The time that each student spends on each assignment, and consequently on finishing a course, is totally individual, and may be different from other students. However, as a standard guideline, a full-time student typically completes the Drawing | Painting Program within a timeframe of three academic years (one academic year is equivalent to 9 months/3 terms).

The minimum enrolment time for standard courses is always one term [3 months].

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm AND from 2pm to 5pm + Evening Human Figure Pencil Drawing sessions: Monday to Thursday from 5:30/6pm to 7:30/8pm (1 obligatory session per week).

Academic Terms 2024-2025:
Spring Term 2025 [14 April - 28 June, 2025]
Summer Term 2025 [7 July - 20 September, 2025]
Fall Term 2025 [6 October - 20 December, 2025]
Winter Term 2026 [12 January - 28 March, 2026]

Drawing forms the backbone of the academic process at the Barcelona Academy of Art. Without a solid foundation in drawing, most of the challenges encountered throughout an artistic career become significantly harder to overcome. Only when the student demonstrates mastery of drawing techniques according to the academic methodologies we employ at our school will they be ready to progress to the Painting program. As students move towards more complex projects, instructors will encourage them to experiment with techniques and colors, allowing them to find their own artistic voice. The standard timeframe for a full-time student to complete the Drawing | Painting course is three academic years.

The Drawing | Painting course comprises subjects from the 19th-century Traditional Program along with Friday Seminars that vary each trimester. Below is an example of the study schedule for a trimester:

Once the online form has been submitted and the student has been accepted, they will be asked to confirm their place by paying the non-refundable deposit. The non-refundable deposit corresponds to 10% of the total amount of the course enrolled by the student. The rest of the registration fee must be paid by the dates specified via email when confirming the place at the rate of one payment per registered term, and always in advance. If the non-refundable deposit is not paid, the place will remain automatically available for another student.

As a general rule, refunds are not permitted other than in cases of extreme seriousness or emergency. In such cases, the student may be required to present the necessary documentation to prove that the circumstances are true. The Management Committee will evaluate each situation and the Administration Department will communicate the final decision to the student. This decision shall be final and not appealable.