For Performing Arts Academy High School Students
Once you have completed your self-registration on Ocean Connect, your parent/guardian is required to complete the Parental Consent Form.
This form is required for all high school students to secure their OCC courses.
Spring Courses Available at Performing Arts Academy High School
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Stagecraft I | Stagecraft I | This course covers the basic theory and practical application of building, painting, and rigging material, their uses in theatrical production, and the shifting of sets, furniture, and props. Code 2 course fee. | THTR-197 | PA1 | Douglas Bollinger |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Theater Appreciation | Theater Appreciation | This course introduces students to the history and development of theatre from its origin in Greece to the current day. Code 3 course fee. | THTR-195 | PA1 | Douglas Bollinger |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Intro Acting I | Introduction to Acting I | This course introduces students to some of the fundamental skills and tools necessary to understand and apply the acting process. In addition, students learn how to analyze and apply basic acting techniques as they demonstrate for and evaluate their classmates. Code 3 course fee. | THTR-193 | PA1 | Anthony Ciccotelli | |
| Theater Appreciation | Introduction to Acting I | This course introduces students to the history and development of theatre from its origin in Greece to the current day. Code 3 course fee. | THTR-195 | PA2 | Douglas Bollinger |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Musical Theatre Workshop | Musical Theatre Workshop | A performance class to introduce students to the acting, singing, and dancing skills required of a musical theatre artist. Through involvement in lecture/ demonstration and application, students will synthesize basic music, dance, and acting skills required to participate in a musical theater production. Recommended for students interested in drama, music, or speech | THTR-189 | PA1 | Anthony Ciccotelli |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Elem Spanish I | Elem Spanish I | The communicative approach to language learning is used to develop the beginning skills. Students are provided with a basic vocabulary to enable them to enjoy simple communicative exchanges. Audio as well as possibly some computer-based material is used to reinforce and expand the skills program in the classroom. This course is for beginning students or students who have taken one year or less of high school Spanish. | SPAN-151 | PA1 | Daniel Wellner | |
| Elem Spanish I | Elem Spanish I | The communicative approach to language learning is used to develop the beginning skills. Students are provided with a basic vocabulary to enable them to enjoy simple communicative exchanges. Audio as well as possibly some computer-based material is used to reinforce and expand the skills program in the classroom. This course is for beginning students or students who have taken one year or less of high school Spanish. | SPAN-151 | PA2 | Daniel Wellner |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Introduction to Sociology | Introduction to Sociology | This course presents the fundamental concepts, sociological perspectives, and methods of social research. Course topics include culture, socialization, deviance, social class, race and ethnicity, and gender and sexuality. Code 1 course fee. | SOCI-181 | PA1 | Melissa Morrison | |
| Introduction to Sociology | Introduction to Sociology | This course presents the fundamental concepts, sociological perspectives, and methods of social research. Course topics include culture, socialization, deviance, social class, race and ethnicity, and gender and sexuality. Code 1 course fee. | SOCI-181 | PA2 | Melissa Morrison |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Introduction to Political Science | Introduction to Political Science | This course is a survey of the foundations of political theory and its relationship to government, political parties, pressure groups, and modern political thought. Students will be introduced to various governmental systems and economies throughout the world with a focus on contemporary domestic and global issues. | POLI-183 | PA1 | Michael Mazzola | |
| Introduction to Political Science | Introduction to Political Science | This course is a survey of the foundations of political theory and its relationship to government, political parties, pressure groups, and modern political thought. Students will be introduced to various governmental systems and economies throughout the world with a focus on contemporary domestic and global issues. | POLI-183 | PA2 | Michael Mazzola |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Introduction to Music Appreciation | Introduction to Music Appreciation | This is an introductory course that exposes students to music. The most important styles and types of music will be studied through the examination of representative examples drawn from the different eras of music history. Recorded and visual materials will be utilized to stimulate a discriminating understanding of and appreciation for the various styles and types of music. Attendance at live performance may be required. Code 1 course fee. | MUSC-190 | PA2 | Joseph Puliafico | |
| Introduction to Music Appreciation | Introduction to Music Appreciation | This is an introductory course that exposes students to music. The most important styles and types of music will be studied through the examination of representative examples drawn from the different eras of music history. Recorded and visual materials will be utilized to stimulate a discriminating understanding of and appreciation for the various styles and types of music. Attendance at live performance may be required. Code 1 course fee. | MUSC-190 | PA1 | Joseph Puliafico |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Theory of Music I | Theory of Music I | This course is a study of elementary diatonic harmony. It includes triads and seventh chords within tonal context, the principles of voice leading, part writing and harmonic progression, and the function of nonchord tones. Also included is an introduction to the elements of musical form. | MUSC-181 | PA1 | Joseph Puliafico | MUSC 101 or appropriate placement score on the Music placement test |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| College Choir II | Vocal Ensemble II | This course allows students to continue their studies in a vocal ensemble and gain additional concert performance experience in the field of music. Students will perform repertory of various styles and periods. Full participation in rehearsals and performances is required. An on-campus performance will take place at the end of the semester, and other performances within the community may be planned as well. | MUSC-161 | PA1 | Mary Kenny | MUSC-160 Vocal Ensemble I |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Applied Music I | Applied Music I | Beginning or intermediate students receive one-on-one instruction in the technical and interpretive aspects of music performance as it relates to their instrument or voice with emphasis on tone production and intonation, expression, technique, and interpretation. Students are expected to devote a minimum of three hours per week or work outside class on assigned warm-ups, exercises, and appropriate repertoire. Weekly lesson times are arranged between instructors and students and approved by the dean/assistant dean. | MUSC-120 | PA2 | Joseph Puliafico |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Precalculus I | Precalculus I | Polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions are studied from an algebraic, analytic and graphical perspective. Functions, the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, complex numbers, mathematical modeling and other algebraic concepts are studied. Students cannot earn more than a total of six (6) graduation credits for any combination of MATH 191, MATH 192 and MATH 195. Prerequisite: MATH 165 OR MATH 161 or appropriate placement score. Code 1 course fee. | MATH-191 | PA1 | Robin Kelly | MATH 165 or MATH 161 or appropriate placement score on the college level math test |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| College Algebra | College Algebra | This course will provide a thorough understanding of the more difficult algebraic concepts necessary for MATH 191 and MATH 192. Topics will include the following presented beyond the elementary level: polynomial, exponent, radicatl, and rational expressions; linear, absolute value, and quadratic equations and inequalities; rational and radical equations; graphing techniques; systems of linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities; conic sections, relations and functions. Students cannot earn graduation credits for both MATH 165 and MATH 161. | MATH-165 | PA1 | Robin Kelly | |
| College Algebra | College Algebra | This course will provide a thorough understanding of the more difficult algebraic concepts necessary for MATH 191 and MATH 192. Topics will include the following presented beyond the elementary level: polynomial, exponent, radicatl, and rational expressions; linear, absolute value, and quadratic equations and inequalities; rational and radical equations; graphing techniques; systems of linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities; conic sections, relations and functions. Students cannot earn graduation credits for both MATH 165 and MATH 161. | MATH-165 | PA2 | Robin Kelly |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| World Civilization | World Civilization to 1660 | World Civilization II examines the patterns of global history as they emerge in various regions of the world from the mid-17th century to the present day. Students will gain a deeper understanding of cultural diversity and historical trends that have helped shape today’s world. | HIST-181 | PA1 | Robert Townsend | |
| World Civilization | World Civilization to 1660 | World Civilization II examines the patterns of global history as they emerge in various regions of the world from the mid-17th century to the present day. Students will gain a deeper understanding of cultural diversity and historical trends that have helped shape today’s world. | HIST-181 | PA2 | Robert Townsend | |
| World Civilization | World Civilization to 1660 | World Civilization II examines the patterns of global history as they emerge in various regions of the world from the mid-17th century to the present day. Students will gain a deeper understanding of cultural diversity and historical trends that have helped shape today’s world. | HIST-181 | PA3 | Robert Townsend |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| United States History to 1877 | United States History to 1877 | A survey of the history of the United States from the discovery of the Western Hemisphere to the end of the Reconstruction period (1877). The course includes political, social and economic factors important in the foundation of America. | HIST-173 | PA1 | Michael Mazzola | |
| United States History to 1877 | United States History to 1877 | A survey of the history of the United States from the discovery of the Western Hemisphere to the end of the Reconstruction period (1877). The course includes political, social and economic factors important in the foundation of America. | HIST-173 | PA2 | Melissa Morrison |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| United States History from 1877 | United States History from 1877 | This course traces developments from the end of the Civil War to the end of the Second World War with emphasis on reconstruction, the industrialization of America and her emergency as a world power. | HIST-174 | PA1 | Melissa Morrison |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Environmental Science | Environmental Science | An introduction to current environmental problems and the processes used to analyze them from perspectives of the biological, geological, and social sciences. Field and laboratory experiences incorporated into the course. Students will be required to travel to offsite laboratory locations. It is highly recommended that students enrolling in this course have completed high school biology and high school chemistry. Code 5 course fee. | ENVI 152 | PA1 | Olympia Gaglioti | |
| Environmental Science | Environmental Science | An introduction to current environmental problems and the processes used to analyze them from perspectives of the biological, geological, and social sciences. Field and laboratory experiences incorporated into the course. Students will be required to travel to offsite laboratory locations. It is highly recommended that students enrolling in this course have completed high school biology and high school chemistry. Code 5 course fee. | ENVI-152 | PA2 | Olympia Gaglioti | |
| Environmental Science | Environmental Science | An introduction to current environmental problems and the processes used to analyze them from perspectives of the biological, geological, and social sciences. Field and laboratory experiences incorporated into the course. Students will be required to travel to offsite laboratory locations. It is highly recommended that students enrolling in this course have completed high school biology and high school chemistry. Code 5 course fee. | ENVI-152 | PA3 | Kerri Shoenberger |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| English I | English I | Students compose and revise expository essays totaling 3500 words, minimum. Through a series of primarily text-based writing assignments, the course reinforces and stresses the further development of critical reading and thinking, ethical reasoning, the writing process, and information literacy. Code 1 course fee. | ENGL-151 | PA1 | Michelle Stavros |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| English II | English II | This course introduces students to the study of fiction, poetry and drama, and requires written assignments (totaling 3,500 words, minimum), including at least one documented essay, that build on the writing and research skills developed in ENGL 151. Code 1 course fee. | ENGL-152 | PA1 | Gabriella Grant | ENGL-151 English I |
| English II | English II | This course introduces students to the study of fiction, poetry and drama, and requires written assignments (totaling 3,500 words, minimum), including at least one documented essay, that build on the writing and research skills developed in ENGL 151. Code 1 course fee. | ENGL-152 | PA2 | Gabriella Grant | ENGL-151 English I |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Jazz Dance | Jazz Dance | This course focuses on the fundamentals of jazz dance including vernacular, theatre dance, and contemporary styles. Students will develop skills in standard jazz movement-extensions, isolations, and contractions, and perform jazz dance routines in class. An emphasis will be placed on rhythmic movement patterns, kinetic elements, alignment for safe movement practices, and performance skills. Code 3 course fee. | DANC-150 | PA1 | Melissa Faisst |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Dance Appreciation | Dance Appreciation | This course is an introductory study of dance as an art form. It surveys the development of dance from primitive and ancient times to 20th and 21st century dance theatre. Students will recognize the impact of culture, religion and politics on diverse dance forms. Through selected readings and viewings of filmed and/or live dance, students will develop heightened perceptions and understanding of dance. The course examines dance as a vital art form through study of its history, aesthetic elements, and communicative power. Code 1 course fee. | DANC-145 | PA1 | Kelly Bourke |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Modern Dance I | Modern Dance I | This course is for the student at the beginner level and is designed to develop their technical skills in foundational modern dance technique. Specific attention is given to maintaining anatomical alignment while moving the spine, legs, and arms with a focus on injury prevention through all movement practices. Students will participate in floor combinations and exercises, movement phrases across the floor, structured improvisations, and exploration of time, space, and force. Code 3 course fee. | DANC-120 | PA1 | Melissa Faisst | |
| Modern Dance I | Modern Dance I | This course is for the student at the beginner level and is designed to develop their technical skills in foundational modern dance technique. Specific attention is given to maintaining anatomical alignment while moving the spine, legs, and arms with a focus on injury prevention through all movement practices. Students will participate in floor combinations and exercises, movement phrases across the floor, structured improvisations, and exploration of time, space, and force. Code 3 course fee. | DANC-120 | PA2 | Melissa Faisst |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Modern Dance II | Modern Dance II | This course is an intermediate level modern dance technique class and a continuation of Modern Dance I. Additional intricate dance skills will be developed through the practice of more advanced spinal movements, creative exploration of movement previously learned, and development of abdominal strength. Emphasis is on technical development and creative expression. Improvisation exercises will lead to the creation and structuring of dance phrases. Students will have opportunities to publicly perform. Code 3 course fee. | DANC-121 | PA1 | Melissa Faisst | DANC-120 Modern Dance I |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Integrated Office Software | Integrated Office Software | This course is designed to teach the skills necessary to design, produce and integrate documents, worksheets, databases and professional presentations. The course will emphasize a hands-on project-oriented approach to problem solving. Students will use the MS Office Suite on a personal computers in a Windows environment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is suggested. Open lab time work is required. Code 3 course fee. | CSIT-123 | PA1 | Joan Beckenhauer | |
| Integrated Office Software | Integrated Office Software | This course is designed to teach the skills necessary to design, produce and integrate documents, worksheets, databases and professional presentations. The course will emphasize a hands-on project-oriented approach to problem solving. Students will use the MS Office Suite on a personal computers in a Windows environment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is suggested. Open lab time work is required. Code 3 course fee. | CSIT-123 | PA2 | Joan Beckenhauer | |
| Integrated Office Software | Integrated Office Software | This course is designed to teach the skills necessary to design, produce and integrate documents, worksheets, databases and professional presentations. The course will emphasize a hands-on project-oriented approach to problem solving. Students will use the MS Office Suite on a personal computers in a Windows environment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is suggested. Open lab time work is required. Code 3 course fee. | CSIT-123 | PA3 | Joan Beckenhauer | |
| Integrated Office Software | Integrated Office Software | This course is designed to teach the skills necessary to design, produce and integrate documents, worksheets, databases and professional presentations. The course will emphasize a hands-on project-oriented approach to problem solving. Students will use the MS Office Suite on a personal computers in a Windows environment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is suggested. Open lab time work is required. Code 3 course fee. | CSIT-123 | PA4 | Joan Beckenhauer |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Public Speaking | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | This course introduces students to basic communication theory and public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on researching, organizing, outlining, evaluating, and delivering informative, demonstrative, and persuasive speeches. Code 3 course fee. | COMM- 154 | PA1 | Michelle Stavros | |
| Public Speaking | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | This course introduces students to basic communication theory and public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on researching, organizing, outlining, evaluating, and delivering informative, demonstrative, and persuasive speeches. Code 3 course fee. | COMM- 154 | PA2 | Michelle Stavros | |
| Public Speaking | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | This course introduces students to basic communication theory and public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on researching, organizing, outlining, evaluating, and delivering informative, demonstrative, and persuasive speeches. Code 3 course fee. | COMM- 154 | PA3 | Michelle Stavros | |
| Public Speaking | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | This course introduces students to basic communication theory and public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on researching, organizing, outlining, evaluating, and delivering informative, demonstrative, and persuasive speeches. Code 3 course fee. | COMM- 154 | PA4 | Michelle Stavros |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Advanced Audio Mixing Techniques | Advanced Audio Mixing Techniques | This course is an in-depth study of audio mixing and using the studio medium itself as a creative art form. The course material includes the development of skills necessary to produce master quality mixes for multiple media applications. Students will have opportunities to gain hands-on experience in the field. Code 4 course fee. | COEM-232 | PA1 | Bill Bourke | COEM-231 Audio Production Techniques |
| HS Course Title | OCC Course Title | Course Description | Course Code | Section | Teacher | Pre-Reqs |
| Audio Recording for Electronic Media | Audio Recording for Electronic Media | An introduction to the basics of audio recording technology. Students working in the studio environment will develop skills with microphone selection and use, multi-track recorders, recording consoles and digital and analog processors. Code 4 course fee. | COEM-230 | PA1 | Bill Bourke |
Questions?
Contact Haley Abruzzese at 732-255-0482 x7516 or HAbruzzese@ocean.edu
Need to Know
Deadlines
Please look out for Fall 2023 Deadlines and courses soon
Costs & Textbooks
- $110.00 per credit (*plus any applicable course fees)
- Textbooks will be provided by your district at no additional cost
Graduation
- If you anticipate earning your OCC degree Spring of 2023 or 2024, please contact Elaine Schardien for your graduation audit: (732)255-0400 x2000
