CSB-SD encourages peer-to-peer learning and creates individualized paths of study where students produce their own work under the mentorship of local and international artists and designers. 

The curriculum combines advanced technical training with courses involving creative research and development, the humanities, and critical theory. This gives students ample means to develop systemic and transdisciplinary practices, while providing a more holistic understanding of design.

CSB-SD shares it’s campus and is positively integrated with the various businesses and initiatives of the CSB SOCIAL ENTERPRISE (CSB-SE). Students quickly become integral to its operating structure and workflows as a form of diversified technical training. This ensures intimate exposure and dynamic cross-pollination between liberal arts education and real-world practices.

Students are also given thorough industry experience. Throughout their enrollment, they collaborate with boutiques, private clients and other industry players, and engage in various forms of production, from photo shoots and fashion shows, to producing collections in volume. They are also required to perform at-least 3 termed internships.

Courses on business and marketing are provided each term, as well as workshops on digital literacy and visual communications. This equips students for the digitization of the design market, and the co-dependency of product, identity, and content. 

Through this progressive method, CSB-SD has created a space that fosters dialogue between diverse students, nurtures their talent, and helps them turn their ambitions into solid skills while harnessing the ability to properly navigate their industry.