At Oakbridge Academy of Arts, we

prepare students with industry specific,

specialized training to help meet the

career demands of the 21st century. For

over 30 years, we have been a leader in

visual design and photography education,

concentrating on career-relevant classes.

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SPECIALIZED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Because Oakbridge
Academy of Arts is
After a considerable amount of time, research, and comparatively a small
planning, Oakbridge received licensing by the Department
school, our instructors have
of Education, State Board Private Licensed Schools on
the time to offer individual
February 25, 1972. Shortly thereafter on March 13,
1972, the first students enrolled in the school (then, the instruction to each student
Art Institute of New Kensington). These seven students when necessary. This is
were the start of a new idea in the New Kensington most beneficial to a student
area. Since then, our school has acquired more space, who would be lost in the
teachers, students, ideas and concepts that make
environment of a very
Oakbridge an integral part of our community. In May of
1995, Oakbridge went through a change of ownership. large class, and helps the
Oakbridge is now owned by the Nicolette Monet student progress at a rate
Corporation. In January 1998 the school expanded its most suitable to him/her as
campus to include 1250 and 945 Greensburg Rd., Lower an individual.
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DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT
OAKBRIDGE ACADEMY OF ARTS
The two year Visual Design
program is designed to
cover every facet of visual
communications. This
program prepares the
student for employment in
newspapers, magazines,
industry, and every aspect
of business that needs to
stimulate the sales of their
product or service.
OAKBRIDGE AC A DE M Y
The Photography Program
prepares students for
employment immediately
after graduation. The
program is designed to
provide the technical
knowledge and practical
skills of photography and
to develop the visual
creativity of each student.
O F A RTS
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
his/her competency as a
visual artist or professional
photographer.
In our Graduate Services Office, we strive to

match the desires of our graduates to those

of reputable employers. As a student, you will

be placed in an externship during your last

three months of school, as well as receive

job placement assistance once you have

completed the program.

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RECENT COMPANIES THAT HAVE ACCEPTED

EXTERNS OR HAVE HIRED OAA GRADUATES

Beneath the Willow Leed’s World Buchman Studios

Biandi Photography Carnegie Museum of

Life Touch
California University of History
Mullen Group
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Press
Pittsburgh
Costello Printing Gateway Press
Tribune Review
D&M Photography Good Chemistry
Ritz Camera
Daily Courier Hitchcock, Fleming &
Sears Portrait Studios
Dimension X Marketing Associates
Slavic Group, Inc. Photography by Julie
Galli Distributing
Greensburg Soney’s Photography PRS Advertising
Tribune Review Time Stands Still Reflections
Herald Standard Valley News Dispatch Slovak Group
Leader Times Visions by Virginia The Joseph Company
Come and see for yourself what is
happening at Oakbridge Academy of
Arts. Please complete the enclosed card
for more information about starting an
exciting career in just 24 months!

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opportunities.
The Oakbridge

Academy of Arts

Campus is located

in Lower Burrell,

Pennsylvania. Travel

to the school is

convenient via the

Pennsylvania Turnpike,

Route 28, Route 376,

and Route 66.