Koulutus — Virva Svala

M.Sc., Computer Science

University of Helsinki

2017 – 2025

I completed my Master’s studies in March 2025 alongside full-time work, and my Bachelor’s degree in 2019. I received the Honours Programme Scholarship, University of Helsinki 2019 – awarded for academic excellence in Computer Science. My Master’s thesis, Web Mapping Tools for Geospatial Data Visualizations: A Literature Review, focused on evaluating modern technologies and tools for representing spatial data in web environments.

Web Production, AV Communication

Otava Institute

2011 – 2012

Professional Qualification in Audiovisual Communication, specialisation in Web Communication. Completed at Otavan Opisto, a Finnish institution specialising in online and distance learning. Qualification modules (all graded Passed): • Web communication planning and expression • Web communication methods and tools • Web communication production processes and environment Certificate issued by the Committee for Audiovisual Communication Qualifications (26 September 2012).

MA, Art Education

TaiK, Department of Art Education

2003 – 2009

Master of Arts in Art Education at the University of Art and Design Helsinki.

MEd, Teacher Education

University of Oulu, Teacher Education

1997 – 2003

Master of Education, class teacher training programme. Exchange studies: Cyprus Finnish School, autumn 2001; Malmö University (pedagogy), spring 2000; Haagse Hogeschool, The Hague (Netherlands), autumn 1999.