Altos de chavon
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Altos de chavon

Altos de chavon

Art, culture, and design meet Caribbean beauty.

Casa de Campo Resort and Villas, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic

About Altos de chavon

Cultural center in a recreated 16th-century Mediterranean village with a museum & amphitheater. Altos de Chavón School of Design, affiliated with Parsons School of Design, offers programs rooted in art, culture, and technology. Founded in 1983, it's located in the Dominican Republic, not the United States, within a re-creation of a 16th-century Mediterranean village. The school emphasizes hands-on learning and creative exploration. The curriculum blends traditional artistic techniques with modern digital tools, fostering innovation and critical thinking. Students explore diverse design disciplines, preparing them for careers in fine arts, communication design, fashion, and digital media. The unique setting inspires creativity and cultural understanding, shaping well-rounded and socially conscious designers.
Program NameDetails
Fine Arts
Technical Program (equivalent to AAS)

Provides educational opportunities in art and design, cultivating art and design as engines of social transformation. Students are trained to become outstanding artists and designers, leaders in the industry nationally and internationally.

2-3 Years
Not specified
RD$86,900.00 per period for tuition, RD$2,000.00 for administrative services.
Deadline: Throughout the year for September enrollment
Fashion Design
Technical Program (equivalent to AAS)

Provides educational opportunities in art and design, cultivating art and design as engines of social transformation. Students are trained to become outstanding artists and designers, leaders in the industry nationally and internationally.

2-3 Years
Not specified
RD$86,900.00 per period for tuition, RD$2,000.00 for administrative services.
Deadline: Throughout the year for September enrollment
Film
Technical Program (equivalent to AAS)

Provides educational opportunities in art and design, cultivating art and design as engines of social transformation. Students are trained to become outstanding artists and designers, leaders in the industry nationally and internationally.

2-3 Years
Not specified
RD$86,900.00 per period for tuition, RD$2,000.00 for administrative services.
Deadline: Throughout the year for September enrollment
Communication Design
Technical Program (equivalent to AAS)

Provides educational opportunities in art and design, cultivating art and design as engines of social transformation. Students are trained to become outstanding artists and designers, leaders in the industry nationally and internationally.

2-3 Years
Not specified
RD$86,900.00 per period for tuition, RD$2,000.00 for administrative services.
Deadline: Throughout the year for September enrollment
Interior & Product Design
Technical Program (equivalent to AAS)

Develops technical, critical, practical, and theoretical tools needed to solve creative and functional problems. Students learn to create meaningful spaces and products that consider human experience within a changing world.

2 Years
Not specified
RD$86,900.00 per period for tuition, RD$2,000.00 for administrative services.
Deadline: Throughout the year for September enrollment
Illustration
Technical Program (equivalent to AAS)

Provides educational opportunities in art and design, cultivating art and design as engines of social transformation. Students are trained to become outstanding artists and designers, leaders in the industry nationally and internationally.

2-3 Years
Not specified
RD$86,900.00 per period for tuition, RD$2,000.00 for administrative services.
Deadline: Throughout the year for September enrollment
Fashion Marketing & Communication
Technical Program (equivalent to AAS)

Provides educational opportunities in art and design, cultivating art and design as engines of social transformation. Students are trained to become outstanding artists and designers, leaders in the industry nationally and internationally.

2-3 Years
Not specified
RD$86,900.00 per period for tuition, RD$2,000.00 for administrative services.
Deadline: Throughout the year for September enrollment
Graphic Design
Associate degree

Provides art and design education to talented students, preparing graduates to become professionals. The school's mission is to provide art and design education to talented, qualified applicants despite any economic constraints they may have.

2 years
Not specified
Under $4,000 per student per year (as of 2015)
Deadline: Not specified

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Accreditations & Affiliations
CHAVÓN School of Design is closely affiliated with Parsons School of Design (New York) since its inception in 1983, allowing students to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree at Parsons through a 2+2 agreement. Its technical programs are equivalent to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Credits completed at CHAVÓN are recognized by numerous institutions in North America, including Brooklyn College, California College of the Arts, Cooper Union, Fashion Institute of Technology, Pratt Institute, and Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).
Admissions
Deadlines
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Throughout the year for September enrollment
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May 1, 2026
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July 30, 2026
Requirements
0: Complete application form via Slideroom (USD$22 fee)
1: Submit a portfolio (3 to 10 pieces demonstrating visual arts ability, preferably recent, handmade work)
2: Complete the CHAVÓN Challenge
3: Academic record submission
4: Interview (virtual or in-person)
5: Original birth certificate
6: Copy of identity card or passport
7: Medical certificate
8: Proof of completed studies
9: Official record of grades from the last completed semester
10: 4 photos 2x2
11: Signed acceptance packet
12: Initial tuition payment

Altos de chavon Academic FAQ

Altos de chavon is Art, culture, and design meet Caribbean beauty.

Applicants are typically required to submit: Complete application form via Slideroom (USD$22 fee), Submit a portfolio (3 to 10 pieces demonstrating visual arts ability, preferably recent, handmade work), Complete the CHAVÓN Challenge, Academic r....

Altos de chavon provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Film, Communication Design, Interior & Product Design.

Altos de chavon is situated in La Romana, Dominican Republic, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, Altos de chavon holds accreditations from: CHAVÓN School of Design is closely affiliated with Parsons School of Design (New York) since its inception in 1983, allowing students to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree at Parsons through a 2+2 agreement. Its technical programs are equivalent to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Credits completed at CHAVÓN are recognized by numerous institutions in North America, including Brooklyn College, California College of the Arts, Cooper Union, Fashion Institute of Technology, Pratt Institute, and Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)..