Location:

La Romana, Dominican Republic

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

Altos de Chavón School of Design International Summer 2011 Enjoy 4 weeks of intense university-level art and design courses in a charming medieval village! The school, located just outside La Romana, Dominican Republic is an affiliate of Parson The New School for Design. The program provides a great foundation as you work on your portfolio and earn college credits. A cultural program and a weekend at a Caribbean beach resort are included. Summer courses include: * Drawing * Painting * Photography * Graphic Design * Fashion Design * Web Design

Spend your summer in a charming village in the Dominican Republic in an intensive visual arts and design workshop! Choose from one to six weeks of classes depending upon your interests in drawing, painting, photography, fashion, graphic design, or web design.

Setting Description:

Altos de Chavón is an enchanting re-creation of a medieval European village that sits on a cliff overlooking a peaceful river. Cobblestone streets lined with lanterns take you through the antiqued stone buildings to small cafés where you will have your meals, or to quaint shops featuring the craft-work of local artisans. Three art galleries exhibit the work of the school’s students and an on-site museum provides an interesting tour. A 5,000-seat Roman-styled amphitheater provides an idyllic space for daydreaming and sketching when it is not in use for concerts. The area is secured with guarded entrances, making it a safe place to study and create. The pristine white sand beaches with turquoise waters and warm and friendly locals have made the Dominican Republic the top tourist destination in the region.