1 Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture The School of Arts, Design and Architecture develops new and creative solutions in the fields of design, digital media, audiovisual representation, art, visual culture, well-being architecture and urban planning and design. The school was formed in early 2012 through the merger between the School of Art and Design and the Department of Architecture at the School of Engineering. The school carries forward the internationally renowned and recognised expertise of its predecessors. The school produces experts and reformers of art, design and architecture with strong artistic and technical skills. The school’s core strengths include experience-based thinking and user-orientated design. Teaching is focused on practical work in which manual skills are combined with theory. Research and teaching are closely connected at all levels of education. The school has active links to the surrounding society, industry and the culture sector. The school’s activities are multidisciplinary and international. Its expertise is based on pioneering research, a strong artistic orientation and a humanistic and cultural tradition of teaching. The school is a multicultural study environment and is involved in international cooperation through various networks. Each year, the school’s students participate and excel in numerous international and domestic exhibitions, shows and events.
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