Foundation in Graphic Arts is a full-time program covering the principles, techniques, and methods of graphic arts.

This is a comprehensive 1-year program giving students an in-depth preparation in drawing, as well as etching techniques, and materials. Projects are of mixed length to develop core manual and observational skills alongside developing individual intuition. Pencil, charcoal, sanguine, ink (drawing and printing) will all be explored. Classes are predominantly practical and studio based, the course also incorporates seminars, lectures (anatomy and art history) and guided museum visits. The course is taught by FAA instructors and supervised by the program’s Principal Instructor.

The overall aim of the program is for students to acquire key techniques to support individual artistic development in drawing; a skill considered fundamental to reach excellence in painting, sculpture, or other art forms. Students explore three-dimensional form and confront the human figure (life drawing, portrait, self-portrait) to produce varied works from short sketches, through to fully resolved representations using different media.

Additional Information

As well as supporting individual artistic development, the course is also suitable as a foundation study program to support further progression at undergraduate level, or more advanced atelier level training.

The Florence Academy does not offer an BA or BFA degree, or university credits for this program. Students who complete the 1-year program in Graphic Arts will receive a document of attendance and transcript from The Florence Academy of Art. Credits may be expressed in relation to the completed hours of study. For more information on credits and further study please contact the Registrar.

Medium & Materials

Students will explore various mediums and materials including pencil, charcoal, sanguine, ink (for both drawing and printing), and other relevant materials as required for the projects.

What is included

  • Instruction in English
  • Individual critiques
  • Comprehensive studio-based classes
  • Seminars and lectures on Anatomy and Art History
  • Guided museum visits
  • Discounted art supplies
  • Extended access to the studios and school facilities after class until 9 pm
  • Access to the on-campus FAA Cafe where students may purchase breakfast, lunch and enjoy an afternoon aperitivo
  • List of housing recommendations

Dates & Schedule

Academic Year 2024-2025: September 30, 2024 – June 13, 2025 (Closed enrollment)

  • Fall Trimester 2024: September 30 – December 6
  • Winter Trimester 2025: January 7 – March 14
  • Spring Trimester 2025: April 7 – June 13

Academic Year 2025-2026 TBA in November.

Class Times: 9am – 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Thursdays are dedicated to individual studio lab time 9am – 4pm / museum visits.

  • Anatomy classes: Monday evenings 5pm
  • Art History lectures: Friday evenings from 5:30pm
  • Museum visits: A series of guided visits (schedule communicated at the start of each term)

Tuition

Euro 15.000

Deposit:                        € 1.000,00 due within 7 days to secure place (non – refundable)
1st Installment:           € 5.500,00 due by June 1, 2024
2nd Installment:         € 5.500,00 due by November 1, 2024
3rd Installment:          € 3.000,00 due by February 1, 2025

Location

ADDRESS: Via Aretina 293, Florence, Italy