The Foundation Course is an interdisciplinary preparatory programme designed for candidates holding a high school diploma or equivalent qualification, who do not fully meet the admission requirements for a three-year degree course. Upon completing the Foundation Course in either English or Italian, students will have acquired the linguistic, historical, and cultural competencies necessary to proceed to the admission entry tests and subsequently enrol onto a three-year degree course.  

Upon successful completion of the Foundation Course, students will receive a certificate issued by NABA. 

Throughout the Foundation Course, students will be offered various opportunities to achieve key learning objectives, including:

• Enhancing their linguistic skills.
• Acquiring knowledge of methodologies and historical processes related to design and visual arts within their area of interest.
• Understanding the Italian historical-cultural-social context.

Foundation Course: On-campus and Blended Modes

NABA's Foundation Course is offered in two modes: on-site at the campus and blended. The structure of the blended course, with programmes equivalent to those delivered on-site at the campus, entails some lessons being conducted asynchronously, while others occur synchronously during live sessions with the lecturer. 

The blended mode is only provided for the first semester and its respective examinations: from the second semester onwards, attendance at classes on-site at the Academy is mandatory. Remote teaching modes are not provided. 

Attendance is compulsory for both the blended and on-site pathways to obtain the final certificate.