The Master’s in Visual Arts at Florence Classical Arts Academy is a 2 years long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
Florence Classical Arts Academy (FCAA) is a private fine arts academy founded in Florence, Italy. Known for its rigorous training in traditional and classical art techniques, FCAA focuses on developing students' skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture using methods from the Renaissance and 19th-century academic traditions. The academy offers immersive, hands-on programs in classical realism and portraiture, aiming to preserve and pass on the art traditions that have been central to Florence’s cultural history.
Master’s in Visual Arts at Florence Classical Arts Academy
The admission to this program is open to the students who successfully accomplished the Three-Year Diploma in Visual Arts Program with FCAA or the students obtaining a BA in Visual Arts through other institutions. The applicant must demonstrate a high level of academic knowledge and skill in painting and drawing. The acceptance is confirmed or declined by the Board of Professors after the review of the portfolio. Contact the Admissions Office for details about specific portfolio requirements. This master program was developed for students who have received solid academic education in the Visual Arts and who would like to work in institutions or studios as art instructors. The duration of the master's program is two years. A alternatively, it is possible to complete only the first year of the training and receive a certificate of attendance. In the 2 years of training, we provide the necessary professional, practical and theoretical skills so that the future instructor can teach art effectively. Moreover, our master's program includes a teaching internship where the student assists art professors during practical lectures and lessons at the academy. A regular individual colloquium is scheduled with each of the students to give feedback on their teaching performance and offer professional advice. At the end of the training, students will have an opportunity to teach an art class themselves and to have a unique experience working with international students. Show less
The master program includes such subjects as painting, drawing, composition, Plein-air painting, copy practice as well as other subjects relevant for professional art education. In addition to the main subjects, we also offer courses in:
Florence Classical Arts Academy provides an intensive, atelier-style education centered on the classical arts. With a curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills, the academy teaches students to master techniques such as anatomical drawing, portraiture, and plein air painting. FCAA’s faculty includes accomplished artists who guide students in honing their craft and exploring their creative potential. The academy attracts a diverse, international community of students passionate about traditional art forms, offering both long-term programs and short courses suited to various levels of experience. Located in Florence, a city known for its art heritage, FCAA provides students with the unique opportunity to study in the heart of one of the world’s most renowned centers for classical art.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
