Foundation Year

Tuition is 16,590 USD per year, while the application deadline for the Feb 2027 intake is Dec 15, 2026.

The One-Year program is the first year of the Three-Year program and is the Foundation Year in one's professional art education. This course provides the students with highly individual and customised training in small student groups. Our professors are top-notch experts who will meet you on your level of preparation and your artistic background. The sequence of learning unfolds from drawing and painting basic geometrical figures, then still-life, then casts and finally leading to portraiture. This program enables a student to gain the necessary applied knowledge in order to begin building their portfolio. Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year Program the students receive the Certificate in Visual Arts and are eligible for admission to the second year of the Three-Year Program (Diploma in Visual Arts).

​​If accepted to the program, you will be required to pay a €950 registration fee to secure your place on the program. The fee is treated as a down payment and will be applied toward your tuition bill. Your registration fee must be submitted within 15 days of receiving your acceptance email.​

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.