Master Course

Curriculum

Painting
Advanced Drawing I
Advanced Painting I
Advanced Drawing II
Advanced Painting II
Advanced Portrait Painting
Advanced Figure Paintigns
Independent study in Painting
Developing Successful Portfolio
Diploma Project

Drawing
Advanced Drawing I
Advanced Drawing II
Advanced Painting I
Advanced Painting II
Advanced Figure Drawing and Media
Advanced Portrait Drawing
Developing Successful Portfolio
Independent study in Drawing
Diploma Project

*Curriculum would be changed without prior notice.

Professor

Course Schedule

17 Oct. 2011 / 8 Jun. 2012

15 Oct. 2012 / 7 Jun. 2013

Language

Italian or English or Spanish

Remarks column

The Master Course in Painting and Drawing in Accademia Riaci is an intensive course of study. We seek advanced students who are highly motivated, self-directed, and committed to the disciplines of painting and drawing. Our Master students work closely with a dedicated faculty of many professors who, in their own work, represent a broad range of contemporary painting and drawing. We encourage the cultivation and examination of each student’s individual vision within the discipline. Instruction is conducted primarily by the tutorial method. Candidates work independently in their studios with oversight provided by faculties. At the end of a year, the faculties meet with each student to appraise progress towards the diploma. These tutorials are supplemented with graduate classes. A Seminar is also offered, which focuses on diverse issues and fosters interaction among Master students across studio disciplines. A comprehensive education in drawing and painting stresses both breadth and depth. An awareness of the breadth of what is being done in the present and what has been done in the past encourages students to relate their own practice to both the current context and earlier historical ones. With this in mind, we require the study of art history, theory, and criticism to complement studio work. Our program majors and Master students profit by the experience of a rigorous conservatory education compounded with the breadth of exposure that such Accademia Riaci affords. The one-year of study toward the Master in Fine Arts culminates in a thesis exhibition.

One-Year Course / Semester Course

Curriculum

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Painting
Art History
Color Theory
Three Dimentional Design
Foundation Drawing and Painting
Introduction to Art
Drawing
Painting
Oil Painting
Tempera Painting
Acrylic Painting
Fresco painting
Developing Successful Portfolio
Independent study in Painting

Drawing
Art History
Color Theory
Three Dimentional Design
Foundation Drawing and Painting
Introduction to Art
Drawing
Descriptive Drawing
Figure Drawing and Media
Technical Drawing
Drawing the Human Head
Portrait Drawing
Developing Successful Portfolio
Independent study in Drawing

*Curriculum would be changed without prior notice.

Professor

Course Schedule

One-Year Course

17 Oct. 2011 / 8 Jun. 2012

15 Oct. 2012 / 7 Jun. 2013

Semester Course

17 Oct. 2011/ 24 Feb. 2012

27 Feb. 2012 / 8 Jun. 2012

15 Oct. 2012 / 22 Feb. 2013

25 Feb. 2013 / 7 Jun. 2013

Language

Italian or English or Spanish

Remarks column

The drawing and painting major is housed in the division of studio art in Florence, Italy. The program's curriculum emphasizes creativity and self-expression and is designed to provide students with life-enriching skills. The major in drawing and painting prepares you to become either a self-employed artist or to pursue a master of fine arts degree. Self-employed artists show and sell work in galleries, museums and a variety of other venues. As a drawing and painting major, you will study not only drawing and painting, but also art appreciation, art history, design, and other studio arts. You will have access to instruction in a wide range of techniques. Our faculties reflect the diversity and plurality of contemporary drawing and painting, while being grounded in traditional and historical methods and precepts. An awareness of the breadth of what has been done in the past and what is being done in the present encourages students to relate their own practice to both history and the contemporary context. The students in Fine Art spend a lot of time in studio classes creating original works, studying aspects of the field and examining a variety of media with which to work. After completing intermediate painting or drawing, your portfolio is reviewed by the drawing and painting faculty to determine if you can continue in the program. Before graduation, you must exhibit your work in a show, which serves as an exit review. The studio art faculties are artists in their respective fields, maintaining private studios and gallery contacts. Each exhibits widely and travels extensively to maintain a current and high status in their field.

Basic Course

Curriculum

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Painting Course
Art History I
Art History II
Color Theory I
Foundation Drawing and Painting I
Introduction to Art I
Art History III
Color Theory II
Foundation Drawing and Painting II
Introduction to Art II
Foundation Drawing I
Foundation Drawing II
Oil Painting II
Watercolor Painting
Tempera Painting II
Acrylic Painting II
Fresco painting II
Independent study in Painting I
Drawing III
Drawing IV
Painting I
Painting II
Independent study in Painting II
Developing Succesful Portfolio
Diploma project

Drawing Course
Art History I
Art History II
Color Theory I
Foundation Drawing and Painting I
Introduction to Art I
Art History III
Color Theory II
Foundation Drawing and Painting II
Introduction to Art II
Foundation Drawing I
Foundation Drawing II
Descriptive Drawing I
Figure Drawing and Media I
Technical Drawing I
Drawing the Human Head I
Portrait Drawing I
Independent study in Drawing I
Drawing I
Drawing II
Developing Successful Portfolio
Independent study in Drawing II
Diploma Project

*Curriculum would be changed without prior notice.

Professor

Course Schedule

17 Oct. 2011/ 7 Jun. 2013

15 Oct. 2012 / 6 Jun. 2014

Language

Italian only

Remarks column

This course seeks to provide the intellectual, creative, and physical environment in Florence, Italy that best fosters excellence in painting and drawing for students. The Drawing and Painting Curriculum provides a firm basis for students to develop a professional involvement with their work. Our students learn directly under the guidance of professors. A balance is sought between the acquisition of studio skills and the development of a critical intelligence. Students are encouraged, through the rigor of studio activity, to understand the breath of art in both its traditional and contemporary forms, and to gain increasing authority in their own work.

Courses evolve from the study of basic working methods and concepts to the refinements of personal vision and aesthetic judgment. In the final semester, each student is required to complete a thesis project, which culminates in a formal presentation and an exhibition of a coordinated body of work.

The faculty of practicing professional artists represent a diversity of attitudes and ideals. Through the format of studio instruction, dialogue, and critique, they seek to instill in each student a habit of self-instruction, which will serve far beyond the program. Studio activity is augmented by lectures, symposia, seminars, visiting artists, and field trips to museums and galleries.

Short Course

Instructor

Our instructors are active in modern art and have very strong insights into traditional painting and have very strong background not only on basic techniques, but also on Fresco and traditional techniques. Their artistic talent is no need to mention, but also they excel in instructing students in exciting manner and are brimmed with artistic power of Italy. We believe these classes can imbue professional artists with strong sense of artistic power.

Course Schedule

Art Short Course
Start date: Every Monday.
Course Periods: From October 10th to June 10th
Duration: 2weeks, 4weeks, 8weeks, 12weeks, 16weeks, 24weeks, 32 weeks

Language

Italian or English or Spanish

We can provide interpreters for the following language:
Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Hindu, Russian, French and German.
*Please contact the admission office.

Remarks column

Just for a month, you will start learning from basics of oil painting, water –color, fresco and other techniques to extend your learning to space structure and understanding s of shading, composition, including lectures on art history in order to study Italian art and out door drawing, participants will learn both traditional techniques and modern techniques. For those who will take two months course, you will learn techniques that can be only mastered in Italy in more thorough fashion. You will feel only Florence will make your environment possible for you to come up with such an inspiration.

Summer Course

Instructor

Our instructors are active in modern art and have very strong insights into traditional painting and have very strong background not only on basic techniques, but also on Fresco and traditional techniques. Their artistic talent is no need to mention, but also they excel in instructing students in exciting manner and are brimmed with artistic power of Italy. We believe these classes can imbue professional artists with strong sense of artistic power.

Course Schedule

Summer Course (Intensive)
4 Weeks
7 May. 2012 / 1 Jun. 2012
4 Jun. 2012 / 29 June. 2012
2 July. 2012 / 27 Jul. 2012
3 Sep. 2012 / 29 Sep. 2012
8 Weeks
7 May. 2012 / 29 Jun. 2012
4 Jun. 2012 / 27 Jul. 2012
12 Weeks
7 May. 2012 / 27 Jul. 2012

Language

Italian or English or Spanish

We can provide interpreters for the following language:
Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Hindu, Russian, French and German.
*Please contact the admission office.

Remarks column

Just for a month, you will start learning from basics of oil painting, water –color, fresco and other techniques to extend your learning to space structure and understanding s of shading, composition, including lectures on art history in order to study Italian art and out door drawing, participants will learn both traditional techniques and modern techniques. For those who will take two months course, you will learn techniques that can be only mastered in Italy in more thorough fashion. You will feel only Florence will make your environment possible for you to come up with such an inspiration.