Instituto Arcos

Instituto Profesional ARCOS is a higher education institution focused entirely on creative careers and connected to Chile’s creative industries, arts, and culture. With more than 40 years of history, ARCOS promotes creativity, diversity, and freedom, and values inclusion, differing perspectives, and academic freedom. Its community includes educators who actively participate in the country’s cultural life.

The institute offers programs through schools dedicated to photography; film and audiovisual production; acting; sound and music; and design and multimedia. Areas of study include professional photography, audiovisual communication, musical composition and performance, music production, professional sound, 3D animation, video game design, graphic design, multimedia, and illustration. ARCOS also provides student support and socioeconomic assistance, alongside services such as a library and continuing education.

Its work extends beyond the classroom through community and territorial initiatives, with more than 300 actions reported over three years. Based in Peñalolén, the institute presents itself as part of a broader creative ecosystem and shares institutional news, educational resources, and information about its academic model and accreditation