DIPLOMA PROGRAM The National Academy Diploma The school of Fine Arts is offering a new program leading to a Diploma in Fine Arts. The broad-based curriculum including drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking, will be chosen by the student in collaboration with an artist mentor, based on the applicant's skills and goals. Students will work towards a final solo exhibition in the National Academy Museum. Students compete for traveling scholarships to Florence in their second year. In the third year, students show a body of work at the juried exhibition, competing for additional traveling scholarships to a destination of their choice. Excellent opportunities for internships with faculty and members of the Academy in their studios and with curators and conservators in the Museum make this program unique in New York City. The Four Year Program Students who qualify for advanced placement may accelerate to the 2nd or 3rd year. First Year " Full time program of studio art " Special Diploma Master class " Mentor reviews " Museum tours at the National Academy Museum and other Museums in New York City " Auditing privileges in any additional class of student's choice Second Year " Full time program of studio art " Master critiques " Mentor reviews " Career opportunities seminar " Florence, Italy travel competition Third Year " Advanced studio art in chosen major " Preparation for the year end exhibition presentation with critiques " Gallery tours seminar Fourth Year " Advanced studio art continuing in chosen major " Studio assistantships with faculty or National Academicians " Internship win the Museum with conservator or curator " Gallery internships coordinated with New York galleries " Teaching assistantship " Final critique by Diploma Committee " Solo exhibition in the museum To download the Diploma Program Application for Admissions Form (PDF format), please click here. To download the Diploma Program Scholarship Application Form (PDF format), please click here.