Admissions

Application Procedures

Your FAA application process begins when you submit your online application. The MA Faculty will select the best candidates as demonstrated by their interest, as expressed through their personal statements, in learning a classical methodology to acquire or build upon their current skill set, and if the examples of personal artwork reflect a strong interest in figurative realism.

Applicants must present:

  • Transcript
  • One letter of reference
  • Resume or CV
  • Personal statement
  • Images (in the form of low resolution jpgs) of 10-20 artworks produced in the last 3 years. At least 5 images should represent figurative art.

With regard to the portfolio of 10-20 images of artwork produced in the last 3 years, the MA faculty will look for a minimum level of technical skill. Candidates who are accepted will have demonstrated the required proficiencies to undertake the Academy’s MA program.

To be admitted to FAA’s Master of Arts (MA) program in Studio Art, you must have earned a Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA or a diploma from an established three-year academy like The Florence Academy of Art. Your Bachelor’s degree must be awarded from an institution accredited by an appropriate regional accrediting body. No transfer credits will be accepted.

Required Applications Materials

  • Transcripts
    Submit an official final undergraduate transcript. If currently enrolled, official in-progress transcripts may be sent. Transcripts may be sent electronically to transcript.ma@florenceacademyofart.edu or mailed to: The Florence Academy of Art, Via Aretina 293, 50136 Florence, Italy
    Official transcripts must come directly from the institution. We cannot accept a .pdf file.
  • Resume or CV
    Submit an outline of your educational, professional, and work-related experiences.
  • Letter of Recommendation
    Submit one Letter of Recommendation from previous instructors, practicing artists, or college administrators.
  • Personal Statement
    Submit a 300-500 word Personal Statement.
  • Portfolio
    You must submit a portfolio of ten (10) to twenty (20) images along with an inventory list of works in the order they appear. Include the title, medium, dimensions, and date of completion for each piece. Your portfolio ideally will include recent (3 years) images.

Application Deadlines

October 15 (early acceptance)
February 15 (second review)
June 15 (final deadline)

Enrollment is capped at 30 students per cohort.

Submitting Materials

All above materials must be uploaded to your online application. For further information: ma.studioart@florenceacademyofart.edu

Admissions Notification

When all application materials have been received your application will be complete and ready for review. You will be notified within three weeks after a decision has been rendered by the MA Coordinator, Caitlin Bludgus.

CONTACT
Caitlin Bludgus
MA Academic Support Officer
caitlin@florenceacademyofart.edu
Tel. 011-39-055-245444

Tuition

Tuition for FAA’s MA program is calculated per session.

Summer 2024 (July 1 – August 2): $8,900
Summer 2025 (June 30 – August 1): $10,500

To reserve their place, students will pay a non-refundable deposit within two weeks of the date of the notice of acceptance. Payment in full is due within 12 weeks from the date of acceptance.

Students will receive a materials list and be responsible for purchasing their own supplies.

Tuition at FAA is established annually by the Board of Trustees and is subject to change each year.

Methods of Tuition Payment

FAA accepts bank transfers and Zelle. FAA requires a non-refundable deposit upon acceptance and final payment by May 1. If you fail to make tuition payments, FAA reserves the right to bar you from class, withhold grades, withhold diploma and/or transcripts, and/or to enforce suspension.

Tuition Refund Policy

The balance of tuition fees will not be refunded after May 1. In order to receive a refund of the balance of tuition fees paid, students must withdraw before that date.

Deferment Policy

Students may defer their acceptance for 1 year if written notification is received by March 1. The accepted student who requests deferment will automatically be enrolled in the following year’s program. If no notification is received, or if the accepted student needs more than one year of deferment, the student will need to reapply when they are ready to attend the program. Please note that due to each enrollment cycle being unique, that admission is not guaranteed when re-applying. This is true even if you have been accepted into the program previously and need to defer for more than one year.

Teaching Assistantships

Loans are not currently available for this program. A limited number of teaching assistantships are awarded to students who enter their 3rd year of the program. Many school districts offer full or partial tuition for Master’s programs, make sure to check with your administration for tuition assistance.