Summer@Cornish is a 4-week intensive program from July 6 – July 31, 2026, offering high school film students a mini-college experience at Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University in Seattle’s South Lake Union. Rather than only focus on one discipline or perform only existing works, all students create and perform or showcase new work, and have the opportunity to take electives outside of their primary art form or dig deeper into their interests. 

The Film Intensive full-day program is designed to support serious students to build foundational skills for a career in film. Mornings begin with an intensive in cinema’s full range of visual language through creating short films. Afternoons are filled with electives such as film editing, sound design or any other elective in Music, Theater, or Art & Design. Friday mornings, students develop and finalize their materials in Portfolio Development to gain the understanding of what a career in filmmaking is like, as well as applying to a college in the fine arts. At the end of the four weeks, students will present their final group film for family and friends in Cornish’s new Raisbeck Auditorium. 

Part-time half-day programs are available. Students are able to select either a morning intensive, or afternoon elective.

Residential options are available for full program students. Learn more here.

Tuition

Tuition varies by type of program. Electives start at $730. The Morning Intensive is $3160.  Receive 10% off the full tuition by registering before March 1. Tuition needs-based scholarships are available here.

Next Steps: Get in Touch!

We know that choosing a summer program is a big decision. For immediate questions, please email plus@cornish.edu. If you'd like to schedule a 1:1 session with Michael, please click here to schedule now.