Founded in 1914 by Nellie Cornish, the Cornish College of the Arts began as a music school and is now one of only three private, nonprofit performing and visual arts colleges in the nation. Cornish College of the Arts is the oldest music conservatory on the west coast.
First year students participate in the year long interdiscplinary Integrated Studies Program with the Humanities and Sciences Department. Once this year is completed, students are able to select subjects of their choice from Humanities & Sciences.

Cornish College of the Arts is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Courses at Cornish College of the Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Painting
Photogrpahy
Print Art
Photography
Video
Sculpture
Interior Design
Motion Design
Visual Communication Design
Dance
Costume Design
Lighting (performance production)
Scenic design (performance production)
Sound design (performance production)
Stage Management
Technical Direction

Bachelor of Music
Voice
Instrumental Performance
Composition

Non-degree programs
Preparatory Dance Program
Dance Classes for Adults
Summer Program - Art, Design

Past students - established and famous artists
Colleen Atwood
Brendan Fraser
Reggie Watts
Betty X

Contact Details for Cornish College of the Arts
1000 Lenora Street, 6th Floor
Seattle, Washington, WA 98121
http://www.cornish.edu