Do you find yourself imagining different worlds and what the people in them might look like? Have you ever been inspired by clothes and fashion? Have you ever seen an old item of clothing and thought, “I could do something with that!” Let your imagination run wild! Our Costume Design Program is home to a diverse group of creative students who specialize in bringing their artistic visions to life. Working with the area’s most talented faculty and guest artists, costume majors are trusted with the design, implementation, and construction of costumes, hair, and theatrical makeup for our entire season.
At the end of the year, it’s time for our costumers to take the spotlight in our annual Fashion Show. Based on a thematic challenge, our designers plan, design, and construct two different looks for the runway – culminating in a fully produced fashion showcase of their talents.
Please read all information carefully. The ability to follow directions is paramount to your success in the Theater Department. All interested auditionees must FIRST apply to the Hillsborough County Schools Choice program and select Blake High School Costume Design (check the county website for dates). You will be contacted by the school through the email you entered on your application (check your junk/spam mail) with audition dates and times.
Interviews
Applicants for the Costume Design program should prepare a cover letter stating why you would be an asset to the Costume Design program at Blake AND at least one of the following:
- a portfolio with pictures of various stages of your process building a costume/garment OR
- 3-5 recent renderings (finished costume design sketches that are colored).
Applicants should be prepared for a question and answer session that will focus on their interest in becoming a part of the Blake Theater company.
Required Track For Costume Design Majors
Freshman
Costume Design 1 and Drawing 1
Sophomore
Double Block of Costume Design 2
Junior
A Double Block of Costume Design 3
Senior
Double Block of Costume Design 4
Electives
Directing 1
Directing 2 (with approval and scheduled the same time as Acting 2)
Theater Leadership (interview required for approval)
Broadway Dance
Vocal Tech
Piano for non majors
Music Theory
Art for non majors
Film & Television for non majors
Cosmetology
Students may take additional courses not listed above if there is room in their schedule. Instructor / administrative approval may be required for classes outside of your major.
