Studying at the Fine Arts Academy of Bologna
5. Admission of foreign students
The Fine Arts Academy of Bologna proposes four areas (otherwise known as 'schools'): painting, sculpting, decoration and scenography. The students must pass, over the four-year course of study, a total number of exams ranging between 17 and 21, according to the stream chosen.
The course, all of which annual, are 'core' courses (compulsory), or 'modules' (chosen by the student). Each student must organise his or her own plan of studies, distributing the chosen modules over the four years (9 for painting and scenography, 8 for sculpting, 6 for decoration).
The qualification awarded, after the discussion of the dissertation (artistic and theoretical test), is a diploma.
There is also a Free School of the Nude, lasting four years, at the end of which a certificate is awarded; this course only comprises the teaching of Painting, History of Art, and Engraving Techniques.
Each course is annual in duration, and attendance is compulsory. The student must pass an exam for each course, at the end of the cycle of lessons and according to the official exam calendar.
Painting School
Sculpture school
Painting
Sculpture
The History of Art
The History of Art
Artistic anatomy
Artistic anatomy
Engraving techniques
Decoration school
Scenography school
Decoration
Scenografy
The History of Art
The History of Art
Artistic anatomy
Ornamental plaster
Engraving techniques
Cultural anthropology
Costumes for stage drama
Design
Principles of architecture and town-planning
Aesthetics
Phenomenology of the contemporary arts
Photography
Methodology of design
Pedagogy and teaching of art
Restoration
Scene techniques
The history of drama
History and methodology of art criticism
Sculpting techniques
Metal casting techniques
Special graphic techniques
Pictorial techniques
Technology and the use of marble
Theory of perception and psychology of form
Year by year the student has to pass the core exams laid down for the orientation he or she is registered in, that is:
- Painting School
1st year
2nd year
3rd year
4th year
Painting I
Painting II
Painting III
Painting IV
Anatomy I
Anatomy II
Anatomy III
Anatomy IV
History of Art I
History of Art II
History of Art III
History of Art IV
Engraving I
Engraving II
- Sculpture school
1st year
2nd year
3rd year
4th year
Scultura I
Scultura II
Scultura III
Scultura IV
Anatomy I
Anatomy II
Anatomy III
Anatomy IV
History of Art I
History of Art II
History of Art III
History of Art IV
- Decoration school
1st year
2nd year
3rd year
4th year
Decoration I
Decoration II
Decoration III
Decoration IV
Anatomy I
Anatomy II
Engraving I
Engraving II
History of Art I
History of Art II
History of Art III
History of Art IV
Ornamental plastering I
Ornamental plastering II
- Scenography school
1st year
2nd year
3rd year
4th year
Scenography I
Scenography II
Scenography III
Scenography IV
History of Art I
History of Art II
History of Art III
History of Art IV
Modules included by the student in his or her study plan must be added to these core subjects.
The academic year starts on 3rd November and ends on 13th June.
Christmas holidays: 23rd December - 6th January.
Easter holidays: One week (from the Thurdsay before Easter to the following Thursday)
Other holidays: 25th Aprile, 1st May, 8th December
Summer session: between 15th June and 30th July
Autumn session: between 15th September and 30th October
Winter session: between 1st February and 28th February
In the complex of the Fine Arts Academy there are teaching rooms for theoretical activities as well as laboratories. The Aula Magna is used for theory lessons, lectures and video projections. The painting, sculpture, decoration and engraving workshops are situated on the ground floor and on the first floor, in the different wings of the building; the scenography workshops are situated in the Imerio wing, while the multimedia room is on the ground floor. New teaching and exhibition areas are under construction in the basement.
5. Admission of foreign students
Foreign students, both European and non-European, who wish to register at the Bologna Fine Arts Academy must apply by 15th March at an Italian consolate of their country of origin, using the special forms prepared by the art teaching inspectorate (enclosures I and II, protocol no. 11247 Div. I Section I, dated 9/12/1980). Between 15th and 30th September the Academy's entrance exams are held in Bologna with a graphic test relating to the chosen stream (painting, sculpture, decoration, scenography) and an oral test to evaluate the knowledge of Italian. For information: The Registrar's Office, Mrs. Irene Tagliavini, from 8.30 AM to1.30 PM, tel.: +39-51-243064 or 051-244252.
Erasmus students are accepted on the basis of the accords stipulated in the Socrates-Erasmus programme, with no registration or payment of tuition fees; they can arrive at any time during the academic year, informing the Erasmus office beforehand via the University/Academy coordinator of their country of origin.
Deals with the Institution's international relations. It is a service aimed to the students of the Academy as well as the foreign students interested in exchange programmes, especially in the European field. Who is in charge of the Socrates-Erasmus programme is Maria Rita Bentini (teacher of art history), with the aid of Juan Carlos Battilani (teacher of anatomic drawing) in charge for the spanish speaking countries. During the academic year the office is open on the publicised days and times. The office is situated at no. 54, Via delle Belle Arti, post code 40126; tel. +39-51-243064 or 051-244252, fax +39-51-253032. accademia.bologna@europe.com
Fine Arts Academy Library
54, Via Belle Arti - 40126 BO;
tel.: +39-051-243064
Monday - Friday 8,30 AM - 1,30 PM
Saturday 8,30 AM - 1,30 PM
University Library
35, Via Zamboni - 40126 BO;
tel.: +39-051-243420
Monday - Friday 9,00 AM - 7,00 PM
Saturday 9,00 AM - 1,00 PM
Archiginnasio
1, Piazza Galvani - 40124 BO;
tel.: +39-051-276811
Monday - Friday 9,00 AM - 6,45 PM
Saturday 9,00 AM - 1,45 PM
Main Public Reading Library and Film Library
8, Via Galliera - 40121 BO;
tel.: +39-051-230800
Monday - Saturday 9,00 AM - 7,00 PM
There is a library in every neighbourhood of the town. In order to gain to the library of the Visual Arts Department of Bologna University you will need a special permit issued by the Department Director.
Council-run museums
Town Council Art Collections: 6, Piazza Maggiore; tel.: +39-051-203526
Galleria Comunale d'Arte Moderna, Piazza della Costituzione 3; tel.: +39-051-502859
Villa delle Rose, Via Saragozza 232; tel.: +39-051-436818
Museo Morandi, Piazza Maggiore 6; tel.: +39-051-203646
Museo Civico Archeologico, Via dell'Archiginnasio 2; tel.: +39-051-233849
Museo Civico Medievale, Via Manzoni 4; tel.: +39-051-228912
Museo Civico d'Arte Industriale "Davia Bargellini", Strada Maggiore, 44; tel.: +39-051-236708
Entrance to the state museums is free upon presenting the Fine Arts Academy registration card.
Pinacoteca Nazionale, 56, Via Belle Arti; tel.: +39-051-243222
Museo Marsigli Aldrovandi, 35, Via Zamboni; tel.: +39-051-243420
Among the other museums worthy of note are: Museo delle Cere Anatomiche, via Irnerio 48; tel.: +39-51-244467.
De Foscherari, 1/D, Via Goidanich; tel.:+39-051-221308
Forni, 26, Via Farini; tel.+39-051-231589
Forni Stefano, 2, Piazza Cavour; tel.:+39-051-225679
Graffio, 23/5, Via Sant''Apollonia; tel.: +39-051-352074
Marabini Marina, 45, Via Nosadella; tel.:+39-051-6447482
Marescalchi, 116/b, Via Mascarella; tel.:+39-051-245468
Neon, 5b, Via dei Bersaglieri; tel.: +39-051-264008
Otto Arte Contemporanea, 50, Via d'Azeglio; tel.:+39-051-333790
Spazia, 5, Via dell'Inferno; tel.: +39-051-220184
Studio G7, 7/G, Via Val d'Aposa; tel.:+39-051-266497
Teatro Comunale, 1, Largo Respighi ; tel.: +39-051-222999
Teatro Duse, 42, Via Cartolerie; tel.: +39-051-231836
Teatro Dehon, 59, Via Libia; tel.: +39-051-342934/344742
Teatro delle Moline, 1, Via delle Moline; tel.: +39-051-235288
Arena del Sole, 44, Via dell'Indipendenza; tel.: +39-051-270790
Teatro Testoni, 16, Via G. Matteotti; tel.: +39-051-379000
Sala Europa, 5, P.zza Costituzione; tel.: +39-051-6375165
Teatro S. Leonardo, 63, Via S. Vitate; tel.: +39-051-342934/344742)
Link Project, 14, Via Fioravanti, tel.: +39-51-370971/370972
Italo-Francese, 4, Via de' Marchi; tel.: +39-051-332828
Italo-Americana, 11, Via Belmeloro; tel.: +39-051-262825
Italo-Tedesca, 29, Strada Maggiore; tel.: +39-051-225658
Italo-Britannica, 14/2, Via Santo Stefano; tel.: +39-051-221249
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