CORE PROGRAM
The three-year program is built for artists to focused on skill, not shortcuts. Train your eye, master drawing and painting together, and progress from fundamentals to portraits and oil painting. With expert guidance and a clear path. You will build strong technique, confidence, and your own artistic voice, Ready to pursue your art career.
YEAR 1
DRAWING YEAR
During the first year, students focus on learning how to draw by acquiring strong observational skills and a thorough process.
Mornings are dedicated to Plaster casts studies, while afternoons focus on figure drawings from life.We will be using two measuring methods: sight-size and comparative measurement.
In the sculpture class students will learn to work in the round, creating three dimensional forms that deepen their understanding of sculptural structure and spatial relationships.
SYLLABUS
BIM
Bargue
Short Pose Fig
Anatomy
BIM II
Bargue
Short Pose Fig
Anatomy
BIM III
Bargue
2 Week Pose
Anatomy
BIME IV
Bargue
Long Pose
Sculpture
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PM
FRIDAYS
YEAR 2:
PAINTING YEAR
The second year is designed to help students transition from drawing to painting. To make this shift as intuitive as possible, students will move from graphite to charcoal—introducing a more painterly approach.
Painting begins with cast studies and figures from life where students are focusing on form by painting in grisaille and familiarizing themselves with oil painting. Afterwards, students will learn color theory through lectures, demos, and studies. As a result students will learn how to color mix effectively, how to apply paint boldly, and model subtle forms.
SYLLABUS
BIM I
Charcoal & Gris
Fig. Long Pose
BIME II
Charcoal & Gris
Fig Long Pose
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PM
FRIDAY
Fig. Long Pose
BIM II
Charcoal & Gris
Ecorche
BIM IV
Charcoal & Gris
Fig. Long Pose
YEAR 3
ADVANCE PAINTING
In the third year, students will be building upon their foundation in the 1st and 2nd year to explore Still life Composition and Advanced Sculpture.
Students will be working in an extended color palette during a 4 week figure pose and a Still Life. They will have their own individual spaces for their personal compositions (still life). This will be complimented with more fast sketches such as the Alla Prima Portraits on Fridays to develop efficient problem solving.
In Advanced Sculpture students will deepen their anatomical understanding of the figure.
SYLLABUS
BIM I
Still Life
Figure Painting
Alla Prima
BIM II
Still Life
Figure Painting
Master Copy
BIM III
Still Life
Figure Painting
Alla Prima
BIM IV
Still Life
Figure Painting
Master Copy
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PM
FRIDAYS
CORE SCHEDULES
Monday
CORE
CORE
Tuesday
CORE
CORE
Wednesday
CORE
CORE
Thursday
CORE
CORE
Friday
CORE
CORE
8:00 AM-12:00PM
Almuerzo
1:00 AM-4:00PM
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2026
In Peru Academy of Art we use a Bimester schedule, dividing the year in 4 segments each one has a duration of 9 weeks. Each Bimester is separated into; Summer, Fall, Winter Spring.
BIMESTER 1: SUMMER
First Day of Classes – Monday, March 16 -
Holy Week Holidays: Thursday 02 of April- Friday 03 April.
Last Day of Summer: Friday 15 May
Break: Sunday 16, May
BIMESTER II: Fall
First Day of classes: Monday, 25 of May
National Holidays: 1 of May, 29 St Peter & St Paul June
Last Day of Fall Classes: Friday 24 July
Break: 25 July 9 August ( 2 weeks)
BIMESTER III: Winter
First Day of Class – Monday, 10 August
National holidays: Thursday 8 (Angamos Battle) October
Last Day of Winter Classes:Friday 9 of October
BIMESTER IV: Spring
First Day of Class: – 19 of October August
National Holidays:Tuesday 08 (Immaculate Conception) Wednesday 09 (Battle of Ayacucho)
Last Day of Spring Classes: Friday 18 of December
CORE PROGRAM TUITION
Annual Tuition: S/. 18,000 PEN $5,400
Bimestral Payment: S/.4,725 PEN $1,400
Students are billed per Bimester, with payments due one month before the start of each Bimester.
We accept cash, bank transfer and credit card
Credit Card: A 3.7% processing fee will be added to the tuition payment.
Late Fees
A S/.50 PEN per week fee will be assessed for late payments.
A non-refundable S/. 1,000 PEN deposit within ten days of acceptance. Deposits are applied to the first tuition payment.
Tuition and fees are subject to change annually.
ADMISSION DEADLINE:
Enrolment may take place at the start of any bimester. Application deadlines are as follows:
Start the Three-Year Programme 2026
Application Deadlines:
16 of March - 15 May
16 of February
25 May- 24 July
26 April
10 August- 8 October
10 July
19 October-18 December
9 September
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT
Application Requirements
STEP 1: Personal Statement
STEP 2: 1 recommendation letter (teacher, colleague or friend)
STEP 3: An image of the applicant’s valid government-issued ID (DNI)
STEP 4: Provide 5 examples of your traditional artwork as digital images.
Label each image file with the artwork title, size, and medium. For example: Title_Size_Medium.jpg
Indicate if the artwork is a copy of another artwork.
File extensions accepted: .png, .jpg, .pdf, .tiff (No more than 1MB file size each).
Scholarships:
The school offers a special scholarship for highly dedicated students. Artists of all experience levels are encouraged to apply. Recipients will be selected based on the quality of their work, commitment to study, and financial need.
Complete School Application
Scholarship Application Essay Guidelines
Applicants are asked to submit a short written statement (300–500 words) explaining:
Why you are applying for the scholarship.
How studying at the Academy will support your artistic goals.
Any personal or financial circumstances you’d like us to consider.
We encourage honesty and reflection — this essay helps us understand your dedication, values, and reasons for pursuing art.
ONLY AVAILABLE FOR CURRENT STUDENTS
Your Questions, Answered
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Students are expected to find their own housing in Lima. We are happy to recommend real estate brokers to facilitate the process.
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Scholarships are available for students starting Year 2 of the Core Program. Monitor programs are also available in all years.
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Of course; students are allowed to paint until the studios close for the day (8:00 PM).
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Students of all skill levels are welcome to apply to the Core Program. All levels are also welcome to apply to any part-time course or worksbop, unless otherwise stated.
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There is no homework in the Core Program, although students are encouraged to practice on their own time outside of studio hours.
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Working from photographs is currently prohibited in the Core Program, and students must work from life.
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We teach in both English and Spanish, depending on your preference.
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Arrive early to class, ask questions, and put in your best efforts every day!
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You may contact us at info @peruacademy.com.
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Students are expected to purchase their own materials for the Core Program.