Cornish College of the Arts brochure Performance Production

Twelve Buildings and One Amazing City Life at Cornish is about finding out where performance production will take you. It’s about living on campus in a high-rise residence hall with spectacular views of Seattle.

It’s about making friends, sharing interests, and being inspired by the community here. The Cornish campus embraces the visual and performing arts within our own many galleries and theaters on campus.

www.cornish.edu 800.726.ARTS admission@cornish.edu

© Ankrom Moisan Architects/Casey Braunger Photographer

1000 Lenora St Seattle, WA 98121

Life at Cornish also is about being in the center of one of the fastest growing cities in North America. Seattle’s theater scene has launched national careers and landed Cornish alumni on Broadway. You’ll be only minutes away from top houses and the biggest shows.

BFA SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

WORK WITH YOUR PEERS

n THEATER GRAPHICS

Experience the excitement and energy of working with people who love theater and being backstage as much as you do.

You’ll also find a wealth of opportunities for collaboration with students and faculty from art and design, film and digital media, dance, and music.

n LITERATURE OF THEATER n THEATER HISTORY n CONCEPTUAL AND PRACTICAL

STUDY n PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS

Highly personalized training and individualized student attention is the hallmark of our intimate, intensive program.

“Most importantly, I found my passion. I found the one thing

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS AND IATSE

C

ornish College of the Arts is the college for tomorrow’s designers and stage managers—with a 100-year tradition of

training exceptional students. Your education here will take you to places you haven’t even thought of yet. Bring your talent to Cornish and turn your dreams into reality.

Seattle’s multitude of theaters creates numerous opportunities for professional internships. Cornish faculty have worked in theaters throughout the US and abroad, and use their connections to help you achieve professional success.

do. The thing that energizes

At our main venue, the Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, you’ll work beside International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) stagehands and can earn hours toward your membership in the union.

Cornish also maintains numerous black box venues of varying size, offering a wide range of design opportunities for our student practitioners.

come all night instead of sleep.”

me, that forces me to keep a notebook next to my bed so I can write down the ideas that

– Kendra Lee, Performance Production ’15

VISIT CORNISH TODAY Personal contact is an important aspect of our Admission process. We recommend that, if possible, you visit our campus and talk with an Admission Counselor. Your visit with us will allow you to meet one-onone with a professional who will be able to answer your questions about Cornish and offer useful insights about the portfolio review process. The more we are able to learn about you and your artistic vision and ambition, the better we are able to provide you with the information you need to make the right educational choice for your future.

COSTUME DESIGN Learn the history, traditions and wellestablished techniques of costume design and costume craft and then take what you learn to our labs with industrial machines, high-end sergers, and a commercial dye vat.

LIGHTING DESIGN Become proficient in the nuanced art of theatrical lighting; using the lighting cue to establish movement, passage of time, motivation of characters, and a range of emotional states.

SCENE DESIGN

We look for students who live for their work and

From drafting and rendering to model making, carpentry and scene painting, explore all facets of scenic design while studies in theater history enhance your work.

are ready to take the next step in becoming a

SOUND DESIGN

performance production professional.

Transport the audience into a different world—even before the curtain lifts. Study

It’s not just HOW you create, but WHY you create.

in this world I was meant to

sound theory, sound instruments, recording, and live-sound reinforcement in small classes with individualized attention.

STAGE MANAGEMENT Connecting the actors with the director, designers, and technicians, your training as a stage manager will make sure that the show will go on.

TECHNICAL DIRECTION Develop skills in drafting, labor and budget projection, carpentry, welding, props construction, rigging, and electrics while you take courses in theater graphics and production design.

800.726.ARTS admission@cornish.edu © Ankrom Moisan Architects/Casey Braunger Photographer

APPLICATION TIMELINE Early Action Deadline: December 1 No Application Fee if you apply on or before December 1 Application Deadline: February 1 $40 Application Fee if you apply on or before February 1

Twelve Buildings and One Amazing City Life at Cornish is about finding out where performance production will take you. It’s about living on campus in a high-rise residence hall with spectacular views of Seattle.

It’s about making friends, sharing interests, and being inspired by the community here. The Cornish campus embraces the visual and performing arts within our own many galleries and theaters on campus.

www.cornish.edu 800.726.ARTS admission@cornish.edu

© Ankrom Moisan Architects/Casey Braunger Photographer

1000 Lenora St Seattle, WA 98121

Life at Cornish also is about being in the center of one of the fastest growing cities in North America. Seattle’s theater scene has launched national careers and landed Cornish alumni on Broadway. You’ll be only minutes away from top houses and the biggest shows.

BFA SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

WORK WITH YOUR PEERS

n THEATER GRAPHICS

Experience the excitement and energy of working with people who love theater and being backstage as much as you do.

You’ll also find a wealth of opportunities for collaboration with students and faculty from art and design, film and digital media, dance, and music.

n LITERATURE OF THEATER n THEATER HISTORY n CONCEPTUAL AND PRACTICAL

STUDY n PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS

Highly personalized training and individualized student attention is the hallmark of our intimate, intensive program.

“Most importantly, I found my passion. I found the one thing

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS AND IATSE

C

ornish College of the Arts is the college for tomorrow’s designers and stage managers—with a 100-year tradition of

training exceptional students. Your education here will take you to places you haven’t even thought of yet. Bring your talent to Cornish and turn your dreams into reality.

Seattle’s multitude of theaters creates numerous opportunities for professional internships. Cornish faculty have worked in theaters throughout the US and abroad, and use their connections to help you achieve professional success.

do. The thing that energizes

At our main venue, the Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, you’ll work beside International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) stagehands and can earn hours toward your membership in the union.

Cornish also maintains numerous black box venues of varying size, offering a wide range of design opportunities for our student practitioners.

come all night instead of sleep.”

me, that forces me to keep a notebook next to my bed so I can write down the ideas that

– Kendra Lee, Performance Production ’15

VISIT CORNISH TODAY Personal contact is an important aspect of our Admission process. We recommend that, if possible, you visit our campus and talk with an Admission Counselor. Your visit with us will allow you to meet one-onone with a professional who will be able to answer your questions about Cornish and offer useful insights about the portfolio review process. The more we are able to learn about you and your artistic vision and ambition, the better we are able to provide you with the information you need to make the right educational choice for your future.

COSTUME DESIGN Learn the history, traditions and wellestablished techniques of costume design and costume craft and then take what you learn to our labs with industrial machines, high-end sergers, and a commercial dye vat.

LIGHTING DESIGN Become proficient in the nuanced art of theatrical lighting; using the lighting cue to establish movement, passage of time, motivation of characters, and a range of emotional states.

SCENE DESIGN

We look for students who live for their work and

From drafting and rendering to model making, carpentry and scene painting, explore all facets of scenic design while studies in theater history enhance your work.

are ready to take the next step in becoming a

SOUND DESIGN

performance production professional.

Transport the audience into a different world—even before the curtain lifts. Study

It’s not just HOW you create, but WHY you create.

in this world I was meant to

sound theory, sound instruments, recording, and live-sound reinforcement in small classes with individualized attention.

STAGE MANAGEMENT Connecting the actors with the director, designers, and technicians, your training as a stage manager will make sure that the show will go on.

TECHNICAL DIRECTION Develop skills in drafting, labor and budget projection, carpentry, welding, props construction, rigging, and electrics while you take courses in theater graphics and production design.

800.726.ARTS admission@cornish.edu © Ankrom Moisan Architects/Casey Braunger Photographer

APPLICATION TIMELINE Early Action Deadline: December 1 No Application Fee if you apply on or before December 1 Application Deadline: February 1 $40 Application Fee if you apply on or before February 1

WORK WITH YOUR PEERS

n THEATER GRAPHICS

Experience the excitement and energy of working with people who love theater and being backstage as much as you do.

You’ll also find a wealth of opportunities for collaboration with students and faculty from art and design, film and digital media, dance, and music.

n LITERATURE OF THEATER n THEATER HISTORY n CONCEPTUAL AND PRACTICAL

STUDY n PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS

Highly personalized training and individualized student attention is the hallmark of our intimate, intensive program.

“Most importantly, I found my passion. I found the one thing

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS AND IATSE

C

ornish College of the Arts is the college for tomorrow’s designers and stage managers—with a 100-year tradition of

training exceptional students. Your education here will take you to places you haven’t even thought of yet. Bring your talent to Cornish and turn your dreams into reality.

Seattle’s multitude of theaters creates numerous opportunities for professional internships. Cornish faculty have worked in theaters throughout the US and abroad, and use their connections to help you achieve professional success.

do. The thing that energizes

At our main venue, the Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, you’ll work beside International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) stagehands and can earn hours toward your membership in the union.

Cornish also maintains numerous black box venues of varying size, offering a wide range of design opportunities for our student practitioners.

come all night instead of sleep.”

me, that forces me to keep a notebook next to my bed so I can write down the ideas that

– Kendra Lee, Performance Production ’15

VISIT CORNISH TODAY Personal contact is an important aspect of our Admission process. We recommend that, if possible, you visit our campus and talk with an Admission Counselor. Your visit with us will allow you to meet one-onone with a professional who will be able to answer your questions about Cornish and offer useful insights about the portfolio review process. The more we are able to learn about you and your artistic vision and ambition, the better we are able to provide you with the information you need to make the right educational choice for your future.

COSTUME DESIGN Learn the history, traditions and wellestablished techniques of costume design and costume craft and then take what you learn to our labs with industrial machines, high-end sergers, and a commercial dye vat.

LIGHTING DESIGN Become proficient in the nuanced art of theatrical lighting; using the lighting cue to establish movement, passage of time, motivation of characters, and a range of emotional states.

SCENE DESIGN

We look for students who live for their work and

From drafting and rendering to model making, carpentry and scene painting, explore all facets of scenic design while studies in theater history enhance your work.

are ready to take the next step in becoming a

SOUND DESIGN

performance production professional.

Transport the audience into a different world—even before the curtain lifts. Study

It’s not just HOW you create, but WHY you create.

in this world I was meant to

sound theory, sound instruments, recording, and live-sound reinforcement in small classes with individualized attention.

STAGE MANAGEMENT Connecting the actors with the director, designers, and technicians, your training as a stage manager will make sure that the show will go on.

TECHNICAL DIRECTION Develop skills in drafting, labor and budget projection, carpentry, welding, props construction, rigging, and electrics while you take courses in theater graphics and production design.

800.726.ARTS admission@cornish.edu © Ankrom Moisan Architects/Casey Braunger Photographer

APPLICATION TIMELINE Early Action Deadline: December 1 No Application Fee if you apply on or before December 1 Application Deadline: February 1 $40 Application Fee if you apply on or before February 1