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OSA seeks out and embraces pedagogical approaches that challenge students to think, to communicate, and to act with authority and accountability. Faculty members, selected by way of a nation-wide search, are certified by the State of California and are arts practitioners.
OSA has an outstanding college-preparatory academic program, which meets the requirements for University of California and California State University admissions. All students take English, History, Romance Language, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. Students concentrate on one area of art – Acting, Arts Management, Dance, Instrumental Music, Literary Arts, Theatre Design & Production, Vocal Music or Visual Arts.
Small classes allow for individual attention and personal training. Tutoring for core academic classes is also available and encouraged.
OSA students also receive ongoing professional insight from various East Bay arts organizations that will provide training to students throughout their years at the school. OSA's teaching/learning partnerships include: CCA, Ex'pressions College for Digital Arts, dvGarage, Mocha, and The Oakland Ballet, The Oakland Museum, Savage Dance, YouthSpeaks and Oakland Youth Chorale. Seniors who excel in their chosen arts field are selected for internships with these institutions.
OSA graduates are expected to go directly into career-related activities, or opt for higher education. Students who decide to pursue other interests after graduation will have the background and skills to undertake college-level studies in other disciplines .
OSA offers a unique combination of a college-preparatory curriculum and a conservatory-style arts education. OSA embraces pedagogical approaches that challenge students to think, to communicate, and to act with authority and accountability. The college-preparatory academic program meets the requirements for University of California and California State University admissions. In addition to English, Mathematics, Romance Languages, Science, and Social Studies, OSA students concentrate in Dance, Literary Arts, Instrumental or Vocal Music, Visual Arts, or Theatre.
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