In this degree programme you will examine arts and visual culture in terms of education and teaching. You become familiar with the methods of modern art through an experiential and multisensory approach under northern conditions.
In this degree programme you become familiar with the use of audiovisual media in artistic, expressive and communicative work. Our research intertwines with artistic and productive activities and the design industry.
The Degree Programme in Interior and Textile Design is the only master's level degree programme in the textile field in Finland; you can study it only at our university.
The Master's degree in Arctic Art and Design (AAD) focuses on creative collaborations in the 'real world'. For example, our students may work with social work services, health and wellbeing professionals or the tourist industry. The degree studies include applied visual art, service design, research methods, project planning and Arctic Culture
DFACS organises our art and culture studies, i.e. studies in visual arts, art history and photography.
At our university you are free to choose your minor from
Note, however, that only some of these studies are offered in English.
Minor studies comprise the basic and subject studies in a subject. This means that the majors offered in the faculties provide courses from which students in different majors can put together minors.
Choosing a minor plays a significant role for your degree and your future career. When choosing a minor, you should pay attention to the employment opportunities as well as your interests. Be creative when combining minors and select studies that support your goals.
Listed below are the minor subjects offered by our faculty. Note that only the minor subjects of Community, Art and Environment, and Visual Arts offer studies in English.
Art History Community, Art and Environment Design Management and Service Design Game Design and Technology Moving Image Multimedia Photography Surface Design Visual Arts
The student organisation TAO offers our art students the chance to make a difference and spend time together.
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Radio Säteily is our student radio.
Kalto is an art community comprised of our students. Follow Kalto on Facebook and participate!
The Rovaniemi Film Club Cinema and the Student Theatre of Lapland, housed in the Culture House Wiljami, invite all students at our university to come and enjoy culture and to contribute in its production.