Oakbridge Academy Of Arts
1250 Greensburg Rd, Lower Burrell, PA, 15068 -
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The Oakbridge Academy of Arts specializes in career educational opportunities and training for the student who wants to gain the working knowledge necessary to succeed in today's competitive visual arts society....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Westmoreland County, PA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 55 students | 1,020 students |
| Total Enrollment | 55 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 96% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 36% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,032 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 56% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,396 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 12% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $4,200 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 92% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,267 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- The curricula at Oakbridge are designed to offer students a concentrated study. Our approach to career education provides each individual with the training to actualize his or her potential for growth. The Academy works with each student on an individual basis towards their competency as a visual artist or professional photographer.
- The two year Visual Design program at Oakbridge Academy is designed to cover every facet of visual communications. This program prepares the student for an entry-level position in newspapers, magazines, industry, and every aspect of business that needs to stimulate the sales of their product or service. Several areas of employment a student should be prepared to enter are Computer Design, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Free-Lance Artist, Package Designer, Advertising Layout, Book Design / Layout and Catalog Design.
- The prime objective of the Photography Program, is to prepare students for entry-level employment immediately after graduation. It is a strong basic program that equips students to enter the important areas of photography including Photographer in a Commercial Art Studio, Industrial Photographer, Publishing Photographer, Photojournalist, Free-Lance Photographer, Home Portrait Photographer, Department Store Photographer and Sales Photographer. The program is designed to teach the technical knowledge and practical skills of photography and to develop the visual creativity of each student.
- Oakbridge Academy of Arts Online Instruction offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of our courses include expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you.
- Courses offered at the Oakbridge Academy of Arts includes Basic Computer Literacy; Computer Applications; Graphic Design; The Internet; Web Page Design; Web Graphics & Multimedia; Web & Computer Programming; Database Management & Programming; Computer Troubleshooting & Networking; Certification Prep; Digital Photography & Digital Video; Languages; Writing & Publishing; Entertainment Industry; Test Prep; Personal Finance & Wealth Building; Health Care, Nutrition, & Fitness; Personal Enrichment; Child Care & Parenting; Art, History, Psychology, & Literature; Math, Philosophy, & Science; Accounting; Grant Writing & Nonprofit Management; Start Your Own Business; Personal Development; Business Administration; Sales & Marketing; Law & Legal Careers; Health Care Continuing Education; Career Certificate Programs and Courses for Teaching Professionals.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Oakbridge Academy students speak in artistic languages (Valley News Dispatch)
posted on October 4, 2009 at 04:02:10 am
"The Language of Art" is spoken as the students of Oakbridge Academy of Arts, Lower Burrell, enjoy exploring as many as they can in the school's second annual exhibit at Penn State New Kensington in Upper Burrell.
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