Young artists reflect on their first semester of college during COVID-19 [Los Angeles Times :: BC-EDU-ARTSTUDENTS-PANDEMIC:LA]
Part of a year-end series revisiting subjects of some of our most popular arts articles of the year.
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LOS ANGELES – For freshman starting college this fall, COVID-19 upended their education, as some colleges closed their campuses and offered only remote classes, while others were the sites of outbreaks.
For young artists studying music, dance, film, visual art, theater or other disciplines, remote or distanced learning brings unique challenges. Arts training relies on rehearsals, private instruction, ensemble shows and access to expensive equipment like cameras and software for projects.