Audition and Portfolio Review Requirements for All Majors

Find the major(s) you wish to audition for below. Carefully read through what is expected for you to show the faculty judges. Start preparing for your audition now! You should take a minimum of 2-3 months of practice / portfolio development to be ready. 

If you have general questions about the Fine Arts Academy and the application, you can reach out to Ms. Kirby at teri.kirby@austinisd.org.

For specific information about individual major requirements, please reach out to the department to which you are applying. We will have different opportunities for families and students to ask questions throughout the application process. Please check back for more details on event dates as they become available.

Audition Rubrics and Requirements

If you are interested in attending one of our optional workshops, please register by filling out the Optional Fine Arts Workshops Registration. This is optional and not a requirement for the audition process.

Workshop Dates

Date, Time, and Location - Major

December 6, 11:00 am -12:00 pm, Piano Portable - Piano

December 6, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, FA1 - Choir

December 6, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, DAB - Color Guard

December 6, 1:00-3:00 pm, MAC - Technical Theater

December 13, 9:30 - 11:30 am, Art 1 & 2 - Visual Arts

December 13, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm, FABT - Performance Theater

December 13, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Black Box - Guitar

December 13, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Band Hall - Band

December 13, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Orchestra Room - Orchestra

December 13, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Room 110 - Cinematic Arts

December 14, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, DAB - Dance