CHAVÓN The School of Design
CHAVÓN School of Design is a leader in training art and design professionals throughout the region.
CHAVÓN offers two and three-year programs equivalent to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, with a curriculum designed in partnership with Parsons School of Design since 1983, which continuously evolves to meet the demands of the global industry.
Students also have the option of pursuing advanced studies at Parsons School of Design in New York, leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree.
Program options are:
- Animation
- Fine Arts
- Film
- Communication Design
- Interior & Product Design
- Fashion Design
- Illustration
- Fashion Marketing & Communication
An international faculty
CHAVÓN classes are conducted in Spanish by an international faculty comprising renowned academics, artists, and designers from Latin America and the Caribbean, the United States, and Europe. These esteemed professionals infuse global perspectives into the classroom experience, complemented by an international network of visiting faculty and industry guests who enrich learning through valuable professional connections and real-world insights.
Santo Domingo Campus: The CHAVÓN Experience
Programs are taught at the Santo Domingo Campus. Students, known as “Chavoneros” and “Chavoneras,” form a dynamic community that persists beyond classes and graduation, creating a global network of creative professionals.
La Romana Campus: Where Our Story Began
The iconic Altos de Chavón campus, located in Casa de Campo, La Romana, continues to be an emblematic space that enriches our students’ educational experience. Throughout their studies, students visit the campus to participate in intensive workshops and special activities with international guests, experiencing firsthand the inspiration this unique environment offers.
Other academic programs
CHAVÓN also extends its educational offerings beyond degree programs, providing a comprehensive range of learning initiatives for all ages and profiles through its specialized platforms:
- CHAVÓN Continuing Education: Certificates and short courses designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and art and design enthusiasts. Offered by enrollment in various areas, with in-person, virtual, and hybrid modalities, promoting practical learning and connection with the creative industry.
- CHAVÓN Kids & CHAVÓN Teens: Programs specially created to stimulate creativity from an early age. Offered in regular enrollment format and creative camps, providing children and adolescents with playful, educational, and transformative experiences.
- CHAVÓN PRO: customized solutions for institutions and companies, designed to meet their specific objectives and challenges. With flexible schedules and multiple modalities, these programs enable organizations to develop creative, strategic, and collaborative skills in their teams.
Each of these programs reflects CHAVÓN’s commitment to cultivating art, design, and creativity in the Dominican Republic, strengthening a diverse, innovative, and constantly evolving community.
