Cornish College of the Arts

Overview:

• Founded in 1914 as the Cornish School of Music
• Became Cornish College of the Arts in 1977
• Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
• Recognized as one of the top 10 art and design schools in the United States by U.S. News & World Report
• Notable alumni include:
  • Mark Rothko, painter
  • Kenneth Anger, filmmaker
  • Storm Thorgerson, graphic designer

Student Life:

• Extracurricular Activities:

  • Over 50 student clubs and organizations, including art, music, dance, and theater groups
  • Annual student-run arts festival, "Cornish Presents"

• Clubs:

  • Art Club
  • Dance Club
  • Music Club
  • Theater Club

Sports Teams:

• Student Support Services:

  • Academic advising
  • Career counseling
  • Counseling and psychological services
  • Disability services
  • Health services
  • Housing assistance

• Campus Facilities:

  • State-of-the-art studios and performance spaces
  • Library with over 50,000 volumes
  • Student lounge and cafe
  • Fitness center

Academics:

• Academic Resources:

  • Small class sizes with an average student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1
  • Access to world-renowned faculty
  • Interdisciplinary curriculum that encourages collaboration across disciplines

• Faculty:

  • Over 100 full-time and part-time faculty members
  • Many faculty members are practicing artists and designers

• Teaching Methodologies:

  • Emphasis on hands-on learning and experiential education
  • Project-based learning
  • Internships and field experiences

• Academic Support Services:

  • Writing center
  • Math tutoring
  • Language tutoring

• Unique Academic Programs or Initiatives:

  • BFA in Interdisciplinary Arts
  • MFA in Visual Studies
  • Certificate in Arts Management

Top Reasons to Study Here:

Reputation:

Ranked among the top 10 art and design schools in the United States

Specialized Facilities:

State-of-the-art studios and performance spaces

Industry Connections:

Partnerships with leading arts organizations in Seattle and beyond

Notable Alumni:

Graduates have gone on to successful careers in the arts and design industries

Interdisciplinary Curriculum:

Encourages collaboration and innovation across disciplines

Services:

• Counseling:

  • Individual and group counseling
  • Crisis intervention

• Health:

  • Health screenings
  • Immunizations
  • Referrals to medical providers

• Housing:

  • On-campus housing available for first-year students
  • Off-campus housing assistance

• Library Resources:

  • Over 50,000 volumes
  • Access to online databases and journals

• Technology Support:

  • Computer labs
  • Technical support

• Career Development:

  • Career counseling
  • Resume and portfolio review
  • Internship and job placement assistance