OSA’s methodology was developed by leading educators and community members in response to the specific needs of an urban youth population. The faculty is comprised of professional artists and state-credentialed academic teachers, who leverage students’ interests in the arts to improve their academic discipline. Throughout their years at OSA, students focus on one of the following arts emphases: Arts Management, Circus Arts, Dance, Digital Media, Instrumental Music, Literary Arts, Theater, Visual Arts or Vocal Music.