Special educational programs at the School of Design include the Interim Session, the International Summer Program, Continuing Education courses, and Professional Workshops. These short, intensive programs are designed to foster creativity and develop technical skills for art and design students.

Course offerings include Package and Product Design, Fashion Illustration, Conservation of Paintings, Restoration of Historic Landmarks, Set Designs for Television, Techniques for Surface Decoration in Interior Design, and Japanese Landscape Design. The special seminars and workshops attract a wide range of participants, from casual, avocational students to accomplished professionals seeking to update their knowledge and skills.

The growing participation in special programs by international students and institutions from South America, Canada, the United States, and Europe has helped promote Altos de Chavon as a center for cultural tourism.

Interim Session
The Interim Program is offered during the month of January. This series of short, professional-level workshops brings together prestigious instructors, both local and international, and students who seek intensive skill building in art and design.

International Summer Program
Verano Internacional, the School of Design’s summer program, offers high school graduates an introduction to the art and design majors featured in the AAS program. It also gives aspiring applicants the opportunity to perfect their admissions portfolios. In addition, each summer, several course offerings are directed to contemporary issues in the art and design fields.

Continuing Education Courses
Throughout the year, the School of Design offers an array of continuing education courses during the evening hours and on weekends. Students and community members are encouraged to participate.

Professional Workshops
Each year the School of Design offers short courses directed to professionals who seek to build skills in their specific fields. These career-oriented advancement courses encompass a broad array of workshops, ranging from the design of shop windows and displays to the planning of commercial interiors, the design of stage sets, and the writing of scripts for television.