Course Objectives and Professional Profile

The Foundation Diploma in Art, Restoration and Heritage Management aims to give participants practical insight into what it really means to work in the cultural and creative industries in one of the most important heritage cities in the world.

The course is for students who would like to enter the world of art, conservation and heritage management, but are unsure as to which direction they would like to take. The programme aims to give students an overview of heritage management from a safeguarding point of view with case studies on UNESCO world heritage sites including the city centre of Florence; practical hands-on experience in our restoration laboratories to appreciate what goes into the painstaking work of art conservation; Italian art history, style and culture seminars to seek the meaning behind the country's preeminence in ground-breaking artistic creation; immersive experience learning the language on location; and technical behind-the-scenes visits to restoration worksites, museums, galleries and exhibitions with our expert professors.

Admissions

The Foundation course is open to:

• Post 18 students looking to go into further education;
• Graduates in arts and humanities degrees;
• Graduates of other degrees, subject to evaluation of the Scientific Committee:

The teaching language is English (except for the Italian languages classes). Students must have a self-certified B1/B2 level of English. Prior experience in restoration or heritage management is not compulsory.

Student Support

All students qualify for the following fee reduction with the specified deadline:

• Enrolment before 31 July 2024: fee reduction of 20%

Fees can be paid in a maximum of 4 installments.

Open Days Online

For more information on the Foundation course, you can book a private online meeting with the Institute's orientation office.

The open day meetings are held on Google Meet. To book please click here.