Animation
Full-Time
Campus: Santo Domingo
Below, you will find all the information about admissions requirements and the curriculum with the subjects to be taken:
Technical Animation Career
General Description
The technical program in Animation at CHAVÓN trains visual artists with technical mastery, narrative sensitivity and creative discipline to act through drawing. It integrates traditional language with digital tools, providing a complete preparation for storytelling in motion.
From the fundamentals of drawing and 2D/3D animation to animated directing and original project production, students explore the expressive universe of animation, developing their own artistic voice and collaborative skills for the film industry, television, video games and more.
Career Opportunities
Animation Production
- 2D Animator for Series, Films, Shorts and Advertising
- 3D Animator for Film or Video Game Studios
- Stop Motion Artist
- Production Assistant or Coordination of Animation Projects
Art Direction & Visual Narrative
- Animation or Animated Short Film Director
- Character or Props Designer
- Background and Layout Designer
- Visual Scriptwriter (Storyboard, Technical Scripts)
Design & Conceptualization
- Concept Artist or Visual Development Artist
- Visual Effects (VFX) and Motion Graphics Artist
- Set Designer and Animated World Designer
Post-Production & Compositing
- Compositing Artist
- Animated Sequence Editor
- 3D Rigger and Character Animation Technician
Interactive Experiences & New Media
- Animated Content Designer for Video Games
- Animation Creator for Inmersive Experiences (VR/AR)
- Animation Designer for Digital or Educational Platforms
Hard Skills (Technical)
- Analytical, Anatomical and Motion Drawing
- 2D and 3D Animation Fundamentals and Techniques
- Character, Background, Props and Layout Design
- Storyboarding and Sequential Visual Storytelling
- Concept Art and Visual Development
- Rigging and 3D Character Animation
- 2D Special Effects and Motion Graphics
- Animation, Modeling and Compositing Software (e.g. Toon Boom, After Effects, Blender, Maya)
- Production and Management of Animated Projects
- Professional Animation Portfolio Development
Soft Skills (Transversal)
- Effective Visual Communication and Narrative Clarity
- Artistic Sensitivity and Personal Exploration
- Collaborative work in Creative Environments
- Discipline, Organization and Time Management
- Creative Resolution of Narrative and Technical Problems
- Adaptability to the use of new Technologies and Media
- Ability to Receive and Apply Critical Feedback
- Visual, Symbolic and Conceptual Thinking
- Empathy with the Viewer and Focus on Emotional Experience
- Autonomy and Leadership Skills in Creative Projects
- Cultural Curiosity and a Global approach to Animation
Admissions
Admission to CHAVÓN requires high school graduation with a satisfactory grade-point average, the presentation of a portfolio*, and an interview. For detailed information about admissions procedures, click here.
*Applicants to the program in Fashion Marketing and Communications are not required to present a portfolio but must complete the CHAVÓN Challenge.
*Applicants to the Film program can only apply via Portfolio.
Information for International Students
International students are welcomed to the CHAVÓN community and significantly add to its rich, artistically and intellectually diverse dialogue and culture. If you live outside the Dominican Republic, we encourage you to apply or to contact us, as we will always be available to assist you in the application process and to answer questions regarding such things as dormitories or other living accommodations, travel arrangements, visas, or any other questions you may have.
