Graphic & Communications Design
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 Graphic & Communications Design Career
General Description
The technical program in Communication Design at CHAVÓN trains professionals capable of shaping any message, combining critical thinking, aesthetic sensibility and technical mastery. Through a comprehensive approach that ranges from typography, art direction and editorial design, to the creation of campaigns, brand experiences and visual narratives, students become agents of change within the ecosystem of visual culture.
Our graduates are prepared to take on the communication challenges of tomorrow with solidity and creativity, combining the tradition of design with the demands of a constantly changing digital environment.
Career Opportunities
Graphic Design & Art Direction
- Integral Graphic Designer
- Art Director in Advertising Agencies and Creative Studios
- Editorial Designer (Magazines, Books, Digital Publications)
- Visual Image and Composition Specialist
Visual Editing & Branding
- Visual Identity and Branding Designer
- Consultant on Branding and Visual Positioning
- Creator of Graphic Systems for Companies, NGO’s and Cultural Brands.
Strategic & Experience Design
- Packaging and Product Designer
- User Experience (UX) and Physical Touchpoint Designer
- Sustainable Design and Environmental Communication Specialist
Digital Media & Motion
- Digital or Interactive Designer
- Graphic Content and Motion Graphics Creator
- Designer for Social Media and Digital Platforms
Advertising & Strategic Communications
- Advertising Creative
- Integrated Campaign Designer (ATL/BTL/Digital)
- Visual Communication Manager
Multidisciplinary & Social Projects
- Designer for Signage or Institutional Communication Systems
- Designer for Educational, Cultural or Community Projects
- Visual Accessibility and Inclusion Consultant
Management & Creative Entrepreneurship
- Design Project Coordinator
- Creative Manager or Freelance Entrepreneur
- Graphic or Print Production Specialist
Hard Skills (Technical)
- Mastery of Visual Language: Composition, Color, Form and Rhythm
- Typography: Fundamentals, Experimentation and Editorial Application
- Print and Digital Editorial Design
- Creation of Visual Identity and Brand Systems
- Art Direction: Conceptualization, Visual Narrative and Style
- Integrated Communication Campaigns (Advertising, Activations, Media)
- Photography, Illustration and Collage applied to Design
- Digital Techniques: Design, Editing and Animation Software
- Motion Graphics and Motion Design
- Packaging Design and Applied Graphic Systems
- Graphic Production: File Preparation, Materials and Finishes
- Visual Thinking, User-Centered Design and Design Thinking
- Visual Culture and Sustainability Research
Soft Skills (Transversal)
- Creative Thinking and Capacity for Visual Innovation
- Complex Communication Problem Solving
- Visual and Conceptual Synthesis Skills
- Effective Communication and Graphic Storytelling
- Collaborative Work and Co-Creation Skills
- Time Management and Project Planning
- Empathy, Cultural Observation and Critical Thinking
- Adaptability to Changing Environments and New Technologies
- Professional Ethics and Commitment to Sustainability
- Creative Leadership and Management Skills
- Aesthetic Sensitivity and Developed Visual Criteria
- Entrepreneurial Initiative and Strategic Thinking
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 a 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.
