Department of Visual Arts

Two year course

Second Level Painting course

The aim of the course is to provide specific training in painting styles together with a multidisciplinary preparation in the field of art with particular reference to theories, knowledge, practices and styles of contemporary art. The central focus is the progress in the creation of work interpreted for its methodological and design aspect as well as its operational one. Following a didactic path aimed at enhancing in depth knowledge of theories, materials and technological tools of art, influences, the course also intends to develop interpretation skills related to the world of art, its settings and contexts, its diffusion, its interpretation of reality and contemporary image. For this purpose the workshops are places of experience in a specific yet well integrated training course which will touch on the most relevant subject matters.

  • multidisciplinary training in the field of contemporary art styles
  • debate and critical reflection of contemporary artistic activities
  • design and creation of advanced research exhibition projects

Core disciplines

Painting 1 | Painting 2 | Human body semiotics | Morphology and shape dynamics | Philosophy of art | History of contemporary art 1 | History of contemporary art 2 | Photography | Techniques and technologies of visual arts | Phenomenology of contemporary arts |  History and methodology of the criticism of art | Digital applications for art | Latest trends in visual arts | Planning and design for painting

Advanced and supplementary disciplines

Chosen by the student
Additional training activities to be chosen from those available courses and with Seminars- Workshop- Internships, Apprenticeships

Admission is automatic for those students who have graduated from the Accademia di Brera with the First level Academic Diploma in Painting.

A motivational interview and an assessment of any previous career and portfolio by the School Commission and conditional advancement on retaking failed exams if the student:

  • comes from another Accademia
  • comes from other Italian or foreign University faculties
  • comes from a Four Year course (under the former education system)

University standards have set a limit of 12 CFA (University Training Credits) for previous professional knowledge and activities

Future Employment prospects

The employment prospects are those of the visual arts world and those specialized professions connected to it in the field of aesthetic and artistic activities, communication and the movement of art.

Study Plan

Painting Second Level

A.Y. 2023/2024

Discipline change consultations

A.Y. 2017/2018