Blake
Arts (Visual / Performing / Communication Arts)
Blake High School is the premiere high school for performing, visual, and communication arts located in downtown Tampa on the scenic Hillsborough River. In partnership with local mentors, artists, arts organizations, and universities, this program provides students with rigorous arts, technology and academic programs.
Visual Arts
The visual arts program provides an opportunity to study painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, digital imagery, photography, ceramics, glass, printmaking, and mixed media. The program allows the student to meet professional artists and engages students in art experiences through partnerships with museums and galleries.
Communication Arts
The communication arts program encourages and develops the unique voice and talent of the student interested in Creative Writing, Print, Broadcast Journalism, and Digital Media production. Students also explore opportunities and careers in the areas of screenplay writing, poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, public speaking, media production and radio broadcasting.
Performing Arts
Music - The performing arts program offers a wide array of courses which are designed to help students develop their skills for expression. The curriculum includes music programs in Chorus, Guitar, Harp, Band Orchestra and Piano.
Theatre - The theatre program provides a study of Drama, Musical Theatre, Costume Design and Technical Theatre through the performance of plays and musicals.
Dance - The dance program encourages the creative use and development of dance as a medium expression that bring forth the vital aspects of the dancer including creator, writer, interpreter and arts advocate.
Audition Information: Students must complete an application to be considered for an audition. Students who meet the academic criteria will be invited to audition.
Students applying for the Performing Arts (Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Piano, Harp, Guitar, Drama, or Musical Theatre) program will perform an audition. Students who apply for the Visual or Communication Arts (TV/Film, Creative Writing, Journalism, Technical Theatre, Art or Costume Design) program will present a portfolio. A short interview will also be part of the audition/portfolio presentation.
Students MUST audition to complete the application process. Auditions will only be granted to students who meet the academic criteria.