The Florence Academy of Art

Student Handbook
2013-2014

W elcome to the Florence Academy of Art for the training of the

realist painter and sculptor

Via delle Casine 21/R, 50122 Florence, Italy - Tel:+39 055 245444 - Fax:+39 055 2343701 -
info@florenceacademyofart.com

Götaforsliden 17, 431 34 Mölndal, Sweden - Tel:+46 31 7060860

gothenburg@florenceacademyofart.com
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACADEMIC LIFE
Mission of Statement ..................................... .......... Page 7
Historical Overview ................................................... Page 8
School Calendar ....................................................... Page 9
Locations and Resources ...................................... Page 10
Studio Locations ..................................................... Page 12
Library ...................................................................... Page 13
Florence Academy Blog ....................................... Page 14
Image Archive ....................................................... Page 15
Recommended Reading List ................................ Page 16
Faculty .................................................................... Page 18
Weekly Teaching Schedule .................................. Page 20
Studio Assistants ..................................................... Page 22
Studio Policy ........................................................... Page 23
Advancement ....................................................... Page 26
Grading ................................................................... Page 29
Tuition fees, deadlines, Payment terms ................ Page 31

STUDENT LIFE
Essential Basics ....................................................... Page 33
Entertainment ......................................................... Page 35
Useful Telephone Numbers .................................... Page 36
Medical Situations ................................................. Page 37
Study Visa/Sojourn Permit ..................................... Page 38

ADMINISTRATION
Board of Trustees ..................................................... Page 42

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ACADEMIC LIFE

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 MISSION STATEMENT

The Florence Academy of Art was founded in 1990 by Daniel Graves to train students and to provide the
highest possible level of instruction in classical drawing, painting and sculpture. We aim for our students to
acquire the technical skills needed to develop a visual language, and, ultimately, create a work that is both
personal and universally relevant. Our curriculum is based on the major Realist ateliers of 19th century
Paris, best exemplified by the systematic training offered by the French Academies. Our philosophy, which
underlies the Academy’s curriculum and method of instruction, demands skill based discipline, a
consideration for canons of beauty, and the direct study of nature and the Old Masters as the foundation for
great painting and sculpture.

Mission Statement

To provide the highest level of instruction in classical methods of drawing, painting and
sculpture for students wishing to pursue careers as professional artists in the Realist tradition.

Philosophy

The Florence Academy of Art is a small and dynamic center dedicated to the training of young artists
through the combination of intense observation with advanced craft skills. The curriculum derives
from the classical-realist tradition rooted in the 19th century (most particularly exemplified by the
French Academies in the teaching of master painters like Gérôme, Bonnat and Carlos Duran) but also
addresses the creative and professional position of the artist in a contemporary environment.

It is the view of this Academy that throughout the 20th century prominent movements of art have
steadily drawn attention (and teaching) away from close observation of the material world and the
acquisition of strong technical skills, to a position where cohesive artistic thought is inexorably
fragmented by the urge towards greater individual expression.

The Academy therefore provides students with the opportunity to explore distinctive aspects of their
chosen subject through the development of considerable powers of draftsmanship, direct study of
works of the Old Masters and a deep, practical understanding of the materials and methods of the
artist. By this means, and through the resulting identification of clear artistic objectives, students
acquire creative self-confidence, visual understanding and subtle and precise powers of description.

Study at the Academy centers upon the importance of drawing (particularly drawing from the human
figure) as a means to gaining skill in painting or sculpture. Through intense observation students
acquire a visual literacy that enables them to interpret humanist values in their work, and, ultimately,
create a work of universal relevance.

The program, like that of the French Academies, is based upon systematic progression through the
classical disciplines, interpreting the basic elements of composition, form, color harmony and
expression. Advancement to each level of study is dependent upon successful completion of the
previous level. In this way, the program is carefully matched to each individual and not imposed in a
‘study group’ context.

Goals
In summary, the Academy aims to train artists to:

- draw to a very high standard

- execute works in painting or sculpture to high levels of professional

craftsmanship

- acquire a deep understanding of the works and methods of the Old Masters

- acquire a sound awareness of commercial practices in Fine Art

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Historical Overview
- written by Sean Forester

The Florence Academy of Art continues a tradition of artistic training that descends from Renaissance
ateliers, such as our namesake, the Florentine, Accademia del Disgeno, founded by Vasari in 1563.
The atelier method can be traced through the lineages of the greatest masters of Western European art:
Leonardo studied in the atelier (or bottega) of Verrocchio, Van Dyck with Rubens, and Sargent with
Carlos-Duran.

The atelier method was based on a clear progression of art training under the supervision of the master
artist. In the 16th century, the young students began by copying master drawings, grinding pigments
and preparing canvas. They progressed to drawing antique sculptures then to portraiture, still life, and
drapery studies. Finally, they arrived at the core of the training: study of the human figure from life in
north daylight, either painted in oil or modeled with clay. Advanced students continued to assist the
master with his works until they set up their own ateliers.

The great national Academies of the 17th, 18th and 19th century in Europe evolved from this tradition.
In addition to important practical training, the academies added anatomy, perspective, composition, art
history, and humanities. The name “academy” was chosen because of its association with Plato’s
philosophy. As Leonardo’s Notebooks show, Renaissance artists aspired to be seen as intellectuals as
well as craftsmen; they wanted painting and sculpture to take their rightful place within the liberal arts
next to poetry, music, mathematics and philosophy. Alberti and Vasari in Florence, the Caracci
brothers in Bologna, Zuccaro in Rome, and later the founders of the renowned L'Ecole Des Beaux-
Arts in Paris all shared a belief in this humanistic art training. The definitive theory and practice is
presented in Joshua Reynold’s Discourses before the Royal Academy, London in 1769.

However, in the 20th century this tradition very nearly died out. Modernism, two world wars, and
massive changes in technology and communication changed the landscape of art education. The
formulaic passage of artistic knowledge from generation to generation that had previously formed the
foundation of Western art was abandoned, leaving few artists to teach these principles in their private
studios. As we begin the 21st century, The Florence Academy of Art is at the center of the recovery of
this classical artistic training. Our students follow a curriculum similar to the ateliers and academies
described above.

While the curriculum of the The Florence Academy of Art is rooted in classical tradition, we make art
for the contemporary world. In this globalized and fast-paced time, many people are returning to the
authenticity of fine craftsmanship: slow food, handmade furniture, bespoke clothing, traditional dance
and martial arts, and of course, music where academies like Julliard and Curtis Institute continue the
classical tradition. Similarly, The Florence Academy of Art seeks to carry forward the best of the
Western art tradition with an emphasis on craftsmanship and a humanist perspective.

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 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Academic Year September 30, 2013 – June 20, 2014

Fall Trimester 2013 September 30 – December 13, 2013
Winter Trimester 2014 January 7 – March 21, 2014
Spring Trimester 2014 April 7 – June 20, 2014

Summer Session 2014 Florence June 30 – July 25, 2014

Mölndal June 23 – July 11, 2014

Vacation Periods December 14 – January 6

March 22 – April 6
Holidays (If an Italian/Swedish Holiday falls during the academic year,
classes are held as usual unless otherwise announced.)
Florence Mölndal
November 1 November 3
December 8
December 25 & 26 December 24, 25 & 26
January 1 January 1
January 7 January 6
March 31 March 29, 30 & 31
April 1 April 1
April 25 April 30
May 1 May 1
May 9
June 2 June 6
June 24 June 21 & 22*

* The school in Mölndal will be closed on June 21st for midsommarafton.

Critique Weeks
Fall Trimester
Drawing & Painting: Week of December 9
Sculpture: Week of December 2 (Casting; last week of trimester )

Winter Trimester
Drawing & Painting: Week of March 17
Sculpture: Week of March 10 (Casting; last week of trimester)

Spring Trimester
Drawing & Painting: Week of June 16
Sculpture: Week of June 9 (Casting; last week of trimester )

Special Events
End of Year Ceremony, June 13, 2014

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LOCATIONS AND RESOURCES

Florence

Intensive Drawing Program

Via delle Casine 21r
50122 Florence Italy
Tel. 055-245444 (Susan Tintori)
Tel. 055-2479708 (Rosemary Galli)
Fax 055-2343701
info@florenceacademyofart.com
Registrar@florenceacademyofart.com

Susan Tintori, Executive Director

Rosemary Galli, Registrar and Summer Session Director
Suzy Fiddy, Accounts Manager and Model Coordinator, Tel. 346-4950042
Alex Morris, Studio Services Manager
Tiziano Casella, Maintenance, (for all maintenance questions and problems please call
the office)

Office hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Intermediate Painting Program

Via Fratelli Bandiera, 7r
50137 Florence Italy
Tel. 055-661406

Advanced Painting Program

Via Ugo Foscolo, 6
50124 Florence Italy
Tel. 055-223825

Sculpture Program
Via Palazzo Bruciato, 2
50121 Florence Italy
Tel. 055-483565

Library
Via Fratelli Bandiera, 7r

Opening Hours: posted on the library door

Please note that the Library is closed during the summer

Student Gallery
Via delle Casine, 21r
Open during office hours

Wireless connection provided in all studio locations; computer provided in Via Fratelli Bandiera

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Mölndal

Intensive Drawing/Painting Program

Götaforsliden 17
432 34 Mölndal, Sweden
Tel: +46 31 7060860
Email: gothenburg@florenceacademyofart.com

Andreas Birath, Executive Director

Penny Moberg, Finance and Administration Manager

Office hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Wireless connection provided in the studio, computer provided in the dining area

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STUDIO LOCATIONS

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 LIBRARY

Location
Via Fratelli Bandiera, 7R
Italy
Tel: 055 661406

Opening Hours
Please check noticeboards for current opening hours or telephone 055 245444 Mon – Fri between
9.00 am and 1.00 pm.

Loan Policy
The FAA would like to provide the opportunity for each student to access the collection and
borrow the circulating material. As the current collection is small the loan period by necessity
needs to be a short period to provide reasonable access and turn around time for the material.

Circulating material may be borrowed from the library for two weeks only.
Maximum number of items that can be borrowed at one time: (2).

Responsibility for the material is assumed by the student for the material borrowed. Any loss or
damage will be assessed to the student.

There is no fee to borrow material from the Library. However, a late charge of 0.50 Euro will be
assessed for each day the material is late. Borrowing privileges will be suspended until the charges
are paid.

Use of Library materials is copywrited and for personal use only and according to library rules set
forth.

The Collection
The FAA intends to increase the number of items in the collection and will develop a prioritized
acquisition plan. Your suggestions for books and material in this regard will be greatly appreciated.
Alternatively should you wish to donate any art books to the FAA library this would also be
appreciated.

Please note that the Library is closed during the summer.

The British Institute of Florence

Harold Acton Library
Lungarno Guicciardini 9
http://www.britishinstitute.it/en/library/membership.asp
Membership benefits include FREE Internet and computing facilities; open shelved access to over
50,000 books; borrowing of up to 4 books for a month; newspapers and journals in English and
Italian; DVDs, CDS and videos for loan for a week.

The Art Library

Located is part of the Gothenburg University Library and situated at HDK.

Kristinelundsgatan 6-8, Göteborg

http://www.hdk.gu.se/en/library

The library is open to the public and contains over 25,000 volumes specialized in fine art, craft,
photography and design.

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 FLORENCE ACADEMY BLOG

Get involved

The Florence Academy blog, http://www.florenceacademyofart.com/blog/ was designed to

provide a space where we can share what is going on within the school, connect to events outside
of the community, strengthen relationships, show work, and inspire and learn from one another. We
encourage you to send us your contributions on artists, events, galleries, exhibitions, competitions,
grants, information on materials and techniques, videos, your own work, and more. If you have
news or an image you would like to share, please send it to one of the emails below:

info@florenceacademyofart.com
gothenburg@florenceacademyofart.com

The complete Friday lecture image archive is accessible only to FAA users in the area reserved for
students and alumni, Lecture slides. FAA users must register. You will receive an email generated
from Wordpress with a password for logging on.
With regard to submitting images of your work, our intention will be to select and post those images
that best reflect your highest potential. We therefore will require that the images submitted are fully
realized works. This can include a fully realized sketch for a large painting, or a finished maquette
for a life sized sculpture. Images should be submitted in the form of high quality jpegs not larger
than: width 600/700 pixels; height 450/550 pixels; 200 KB.

We invite all of you to register and use the Florence Academy blog:

http://www.florenceacademyofart.com/blog/

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 IMAGE ARCHIVE

Image Archive
The Florence Academy of Art currently has an archive of over 5,000 images that are available for
student access via The Florence Academy of Art Library at Via F. Bandiera 7r during Library hours.

ARTStor
In addition to our own library of images, students also have access to thousands of images
through ARTStor which are available for viewing and download to students of The Florence
Academy of Art from any of The Florence Academy of Art studio locations.

Instructions on how to use the Image archive and ARStor are available in the Library and on
the Forum, http://florenceacademyforum.com/phpBB/

How to Access ARTStor

1. From one of the FAA studios only (access is via FAA wireless connection and you must be
connected via one of our studios) go to http://www.artstor.org/index.shtml

2. Click “GO” in the upper left corner.

3. Full instructions on how to register for your own account is stated as shown.

4. You MUST bring your own CD, DVD or UBS key to copy & download images.

For more image of great artwork, see the Art History section on the FAA Blog!

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 RECOMMENDED READING LIST

Drawing
Speed, Harold. The Practice and Science of Drawing. New York, Dover, 1972.

Cole, Rex Vicat. Perspective for the Artist. New York: Dover, 1976.

Boisbaudran, LeCoq. Training the Memory in Art & the Education of the Artist. London: Macmillan,
1911.

Vanderpoel, John. The Human Figure. New York: Dover, 1958.

Hale, Robert. Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters. New York: Watson-Guptill,1964.

Composition
Pearce, Cyril. Composition: An Analysis of the Principles of Pictorial Design. London: Barsford, 1927.

Poore, Henry R. Pictorial Composition & the Cristical Judgement of Pictures. New York: Putnam,
1903.

Payne, Edgar, The Composition of Outdoor Painting. Bellflower, CA.: DeRu’s Fine Arts, 2006.

Blanc, Charles. The Grammer of Painting and Engraving. Trans. Kate Doggett. Chicago: Griggs,
1879.

Dow, Arthur W. Pictorial Composition. Berkeley: UC Press, 1997

Anatomy
Richer, Paul. Artistic Anatomy (R. Hale. Trans.) New York: Watson-Guptill, 1971.

Peck, Stephen. Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist. New York: Oxford, 1982.

Goldfinger, Eliot. Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form. New York: Oxford, 1991.

Perard, Victor. Anatomy and Drawing. New York: Dover, 2004.

Painting
Stevenson, R.A.M. Velasquez. London: G.Bell and Sons, 1899.

Speed, Harold. Oil Painting Techniques and Materials. New York: Dover, 1987.

Solomon, Solomon R., The Practice of Oil Painting. London: Seeley, 1911.

Harrison, Birge. Landscape Painting. New York: Scribners, 1909.

Charteriers, Evan. John Sargent. New York: Scribners, 1927.

Quiet Magic: The Still Lives of Emil Carlson. New York: Vance Jordan Fine Art, 1997.

Gammell, R.H. Ives. The Twighlight of Painting, The Boston School: 1900-1930, The Shop Talk of
Degas

Schmid, Richard. Alla Prima. South Burlington, VT: Stove Praire Press, 1998.

Brown, Jonathan. Velasquez: Technique of Genius. New Haven: Yale, 1998.

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Painting cont.
Van de Wetering, Ernst. Rembrandt: The Painter at Work. Amsterdam: AUP, 1997.

Wheelock, Arthur K., Vermeer and the Art of Painting. New Haven: Yale, 1995.

Sculpture
Bodem, Robert. Drawing in Space: A Manual for Figurative Sculpture. Florence: FAA, 2004.

Lanteri, Edward. Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure. New York: Dover, 1985

Clark, Kenneth. The Nude: A Study in Ideal Form. Princeton: PUP, 1972.

Art History/Aesthetics
Reynolds, Sir Joshua. Discourses on Art. London: Yale University Press, 1997.

Vasari, Giorgio. The Lives of the Artists. London: Penguin Books, 1965.
Da Vinci, Leonardo. Notebooks, vols. I ,II. New York: Dover, 1970.

Weinberg, Barbara. The Lure of Paris: 19th Century American Painters and Their French Teachers.
New York: Abbeville,1991.

Gombrich, Ernst. The Story of Art.

Painting Materials and Techniques

The FAA Drawing/Painting Manual.

Mayer, Ralph. The Artist’s Handbook. New York: Viking Penguin, 1991.

Eastlake, Charles. Methods and Materials of Painting of the Great Schools and Maters Vol. I & II.
Dover

Massey, Robert. Formulas for Painters. New York: Watson-Guptill, 1988.

For more interesting information, see Related Links and Favorite Blogs on the FAA Blog!

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 FACULTY

Daniel Graves, Director, The Florence Academy of Art

Florence

Intensive Drawing Program

Simona Dolci, Director
Principal Instructors:
Maureen Hyde
Janne Jaaskelainen
Simone Moriitz
Tanvi Pathare

Assistant Instructors:
Nicholas Chen
Ione Huner Gordon
Lynn Guo
Vladimir Jovicevic
Tatyana Shelly

Intermediate Program (Advanced Drawing & Beginning Painting)

Daniela Astone, Director

Principal Instructors:
Richard Greathouse
Maureen Hyde
Vitaliy Shtanko
Tanvi Pathare

Assistant Instructors:
Sarah Gibson
Jamie Coreth

Painting Program
Ramiro Sanchez, Director

Principal Instructors:
Daniela Astone
Daniel Graves
Janne Jaaskelainen

Sculpture Program
Rob Bodem, Director

Principal Instructors:
Hywel Pratley
Sanne Von Tongeren

Assistant Instructor:
Kresten Smedemark

Drawing Course, Sculpture Program

Simone Moritz, Director

Principal Instructors:
Richard Greathouse
Per Elof Nilsson Ricklund
Vitaliy Shtanko

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Anatomy & Ecorché
Per Elof Nilsson Ricklund, Director
Richard Greathouse, Assistant

Viewing & Reviewing Artists

Jamie Coreth, Coordinator

Mölndal

Intensive Drawing/Painting Program

Andreas Birath, Academic Director
Principle Instructors:
Cornelia Hernes
Stephen Bauman
Amelia Meredith

Assistant Instructor:
Marie Blom

Anatomy
Stephen Bauman, Coordinator

Viewing & Reviewing Artists

Cornelia Hernes, Coordinator

Academic Advising
All new students will meet with Daniel Graves in Florence or Andreas Birath in Mölndal for an
individual meeting during the first trimester.

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 WEEKLY TEACHING SCHEDULE

Florence

Casine
Studio Assistant Anton Dymtchenko
Monday Simona Dolci
Assistant Tatyana Shelly
Tuesday Maureen Hyde
Assistant Ione Hunter Gordon
Tues Evening Drawing Janne Jaaskelainen
Wednesday Simona Dolci
Assistant Nicholas Chen
Wed Evening Drawing Simone Moritz
Thursday Tanvi Pathare
Assistant Vladimir Jovicevic
Friday Simone Moritz
Assistant Lynn Guo
Bandiera
Instructor in Residence Maureen Hyde
Studio Assistant Toby Neve
Monday Danieal Astone/Sarah Gibson
Tuesday Richard Greathouse
Tues Evening Drawing Richard Greathouse
Wednesday Maureen Hyde
Thursday Vitaliy Shtanko
Thursday Evening Drawing Tanvi Pathare
Richard Greathouse/Jamie
Friday Coreth
Porta Romana
Instructor in Residence Janne Jaaskelainen
Studio Assistant Steffen Tba
Monday Ramiro Sanchez
Monday Evening Drawing Ramiro Sanchez
Tuesday no instruction
Wednesday Janne Jaaskelainen
Wed Evening Drawing Janne Jaaskelainen
Thursday Daniela Astone
Daniel Graves/Ramiro
Friday Sanchez
Sculpture
Monday Rob Bodem
Tuesday Hywel Pratley

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 Wednesday Kresten Smedemark
Thursday Rob Bodem
Friday Sanne Von Tongeren
Sculpture Drawing
Monday Simone Moritz
Tuesday Vitaliy Shtanko
Tues Evening Drawing Tba
Wednesday Richard Greathouse
Thursday no instruction
Thurs Evening Drawing Simone Moritz
Friday Per Elof Nilsson Ricklund

Mölndal

Mölndal

Monday Stephen Bauman

Monday Evening Figure Drawing Cornelia Hernes
Tuesday Stephen Bauman
Tuesday Evening Figure Drawing Amelia Meredith
Wednesday Andreas Birath
Wednesday Evening Composition
Thursday Amelia Meredith
Thursday Evening Anatomy Stephen Bauman
Friday
Friday Evening Lecture Series Cornelia Hernes

The Florence Academy of Art reserves the right to make changes in the teaching staff when necessary

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 STUDIO ASSISTANTS

Florence

Via delle Casine

Cleaning
Fall: Kevin Boylan
Winter: Benjamin Arnold
Spring: Oliver Chennells

Studio Assistant: Anton Dymtchenko

Via Fratelli Bandiera

Cleaning
Fall: Steffen Schubert
Winter: Gerard Castellvi Gasco
Spring: Dale Zinkowski

Studio Assistant: Toby Neve

Viewing & Reviewing Artists Assistant: Basilio de San Juan Guerrero

Library Assistant: Olivia Crane, Georgina Stanley & Laianna Ferruggia

Via Ugo Foscolo (Porta Romana)

Cleaning
Fall: Luigi Lanotte
Winter: Max Vatovac
Spring: Johan Sjöholm

Studio Assistant: Baptist Mariotte

Via Luna
Cleaning:
Fall: Erin McCarthy
Winter: Shi Yu Liu

Clay Recycling &

Armatures:
Fall: Thor Larsen
Winter: Ohad Ben Ayala
Spring: Amanda Granberg

Mölndal

Studio Assistant & Studio Cleaner: Ricky Larson

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 STUDIO POLICY

Subscribing to Policies
The Florence Academy of Art endeavors to provide an educational environment conducive to
encouraging the artistic talents of each student. This requires that all students respect the policies of
the Academy, its instructors, and the other students in the program.
By enrolling in the Academy, students agree to subscribe to these policies.

General Provision
Students, faculty and other staff, as well as visitors and guests on school property, are prohibited from
engaging in, among other things, any action or situation, which recklessly or intentionally endangers
mental or physical health or involves the consumption of drugs or abuse of alcohol. The penalties for
violations will include the ejection of the violator from school property and in the case of a student,
staff or faculty violator, his or her suspension or expulsion.
Studio Conduct
1. The studio is open from 8:30 am - 9:00 pm. No student is allowed in the building after 9:00 pm.
The night security guard locks the outside gates at that time, and does not check if students are still in
the studio. Your studio key will not let you out of the building.

2. Each morning, set up takes place between 8:30 - 8:55 am. Students are expected to keep
quiet from 8:55 to 9:00, and begin working at 9:00. If you arrive after 8:55, you must wait until the first
break to enter the studio. You may set up in the model room only during the breaks. If you arrive late,
and your easel is occupied, the instructor may assign you to another easel for that morning if
available. The same policy applies to the afternoon session: set up takes place before 12:55; students
are expected to be quiet from 12:55 -1:00, and begin working at 1:00. If you arrive after 12:55, you
must wait until the break to enter the studio. Instructors are not required to give you a critique if you
arrive after the first break.

3. If you need help, please see the instructor or assistant instructor of the day (consult your class
schedule). All decisions, instructional and disciplinary, are made by the instructor of the day.

4. Please wait until break to walk through the model area. No photography of nude or clothes
models is allowed at any time.

5. Please keep noise and talking down during class time, including afternoon lectures from 5:00-
7:00 pm. Also, although the model finishes at 4:00 pm, some students are still working, so please keep
noise and disruptive activities to a minimum.

6. Please leave all public areas clean and free of trash; clean and dry sinks after washing
brushes, keep grinding table and areas designated to the preparation of materials clean. Wipe off
excess oil from brushes with paper towels before washing; throw glue, gesso and other hard materials
in garbage cans. DO NOT WASH OIL, GESSO OR GLUE DOWN THE DRAINS.

7. Please leave easels clean for the next person. Sharpen your charcoal over the garbage cans.

8. When not in use, hazardous materials must be stored in containers and clearly marked
describing their contents. Unmarked containers will be discarded. Paints and other hazardous
materials may be stored in the appropriate refrigerators for non-food items. All hazardous waste must
be stored in a sealed container and left in the designated spot in the grinding room or studio for pick
up and disposal by Academy staff.

9. Students are entitled to studio space at the Academy. Drawing and painting students have a
place in a studio cubicle equipped with an easel and stand. Sculpture students have open studio
space. None of the school’s instructional furniture (easels, drawing tables, stools, modeling stands,
etc.) may be taken out of the studios. Students must sign out casts and Bargue drawings, and handle
these with care. Any person causing damage to the casts or other school property will be held
financially and legally responsible.

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10. Please keep your assigned studio space clean, and clear of trash and clutter. Students may
not set up additional lights or heaters without permission from the office.

11. Do not set anything on top of electric heaters (particularly flammable substances like
turpentine.) Throw away painting rags and towels in the metal garbage can and replace lid.

12. No smoking is allowed inside the studio.

13. No cell phone use inside the studio. Use of personal computers allowed between 12:00-1:00
pm and after 4:00 pm only.

14. No bicycles are allowed in the school.

15. Please make sure the outside door is securely shut when you leave the studio.

16. The last person to leave the studio at night should turn off all heaters and lights from the main
switches. Spotlights must be turned off manually (the main circuit does not turn them off).

17. First aid boxes are located by each studio bathroom.

18. The Academy does not assume responsibility for the loss or damage of personal belongings,
artwork or material left anywhere in the studios. Material, artwork and other personal property left in
the school by students after end of the year will be disposed.

19. All items of importance to students are posted on the bulletin boards or the doors to the
studios. Such postings constitute due notice for official purposes. Students are strongly advised to
check these areas periodically, and to ask the office staff for clarification.

20. The Academy reserves the right to use photographs of students and student artwork for
publicity purposes.

Conduct in the Studio

Student misconduct is defined as disruptive behavior or instigation of disruption of a class or other
school activity, creating public annoyance or alarm, or unreasonable noise; tampering with, misusing
or vandalizing fire safety equipment or security systems or devices; willful defacing, damaging or
destroying of school property or of another’s property; unauthorized removal, theft or mutilation of
instructional materials; unauthorized entry, unauthorized use of keys to schoolrooms and facilities,
unauthorized presence in offices or spaces at times when such presence is prohibited; unauthorized
or fraudulent use of services or facilities (such as computers, telephone or reprographic facilities.)

Misconduct is subject to review by Academic Directors Daniel Graves or Andreas Birath and selected
members of the teaching and administrative staff. Final disciplinary decisions are made by Daniel
Graves or Andreas Birath. A complete description of the policies and procedures governing student
disciplinary action is available in the Registrar's office. Please familiarize yourself with these policies.

Possible penalties for misconduct include: reprimand; a verbal or written notice indicating that a
recurrence of the misconduct may result in further penalties; probation, indicating the student is in
official jeopardy and the commission of a serious offense during this period will normally result in
suspension or expulsion; suspension, a suspended student forfeits all privileges of enrollment and may
be required to petition for readmission; expulsion, permanent separation from the Academy.

In cases where there has been damage or loss to the school or an individual the student may be
required to repair or replace the damage or loss caused. Failure to do so may result in, among other
things, the denial of graduation or further enrollment.

In cases where the student shows obvious signs of mental distress in the studio, for example, alcohol
on breath or frequent absences, instructors will inform the program director immediately. If the

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student's behavior in the studio is immediately serious: obvious signs of depression, emotional
instability, frequent and prolonged absences (one week or more) and/or performs actions that put
him or other students in harm's way, the program director will inform Daniel Graves or Andreas Birath
immediately. Daniel or Andreas will meet with the student to assess what future action should be
taken. This could include: giving the student a second chance to get control of the situation, letting
the student go immediately, or calling the student's emergency contact.

If a student must be absent from class for more than two days for whatever reason, he must inform the
office via email. If a student goes missing, that is, is absent for more than two weeks, Daniel or Andreas
will try to make contact. If this is not possible, they will inform his emergency contact.

The Academic Director may impose an emergency suspension when in his or her judgment, such
action appears necessary (a) for reasons relating to a student’s physical or emotional safety and well-
being or the safety and well-being of a member of the Academy or its property; or (b) to deal with a
continuing disturbance or a forcible interference by students with any Academy activity.

Students have the right to meet with the Academic Director after receiving a reprimand to address
the grounds for probation, suspension and/or expulsion. Upon expulsion the student will not be entitled
to a refund of tuition or fees already paid, and will turn in keys and vacate the premises immediately.

Students may appeal a judgment in writing to the Registrar or Office Manager within one week. At
that time, a committee will be formed composed of one principal instructor, one student assistant
and the Registrar who the student may turn to for support. It will review the action and make a
recommendation to the Academic Director for a final decision.

Grievance Issues

If you have a problem that is personal, cultural, medical or logistic, you should speak to the Registrar in
Florence or Administrative Manager in Mölndal, who are responsible for services to students, and will
give you appropriate direction if necessary to obtain support from professionals in specialized fields
that fall outside of the Academy's educational program.

If you have a problem that is academic in nature, or if you are experiencing a problem in the studio,
please speak to your Program Director. He or she may help you, and may inform the Academic
Director.

All matters will be handled with the utmost respect for your privacy and well-being.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Florence Academy of Art is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race,
color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, handicap, disability, medical condition, sex, age,
sexual orientation, or marital status in its admissions, educational programs, activities, and
employment.

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ADVANCEMENT

Attendance

Attendance is fundamental to a student's progress, and ultimately, performance, and is obligatory.

Students should also arrive to begin working on time. Poor attendance will impact your final
assessment during the End of Term Critique.

Assessment: End of Term Critique

At the end of term each student receives an individual and personalized critique conducted by
the course instructors, in which they are graded on a scale of one to three in five areas
(attendance, attitude, effort, progress, and performance), and awarded a pass/fail grade for the
trimester. The Academy thus monitors the student's progress through the curriculum's established set
of exercises. Students who perform adequately through their first two trimesters are guaranteed
completion of their first year of study. A student's promotion to the second year of the program is
determined by the instructors only after the final critique of the third trimester. Students must attend
the end of trimester critique at the end of each term. Failure to attend a scheduled critique once
will be grounds for probation. The student will receive a written warning after the first failure to
attend a scheduled critique. Failure to attend a scheduled critique twice will be grounds for
dismissal.

Location of end of term assessment records:

Florence; Registrar, Via delle Casine. Mölndal; Office, Götaforsliden 17

Studio Advancement: Pecking Order

Groups of first time applicants/new students enter the pecking order in alphabetical order; if a new
student has had prior training in a classical atelier, he enters the program at a higher level in the
pecking order than the other beginners. If, during the course of a student’s study, he must be
absent for one or more trimesters for financial reasons, and returns to the program, he returns to the
pecking order at his original position. If a student becomes an instructor he or she is first in the
order. Alumni returning to the program are given positions just below instructors.

The pecking order is influenced by two variables:

1) when you enter the program
2) how quickly you advance through the curriculum

For example, two students who begin at the same time can advance through the curriclum at
different rates, resulting in one person ready to paint before the other. That person moves to a
higher position in the pecking order. Advancement of students can also occur as a result of
instructor evaluations at the end of term critique. Students should be prepared for adjustments to
the pecking order each new trimester.

With regard to studio spaces, when a space becomes free because a student leaves, the next
person below him/her in the pecking order is given first choice to occupy the space, and so on until
a new person is moved in. If two students occupy the same place in the pecking order, first choice
is given to the student ready to move to a higher position.

Guidelines for Exchanges and Transfers between Florence and Mölndal

If you are interested in experience life in the other studio, you may do so for a single trimester or
year, or transfer permanently. In the case of the permanent transfer the student gives up his spot in
one studio to enroll in the other. In the case of an exchange, students at the same level in the
curriculum exchange places for a specific period of time. Each of these students is guaranteed
their place in the original studio once the agreed period of study is over.

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Students interested in transferring or exchanging must put their request in writing to their home
office. Final decisions are made after the application deadline for the trimester or year requested.
Students who are currently enrolled in the Florence Academy have precedence over outside
applicants for available spaces.

The offices in Florence and Gothenburg keep a file with student exchange requests including when
you would like to begin the exchange, for how long, and what exercise you are currently working
on in program (i.e., "second cast drawing") so that you continue working at your level.

Graduation Policy
Students who complete successfully all required exercises as listed in the three-year Drawing and
Painting curricula receive a Certificate in Painting, and in the three-year Sculpture curriculum
receive a Certificate in Sculpture.
Students require a minimum of three years to finish the assigned projects but may require more
time. The diploma is conferred when all required projects are completed.

Graduation Policy for Transfer Students

Students from atelier style schools similar to The Florence Academy of Art who are admitted to the
intermediate or advanced sections of the Drawing and Painting curriculum must spend enough
time in our program to absorb the principles, methods and ideology espoused by The Florence
Academy of Art. These students must produce a successfully completed cast in charcoal and
white chalk as their first assignment upon entry, and complete all remaining projects.
Students who enroll in Sculpture are not admitted to the intermediate or advanced sections of that
program, and are required to complete the full three-year curriculum in order to graduate.

End of Year Graduation and Awards Ceremony

The End of Year Ceremony is held in June in the gardens of the Budini Gattai Palace in Florence to
celebrate a year of achievements: graduating students receive certificates of completion
designed from a 19th century Russian ruble note. The next academic year’s teaching staff is
formally announced, as are recipients of work-study funds and private scholarships. Prizes are
awarded to the best drawings, paintings and sculptures of the year, as well as to the best students
in the Anatomy and Ecorché Sculpture courses. Highlights of last year's ceremony, including
pictures with new graduates and prize winners, are available for view on the Academy's website,
(Click on the link, Diploma, on the Academy's website):
http://florenceacademyofart.com/awards.php

The Fourth Year Prize

The Fourth Year Prize is open to:

1. Students who have completed the full three years of study at the FAA. The Prize is not open
to students who have transferred from other schools into the intermediate or advanced
levels of the curriculum.

2. Students who have completed, or are in the process of completing at the time of the
proposal, all third-year projects.

3. Students who are committed to staying the full fourth year.

Application:

Students will submit a written proposal of their goals for the fourth year via email to

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info@florenceacademyofart.com by May 15, along with sketches or examples of works of art. This
description should include the project they plan to undertake, its subject, size, and genre, as well as
any other goals they seek to attain during the year. A panel formed by the instructors in Advanced
Painting, the Director of Sculpture, and the Executive Director will interview applicants and make
final decisions before the End of Year Ceremony on June 10. In addition to the student's proposal,
attendance and performance will be considered.

The following criteria has been established for judging:

How well done and to what degree are the sketches elaborated?
Can the person realize the project he proposes? Can the person work independently?
Is the project realistic in its scale? Does he show us how he proposes to organize his time to bring
the project to completion?
Does the project express a philosophical idea through an interesting composition?
Does the student talk about what he would like to achieve as a foundation?
Does the student mention teaching?
In general, is the project worthy, does it show depth of intent, is it realistic, important, deep, serious?

The Florence Academy's commitment to the students:

1. There are no or nominal tuition fees.

2. Students receive a place in the model room in the advanced painting studio. They may
choose either 4 mornings or afternoons or two full days per week.

3. Daniel Graves will oversee their studio work, and, when possible, work together on projects.
Students will be encouraged to choose a mentor among the faculty for guidance on a
specific project.

4. Faculty will offer lessons in composition, and set up projects designed to improve the
students' composing skills.

5. They will receive an introductory class in etching by Daniel Graves.

6. Upon completion of the fourth year, the FAA will host an exhibition of their work during an
open studio. Depending on the breadth and success of the fourth year work, a separate
venue in Florence may be found to hold an exhibition.

7. The FAA will send its affiliate galleries news about the important new work produced by its
fourth year students.

In exchange:

1. Each student will teach one full day in one of the studios.

2. Each student will leave a self-portrait with the permanent collection of the FAA.

Alumni Association

Upon graduation, all of you are invited to participate on the website with an individual page that
features your art work and contact information (email and website and/or blog addresses.) You
may also submit work to the biennial Alumni Exhibition that takes place in Florence, in the 15th
century stables of the Corsini Family home. The exhibition regularly features 100 paintings and
sculptures by 80 graduates. The next exhibition will be our sixth and will take place from May 9 - 13,
2012.

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 GRADING

Grading is based on points. Instructors will award up to 3 points in five categories (attendance,
attitude, effort, progress, performance.) Students must total 10.5 or above to pass.

We are not, however, grading art. Art cannot be graded. We are grading your performance based
on the expectations we have for students at your same level. Grading at The Florence Academy of
Art is meant to be a positive experience, where your instructors identify your strengths, and set a
path for you to improve where you are weak. Our experience has shown us that if a student
attends regularly, works hard, and keeps a good attitude, he is likely to make progress that will
positively affect performance.

Contribute to your own development by listening to your teachers in a sincere way. They
understand what you are doing or how you should be doing it better than anyone,

Grading Scale Letter Grade Descriptive Evaluation Percentage GPA

15 A+ Excellent 100% 4.0

14.75 A 4.0
14.5 A Excellent 97% 4.0
14.25 A 4.0
14 A Excellent 93% 4.0
13.75 A- 3.7
13.5 A- Very Good 90% 3.7
13.25 B+ 3.3
13 B+ Very Good 87% 3.3
12.75 B 3.0
12.5 B Good 83% 3.0
12.25 B 3.0
12 B Good 80% 3.0
11.75 B- 2.7
11.5 B- Needs work 77% 2.7
11.25 C+ 2.3
11 C+ Needs work 73% 2.3
10.75 C 2.0
10.5 C Barely passing 70% 2.0
10.25 C- 1.7
10 C- Probation 67% 1.7
Below 10 F Unacceptable 0 0

GRADING CRITERIA

14-15 points: Excellent

Student clearly demonstrates an outstanding grasp of concepts, procedures, and techniques.
Attendance, effort and attitude are exemplary. The outcome of his or her projects shows technical
skill and creativity, and few errors.

12-13.5 points: Good

Student demonstrates a good understanding of concepts, procedures, and techniques. May need
to improve in attendance, effort or attitude, but generally projects show technical skill and
creativity, and few errors.

11-11.5 points: Needs work

Students must improve in attendance, effort or attitude in order to make progress. Projects reflect
some skill and a general understanding of concepts, but also show minor errors. Student must
spend more time and focus on developing skill base.

10-10.5 points: Barely passing

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Student's attendance is poor, reflecting little effort and poor attitude. All projects need substantial
work. The majority may be incomplete, and show only a basic understanding of the ideas
presented, with numerous errors. The student has not spent enough time or attention learning basic
concepts.

9.5 points or below: Probation/Failing

Student has not fulfilled the minimum requirements. All assigned exercises are incomplete. Little if
any time or care has been given to learning the basic concepts. (Probation means students must
obtain a score of 10 or more at their next end of term critique to be able to continue their studies in
their program.)

COURSE GRADING REQUIREMENTS

Attendance is very important. Regular absences will impede your progress, potentially delay
completing the curriculum on time, and impact your final evaluation negatively.

You should inform the office if you will be absent for more than one day due to sickness or
unforeseen emergencies.

Arrive to class on time. Punctuality shows common courtesy to your instructor and fellow students.
Chronic lateness, or, leaving class early will result in a lower final grade.

Come to class with all necessary materials, fully prepared to work throughout the entire class.

An outstanding work ethic and positive attitude are essential for a good grade. Give attention to
the craftsmanship and presentation of your projects. You must care about the quality of your work.

Students are graded on individual progress in the following areas: attendance, effort, attitude,
progress and performance.

You must attend your final critique. Failure to attend a scheduled critique once is grounds for
probation. You will receive a written warning from the Director of your program after the first failure
to attend a scheduled critique. Failure to attend a scheduled critique twice is grounds for dismissal.

Your grade is greatly influenced by:

- Attendance and punctuality

- Effort, motivation
- Improvement, progress
- A positive attitude in the studio and helpfulness to your peers

On the following pages are the assessment sheets used for the End of Term Critique. Please ask your
Program Directors if you have any questions about grading at The Florence Academy of Art.

CREDITS

Students may earn academic credit for course work done at The Florence Academy of Art. We
operate on a quarter system. Units correspond to quarter hours. One quarter hour of credit
represents 22 hours of class instruction each week. You are awarded credit when you successfully
complete a course, that is, only when curricular, competency, and all other requirements are met,
and the Final Term Critique is passed.

The Florence Academy of Art does not accept transfer of credit from other institutions.

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 TUITION FEES, DEADLINES, PAYMENT TERMS

TUITION FEES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014: U.S. $ 16,425.00

PAYMENT DEADLINES

FALL TUITION: U.S. $ 5,475.00 due by September 1, 2013

WINTER TUITION: U.S. $ 5,245.00 due by December 1, 2013
SPRING TUITION: U.S. $ 5,475.00 due by March 1, 2014

PLEASE NOTE: If tuition is late, you, or the person paying your bill, will be notified at the billing address
provided, and the payment period will be extended by five days. If payment is subsequently not
received, you will be advised and we shall be forced to replace your position on the program with
a new student.

Payment must be made in U.S. dollars and made out to: The Florence Academy of Art

DEPOSIT 2014-15

A non-refundable deposit in the amount of $ 1,000.00 is due June 15, 2014, for students returning for
the 2014-15 academic year. This deposit will be deducted from the Fall tuition fee.

REFUNDS
Students may request refunds in their first trimester of study within the first week of the trimester. Any
period of absence during the term, whatever the motive or duration, will not be refunded.

Student Financial Assistance

The Academy is committed to helping deserving students in financial need complete their full
program of study through work-study and merit-based financial assistance. Through donations and
fundraising, we are able to offer limited financial assistance to second and third year students.
Although we do our best to help as many students in financial need as possible, it may not be
possible to help everyone.

There are currently 30 work-study positions, including: teaching assistant, studio cleaning, library
staff, and Friday lecture assistant. These provide the most financial help. There are also a limited
number of merit-based awards. Both types of awards provide only partial tuition scholarships that
will range from $ 1,000.00 to $ 5,275.00 per year during the current year. The awards rarely cover
tuition in full, so you must be prepared to cover the majority of your fees.

How is financial aid awarded at The Florence Academy of Art: each spring, in April, students are
invited to sign up via email for financial aid for the following year.

With so many instructors over the course of a year or two, we understand that you may have
gotten to know certain faculty or staff better than others. For this reason, we make sure to involve
all teachers and staff in the decisions regarding financial aid awards. For each student on the list,
we discuss his or her level of a dedication to their studies, overall performance, attitude in the
studio, and willingness to contribute to the Florence Academy community in a positive way. We are
also concerned to allocate the right amount of aid to each individual, so this year we ask you to
provide the following information:

1) Name, phone number and email address of the person responsible for paying your fees; if
you are solely responsible, please indicate that?

2) Do you work at jobs outside of school during the academic year or during the summer?
Please describe.

3) Would you be unlikely to return next year without financial assistance?

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STUDENT LIFE

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 ESSENTIAL BASICS

Florence
Taxi
055 – 4798
055 – 4390
055 – 4242

Buses
Buy your ticket before you board the bus. They can be bought at tobacconists and newspaper
stands. Single ticket 1.20 euro
4-ride ticket 4.50 euro
Carta Agile (multi pass) 10 or 20 euro denominations available

Banks
Bank hours vary, please check the times carefully. They are roughly: Mon – Fri 8.30 am to 4.00 pm.

Post Office
Main Post Office is located in Via Pellicceria, near Piazza Della Republica.
Mon – Fri 8.15 am – 7.00 pm
Saturday 8.15 am – 12.00 pm

Telephones
Calling cards can be bought at tobacconists and bars.
Long distance and collect calls can be made from the telephone office on Via Cavour 21r.

Bike/Scooter Rental
Alinari, Via Guelfa 85r or
Citybike rentals available at:
Piazza Strozzi
San Lorenze Market
Piazza San Marco
Piazza della Libertà

Food Shopping
San Lorenzo food market
Sant’Ambrogio food market in Piazza Ghiberti (close to Casine)
(Markets open mornings only)

BILLA, Via pietrapiana 42 / 44

CONAD, Via Alamanni 2r
COOP, Via Cimabue 47

Laundry
Via Alfani 44/r
Via Pietrapiana 34 /3

Travel Agencies
C.T.S. – Borgo La Croce.
Tel: 055 289721

Intertravel Viaggi
Via dei Lamberti 39/41r (centro)
Tel: 055 217936

Cellphone rental
Cells4Rent, Corso dei Tintori 29r Tel: 055 234 5322

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Art Supply Stores
Discount for FAA students at:
Zecchi, Via dello Studio 19r
Tel: 055 211 470
www.zecchi.it

Rigacci, Via dei Servi 71r

Tel: 055 216 206

Lory Art Supply

Piazza Frescobaldi (corner Ponte Santa Trinita)
Tel: 055 213 246
www.lory.net

Bookstores
Feltrinelli International
Via Cavour 12r

Paperback Exchange
Via dele Oche 4r

Art & Libri

Via dei Fossi 32r

Bruschi Libri & Libri

Via Santo Spirito 40r

Mölndal

Taxi
Minitaxi Tel 031-140140
Taxi Göteborg Tel 031-650000
VIP Taxi Tel 031-271611

Buses
Buy a buscard at Pressbyrån, for information www.vasttrafik.se

Banks
Bank hours are roughly: Mon – Fri 10-15

Post Office
Hemköp in Mölndal centre have a post office.

Mobiles
Sim cards can be bought in any shop

Food Shopping Mölndal

Hemköp – Mölndal city
Willy’s – Mölndal city

Art Supply Stores

In Ex Färg
Ö. Larmg. 16, Göteborg Tel 031 7118816

Cornérs Materialhandel
Engelbrektsg. 37, Göteborg Tel 031 - 20 47 44

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 ENTERTAINMENT

Florence

Events and Concerts

BOX OFFICE
Via delle Vecchie Carceri 1 (near Via Ghibellina)

www.florenceforfun.org
Via della Perola 10A/r (near the duomo)

http://www.firenzeturismo.it/en/download-eventi-in-corso  
http://www.firenzeturismo.it/en/eventi-in-rilievo

Tourist Information Center

Via Cavour 1r

http://www.firenzeturismo.it/florence-museum.html
http://www.firenzeturismo.it/en/download-guides-and-maps/

Internet
Wireless internet access is available in all FAA studios.

Original Language Movies

Odeon Cinehall, Piazza Strozzi

Public Swimming Pools

Costoli, Viale Paoli
Bellariva, Lungarno Aldo Moro 6
Pavoniere, Parco delle Cascine

Shopping Districts
Piazza della Republica – Borgo degli Abizi – Via del Corso – Piazza dei Ciompi
Piazza della Republica – Via Roma or Via Calzaioli – Via Por Santa Maria – Ponte Vecchio
Piazza della Republica – Via Strozzi – Via Tornabuoni – Via della Vigna Nuova
Via Gioberti – Piazza Sant’ambrogio

Mölndal

Events and Concerts

www.ticnet.se
www.goteborg.com

Tourist Information Center

Kungsportsplatsen 2, Göteborg
Christina Halls väg, Mölndal

Internet
Wireless internet access is available in all FAA studios.

Public Swimming Pools

Åbybadet, Idrottsvägen 9, Mölndal

Shopping Districts
Mölndal city
Göteborg city

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 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Florence

Carabinieri 112
Polizia 113
Fire - Vigili del fuoco 115
Medical Emergency 118
Environmental Emergency 1515
Gas Leaks 800 862048
Water Leaks 800 314314
Electricity problems 803 500
Comune di Firenze 055 27681
Provincia di Firenze 055 27601
Regione Toscana 055 4382111
ATAF (City bus information) 800 424500
Taxi 055 4242 / 055 4798
Trains (www.ferroviedellostato.it) 892021
SITA (Regional bus information) 800 373760

FAA – Via delle Casine 055 245444

FAA – Via F. Bandiera 055 661406
FAA – Via Luna 055 6236315
FAA – Via P. Bruciato 055 483565

Other Info Sources

www.theflorentine.it
www.firenzemusei.it
www.firenzeturismo.it

Mölndal

Emergencies police, illness, fire dept 112

Police /report crime 114 14
Trains (www.sj.se) 0771-75 75 75
Bus information (www.vasttrafik.se) 0771-41 43 00

Other Info Sources

www.gp.se
www.konstmuseum.goteborg.se
www.goteborg.se
www.molndal.se
 MEDICAL SITUATIONS

Florence

1) Associated Medical Studio, Via Lorenzo il Magnifico, 59.

Tel: 055-475411. We have used this service regularly for students over the past ten years; we have
found the doctors competent, and they all speak English, including the secretary who makes the
appointments. Walk-in clinic with a general practitioner open Monday-Friday from 11:00-12:00 and
5:00-6:00, Saturdays 11:00-12:00. House calls available.

2) In the center, there is a walk-in clinic near Piazza Duomo, the Misericordia,in Vicolo degli
Adimari, 1. English speaking doctors are available everyday Monday to Friday from 1:30 pm –
5:00pm.

3) Dr. Stephen Kerr is an English doctor with a clinic in Piazza Mercato Nuovo 1, also known as the
Loggia del Porcellino. He is available every weekday afternoon from 3:00 –5:00 p.m. You may also
call for an appointment, tel: 055-288055, cell: 335-8361682.

4) If you require counseling, please call Dr. Kerr (above) for the names of counselors, therapists and
psychologists in Florence, or contact: Anna Choub, MD, Specialist in Psychiatry, 339 568 7775, or
counselors Veronique Fabbri-Balduzzi, 347 148 9148 or Eugenio Bacchibi, 347 001 2432.

5) If there is a medical emergency which requires an ambulance, call 118. (You should keep your
address near your telephone.)

6) For other emergency services, dial 113.

7) If you are in town and require the Emergency Room (Pronto Soccorso), the main hospital is
Santa Maria Nuova, Piazza Santa Maria Nuova, 1.

8) If you require a doctor during the night call the Guardia Medica, Tel. 167-013075. This is the
number to call for non-emergency night illnesses. (Remember to keep your address near the
telephone.)

9) Pharmacies open 24 hours (indicated by a blue cross):

inside central train station
Via Calzaiuoli, 7
Piazza S. Giovanni, 28r

Mölndal

EU citicents and Norway

To use the swedish health system and pay the reduced fee, you have to apply at Skatteverket for
Swedish ID number.

Non EU citicents
You can visit hospitals, doctors etc, but you will have to pay a higher fee. For more information talk
to Birgitta Holmström.

Clinics
Åby Vårdcentral, Katrinebergsgatan 1, Mölndal, Tel 031-86 27 50
Mölndals Vårdcentral, Bergmansgatan 5, Mölndal, Tel 031-87 84 00

Emergencies (ambulance)
Call 112

Pharmacies open late

Apoteket Hjärat, Nordstan, Göteborg – 8 pm – 10 am

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 STUDY VISA/SOJOURN PERMITS

Students who are non-EU citizens must receive a study visa from their local Italian or Swedish
embassy or consulate. The documentation required to obtain a study visa will be provided by The
Florence Academy of Art in the acceptance packet. It is recommended that students start the visa
process immediately upon receipt of notification of acceptance to the program.
Visa requirements are subject to change and vary between consular offices. Students are
responsible for contacting the embassy or consulate in their home countries for up to date
information on requirements. The Florence Academy of Art is not liable for students not receiving
visas for study in Italy or Sweden.
The study visa is necessary in some cases to acquire a permit to stay in the country of study.
Students will receive assistance from Florence Academy staff on applying for the local sojourn
permit when they arrive in Florence or Mölndal.

Florence

Non-EU Citizens
In addition to a student visa, foreign nationals (NON EUROPEAN UNION NATIONALS) who intend to
stay in Italy for more than 3 months must obtain a sojourn permit. If you are arriving in Italy for the
first time you must request your sojourn permit within 8 days of your arrival in Italy. The permit is valid
for one year and must be renewed each year. If you already have a sojourn permit and wish to
renew it, you must request the renewal within 60 days of the expiry of the current permit.
1. To request or renew a sojourn permit:
2. Pick up the application packet at a local post office.
3. Complete the form MODULO 1 and attach the following documentation to your
application:

a. Photocopy of the expired sojourn permit if you are requesting a renewal

b. Photocopy of ALL PAGES of your passport on A4 size paper
c. Four identical and recent passport photographs
d. Photocopy of visa valid for the duration of your stay in Italy
e. Government stamp in the amount of € 14,62
f. Copy of credit card (front and back) or bank card to prove solvency in Italy
g. Copy of original letter of enrollment in Italian received in the acceptance package
with stamp from Italian consulate. (To renew your sojourn permit you will need a
letter from the Florence Academy stating you have passed your final exams and
been admitted to the next year of study.)
h. Receipt of payment of Italian insurance to be purchased at a local post office
(forms available at the post office.) Cost: 98 euros for 12 months. The deposit slip
should be made payable to: Agenzia Generale di Roma INA ASSITALIA, Via del
Tritone 181, on postal account 71270003.
4. Deliver the completed pack to the window marked Sportello Amico at a local post office.
You must present your passport at the post office when you deliver the pack.
5. Payment of 30 euros required at the time you present your completed pack at the post
office. (An additional 27,50 euros is required if requesting a sojourn permit for more than 90
days.) The forms for both payments are available at the window marked Sportello Amico.
The post office clerk will give you a receipt, including a code to check the status of your
application online. You are required to keep this receipt as proof of having applied for the sojourn
permit.
You will receive notification either immediately at the post office or by mail from the Immigration
Office with the date and time of your appointment to pick up your sojourn permit.

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EU Citizens

It is not necessary for EU citizens to obtain a study visa or sojourn permit.

If you intend on staying in Italy for less than 3 months you are not required to make any formal
declaration or request. If you intend on staying in Italy for longer than 3 months you must register
with the city hall of Florence (Ufficio Anagrafico of the Comune in Via dei Leoni 5.)
Family members of EU citizens who are not themselves EU citizens must request the Carta di
Soggiorno. This can be done through the post office as per the sojourn permit described previously.
Regarding Medical Insurance, you should request the European Health Insurance Card (formerly
E111) from your National Health Department.

Mölndal

EU Citizens and Citizens of Norway

It is not necessary for EU citizens to obtain a study visa
If you intend on staying in Sweden for less than 3 months you are not required to make any formal
declaration or request. If you intend on staying in Sweden for longer than 3 months you must
register at www.migrationsverket.se.

Non Eu Citizens
Contact the Swedish embassy or consulate in your home country for requirements. For information
visit www.studyinsweden.se

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The Florence Academy of Art – International Academy of Fine Art

The Florence Academy of Art is a branch of the International Academy of Fine Art and has been
recognized to be a tax exempt charitable organization under Section 501 c 3 of the Internal
Revenue Code of the United States.
Officers
David Spencer, Chairperson
Daniel Graves, President
Alan DeVore, Treasurer
Christine Emmons, Secretary
Susan Tintori, Executive Director
George C. White, Founding Chairperson

Aris Demitrios
Annette DeVore
Robert Emmons
Anki Eriksson Graves
Jamen Graves
Gregory Hedberg
Margaret Hedberg
Michael Huffington
Ilene Nagel
Gregory Nersesyan
Julie Spahr
Keith Summerour
David Thompson
Pamela Thompson
Beth Webb
Betsy White
Nelson White

Council of Advisors
Princess Giorgiana Corsini, President
Leonard Kestenbaum, Vice President

Gerald Ackerman
Stephen Doherty
Jorgen Lindeskov
Maurizio Seracini
Steven Tatti
Leanne Tintori Wells
Peter Trippi
Alexandra York

The Florence Academy of Art Staff

Florence

Susan Tintori, Executive Director

Rosemary Galli, Registrar and Summer Session Director
Suzy Fiddy, Administrative Manager and Model Coordinator
Alex Morris, Studio Services Manager
Tiziano Casella, Maintenance

Mölndal

Penny Moberg, Finance and Administration

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