lens-based media. Students develop darkroom and digital post-processing skills alongside critical analysis of photographic history.
Printmaking and Textiles
An intensive program in traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques, textile design, and fiber arts. Students explore lithography, etching, screen-printing, and weaving in a hands-on studio environment.
Sound Art and Composition
Students explore electroacoustic composition, sound design, and audio installation art using both analog and digital tools. The program includes music theory, acoustics, and experimental sonic practices.