ReMEMBRERING interIM.

With Interim 2010 behind us, I want to thank all the professionals who taught, the students who participated, and our Chavón staff for contributing to the success of another educational cycle in the Altos de Chavón School of Design's Special Programs.

We hope we can look forward to your participation in future programs. The 2010 International Summer program is on its way! Keep visiting www.altosdechavon.com, under Special Programs, for more information on the courses we’re offering this summer.

For now, I'd like to leave you with images and comments from our 2010 Interim program.

Wishing you the best of success,



Carmen Lorente Director,
Special Programs and New York Office
The Altos de Chavón School of Design

  • "Me pareció increíble, mas allá de lo que vine a aprender, encontré cosas que no esperaba ni de mi ni del Ínterin en si. Excelente."

  • "Excelente experiencia. Volvería estar aquí y continuar una formación profesional mas alta."

  • "Esta clase fue mas que un simple Workshop fue una experiencia de vida."

  • "Mark es un excelente profesor, explica todo muy bien y siempre de buen humor."

  • "Me encantó la experiencia!"

  • "¡Me encanto! Sugiero el mismo curso, pero de dos semanas."

  • "La Experiencia fue estupenda. Espero volver pronto."

  • "The sense of community was welcomed and harbored a pleasant creative atmosphere. Students and all staff were wonderful, in general a great experience."

  • "La experiencia ha sido satisfactoria y enriquecedora en todos los aspectos. Considero que este curso ha permitido que mis proyecciones sean mas enfocada en términos de búsqueda y conceptualización."

  • "El profesor domina el contenido a la perfección, además de su actitud proactiva ayuda en el aprendizaje. El contenido del curso superó mis expectativas."

  • "Excelente curso, condiciones excelentes, excelente traductor y personal muy capacitados en todas las áreas."

  • Excelente trabajo profesional llevado a cabo por el AR Argenis Lebron. Siempre estuvo pendiente a todo dentro y fuera del recinto, todos los días y hasta altas horas de la noche."

ALTOS de chavón the school of design

The Altos de Chavón School of Design has developed university-level professionals specializing in the industrial application of art and design for more than a quarter of a century. Founded in 1983 to meet the growing commercial demands of the Dominican Republic, The School of Design offers an intensive two-year program leading to the degree of Associate in Applied Science.

Three majors are offered: Graphic Design, Fashion Design, and Fine Arts/Illustration. In addition, The School has developed a state-of-the-art Certificate Program in Digital Design.

Since its foundation, The School has been affiliated with the prestigious Parsons The New School for Design in New York. In Latin America, the APEC University (Acción Pro Educación y Cultura), in Santo Domingo; UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico); and the Universidad Autónoma de Occidente (Autonomous University of the West), in Cali, Colombia, all renowned academic institutions, have established cooperative agreements with The Altos de Chavón School of Design.

special programs

Covering topics related to art and design, special programs are courses that foster creativity and develop the skills of students and professionals in various disciplines. These courses are given at The Altos de Chavón School of Design, in La Romana, and at Casa de Chavón, in Santo Domingo

INTERim

In the month of January, intensive one- or two-week courses are given in Altos de Chavón to increase creativity and improve techniques in the arts and design.

Workshops are offered to complement the knowledge of professionals and advanced students in various areas and provide them with the tools to treat specific themes in their specialty.

Among the workshop themes are landscape design, interior design, typography, fashion illustration, jewelry design, editorial design, photography, and a variety of topics related to digital design.

Para más información acerca de la escuela, visita www.altosdechavon.com

For more information:


Carmen Lorente

Tel: 212.229.5370, EXT: 4187


altos@earthlink.net

www.altosdechavon.com