Sofia Art Academy's unique program is based on traditional teaching methods of European art schools and universities. Just like the traditional art ateliers, we offer the opportunity to study classical drawing and painting techniques with master artists. Our program enables students to gradually build very strong fundamentals in the academic style, from a beginner to a professional level.
Sofia Art Academy is an academic-style art school. A series of tasks (cast drawing, cast painting, drawing and painting from still lifes and live models) are done through levels by a student. Students must complete each task to the instructor's satisfaction before progressing to the next. A strong emphasis is placed on accurate observation and construction of proportion, shape, tonal value and color. As each task is completed new and more challenging projects are assigned. This system is referred to as "academic training with systematic progression" or "systematic teaching and learning."