INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Abraar Mohamad, Valerie Ross, Zoie Rosolek A M A ZON B I OSP HE R E S | South Lake Union
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FROM RECYCLING, TO UPCYCLING, OUR STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED IN ALL TYPES OF BUILT ENVIRONMENTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY GLOBAL DWELLER. —JULIE MYERS, ASID, IIDA, IDEC | CHAIR OF INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
HELP SHAPE THE SPACES T H AT S H A P E O U R L I V E S
Interior Architecture is a universe bounded by walls. Which is to say, its domain is anything in a room: from the physical to the theoretical; from décor to process; from designing objects to implementing LEED standards. The BFA Interior Architecture program at Cornish is a growing cohort of peers, faculty, and specialists eager to research and explore that universe with you. You’ll work alongside mentors in our Experience Studio to bring your ideas for the built environment to life in 2D, 3D, and augmented and virtual environments. Classes are projectbased and focused on real outcomes that integrate research and practical experience.
Though Interior Design dates back to the 1950s at Cornish, Interior Architecture is a newly expanded, independent department. Our instructors are leaders in the field and in the community; and our graduates are poised to enter a range of professions, from interior design/ architecture to museum/exhibition design, retail/hospitality to strategic urban planning, and more. We couldn’t be more excited to expand this program, in this place, at this time. Join us at Cornish, and
DISCOVER A
UNIVERSE OF POSSIBILITIES.
SEATTLE THE CONSTRUCTION CRANE CAPITAL OF AMERICA SEATTLE IS THE PERFECT PLACE to pursue your artistic education— and Cornish College lives right at the heart of it all.
environment are being incubated, tested, implemented, and adapted every day in new buildings and historic renovations.
Both a cultural and design innovation hub, Seattle is attracting design talent from around the world as one of the nation’s fastest growing cities. The proof is in the air: for two years in a row, Seattle has had more construction cranes than any other city in America.
With a white-hot economic base and a truly stunning natural setting, the greater Seattle area is home to both high-tech giants, like Amazon and Google, and natural wonders, like Mount Rainier and Snoqualmie Falls.
The city itself is a research laboratory where ideas for the design of interiors and the built
Cornish couldn’t have happened anywhere but Seattle—and we think you’ll thrive here, too.
ŠAnkrom Moisan Architects/Casey Braunger
THE FIRST THING YOU’LL RECEIVE AT CORNISH...
IS EVERYTHING
Your education begins in our FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM, A SHARED EXPERIENCE FOR ALL VISUAL ARTS STUDENTS. We know artists are stronger in their own craft when they’re exposed to other art forms or diverse media. Opportunities open when students who paint are introduced to design, when interior architects understand film, when designers embrace physical space. We know that many of today’s most innovative artists blur the lines between art forms, experiment widely, and push against boundaries. That’s why Foundations is highly collaborative, working with a small cohort in shared studios to explore both traditional and digital media with guidance from faculty who are themselves professional artists. We know making and thinking go hand-in-hand, so you’ll tap your curiosity about ideas, experiences, and craft. Most important, we know that artists think deeply and differently. They are extraordinarily adaptive, powerful problem-solvers that possess key transferable skills highly valued in the 21st century society and economy. These skills are front and center in Foundations, with ample opportunity to grow your creative thinking, critical writing, curiosity, and adaptability. Spend your first year in our Foundations Program,
AND END THE YEAR READY TO CREATE WORK YOU NEVER DREAMED YOU COULD.
WALK THROUGH THE HALLS of Main Campus Center in the fall, and you may notice some pretty amazing blue tape artwork decorating the walls. It’s one of the ways students within our Foundations Program discover how a familiar material can be transformed, during a class about line and space. They go as big or small as they want. They present their ideas to classmates and faculty. And they never look at blue tape
Mark Bocek
the same way again.
Valerie Ross, Abraar M oh amad, Z oi e Ros ol e k , Lan i No y a MU S EUM O F H ISTO RY & I ND U ST RY
A DAY IN
THE LIFE
WHY INVEST
IN ARTS COLLEGE?
“OUR CALLING IS TO CREATE POSITIONS FOR OURSELVES AND OTHERS, TO IMPROVISE AND BLOW THE CEILING OFF ANYTHING RESEMBLING A LIMITATION.” — CL A IRE CHASE, F LUTIST & MACARTH U R FELLOW
Art has always played a vital role in society. Artists and performers challenge the way people interact with space, with technology, and with each other. Generating new ideas requires artists to not only be able to work in their field, but also to think critically— examining a situation, identifying a problem, and then designing a creative solution. Whether writing a play that highlights social injustice or designing a new skyscraper, artists enlighten us with their ability to examine problems in an entirely new way. When you decide to invest your time and money into a college education, you are faced with a choice: invest in reproducing the techniques of other artists, or invest in a degree that teaches critical problem-solving by generating new art and performance. Hundreds of programs teach basic techniques
or craft in performance or visual arts, but few degrees teach artists how to apply critical thinking skills toward the creation of new work. At Cornish, we believe this immersive training offers the preparation necessary to address any future challenge. Cornish College of the Arts offers a wide range of scholarships and financial aid to support the investment you make in your own future. Our students understand the value of studying in a thriving urban environment with fellow artists and performers, and experience the results of their hard work. As the Cornish artistic community both leads a changing society and adapts to a changing job market, we proudly support our student visionaries who are boldly challenging society to look at the world in a new way.
LEARN MORE AT CORNISH.EDU/FINANCIALAID
MORE THAN 95% OF CORNISH STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS.
GABRIEL DWISATRIA ’17 Even before he graduated, Indonesian native Gabriel Dwisatria’s work was winning awards. In 2016, Dwisatria was awarded a Angelo Donghia Foundation Scholarship, and Cornish College of the Arts became one of a handful of colleges to have multiple Donghia recipients. Originally from Jakarta, Dwisatria submitted designs that showed how a culturally sensitive and ethical design can be created for a women’s healthcare facility. The clinic design also provided a sense of inclusivity by respecting the site location and using the environment as a visual inspiration for wellness in the community.
STU DE N T
WORK
City-Wide Projects
INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT NIGHT MARKET DESIGNS - ELEVATIONS - DIAGRAMS
CARRIE GERSTENBERGER ‘17 SOUTH PARK COMMUNITY CENTER (SEATTLE)
THOMAS SALMON ‘17 NIGHT MARKET, INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT (SEATTLE)
ALEXA WILLIAMS ‘16 EL CUCHILLO - A CULINARY & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
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5 THINGS
YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE CORNISH INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE FACULTY
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THEIR WORK HAS BEEN PUBLISHED in Luxe Interiors + Design, Elle
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THEIR CLIENTS INCLUDE Amazon, West Elm, Expedia, CB2, T-Mobile,
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THEY ARE ACTIVE LEADERS IN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS like the American Society of Interior Design
Decor, Gray Magazine, Arcade, and Business Jet Interiors, among others.
Washington Convention Center, McCormick Place Chicago, and Madame Tussauds Hollywood.
(ASID), International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Industrial Design Society (IDS), and Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC).
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THEY CARE DEEPLY ABOUT LOCAL AND GLOBAL ISSUES affecting
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AS WORKING ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS, THEIR PROJECTS RUN THE GAMUT:
artists and all citizens and value the inclusion of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
corporate campus design and branding; textiles and products; transportation design, including luxury jet interiors and yacthts; environmental design, urban planning...and more!
LEARN MORE & MEET OUR FACULTY AT CORNISH.EDU/INTERIOR_ARCHITECTURE
Interiors | Activism
GABRIEL DWISATRIA ‘16 Upcyle Center: KAMPOENG KAMI FOR EVICTED RESIDENTS OF PULO VILLAGE (JAKARTA,Recology INDONESIA)
Senior Project Thomas Salmon
TEAM PROJECT 2016 POST ALLEY, PIKE PLACE MARKET (SEATTLE)
THOMAS SALMON ‘17 UPCYCLE CENTER
GABRIEL DWISARTIA ‘16 KAMPOENG KAMI FOR EVICTED RESIDENTS OF PULO VILLAGE (JAKARTA, INDONESIA)
TEAR OUT & KEEP
APPLI CAT ION DEAD L IN E S DECEMBER 1 EARLY ACTION DEADLINE
FEBRUARY 15
Photography by Danielle Barnum unless noted. Design by Shannon Loys.
PRIORITY APPLICATION / SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
After February 15, applications are accepted on a rolling basis if space is available.
CORNISH FAST ESTABLISHED
STUDENT ORIGINS
1914
35 states 18 countries
SCHOLARSHIPS Cornish offers merit scholarships based upon the strength of your application and audition/portfolio. Those applying for scholarship consideration should apply by
FEBRUARY 15.
FAC TS
MAJORS
Art, Dance, Design, Film, Interior Architecture, Music, Performance Production, Theater
CAMPUS
3 locations in downtown Seattle: South Lake Union, Capitol Hill, Seattle Center
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
13
ACCREDITATION
FACULTY:STUDENT RATIO
1:7
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, National Association of Schools of Art and Design
THE MISSION OF CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS
is to provide students aspiring to become practicing artists with an educational program of the highest possible quality, in an environment that nurtures creativity and intellectual curiosity, while preparing them to contribute to society as artists, citizens, and innovators.
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