ETNow.com: Backstage Academy has affirmed its commitment to safeguarding students entering the live events industry after it was selected by the QAA to take part in a series of best-practice Covid case studies. The institution was recognised by the assurance agency for the measures put in place following the outbreak of the pandemic.
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As a student myself, I am very thankful that many institutions have decided to take this hybrid approach for the school year. Theater demands a lot of work that can only be perfected by doing it, which raises a concern when in person activities are not allowed to happen out of a sudden. Offering a hybrid model is the best solution to the problem. It ensures that the safety and faculty is kept while providing the practice needed to better grasp the concepts and master the skills that are being taught. It’s really good to know that internationally the same intention of looking how to keep the industry stands. It comes to prove the vastness of it, and ultimately reminding us of how much we rely upon one another. This also serves as an example of the importance of planification in the face of change. The Backstage Academy was able to meet in the beginning of the pandemic to explore courses of action, which they were able to implement as time has seen fit.
It is interesting to hear about what is happening Internationally with the same problems we are facing here. The start of school for colleges and universities amid the COVD pandemic is a real issue that every school in the US was struggling with just a month ago. Most colleges and universities are still struggling with the challenges as they arise. The particular challenge of adjusting a conservatory or theatrical arts program to the new standards is obviously a particularly interesting one to me. Because of this it is fascinating to see how the international community is handling the same problems.
What I liked most about this article was that it reminded me that the challenges colleges are facing are consistent around the world during this time. The news that I see has been almost entirely about the US, but it's sobering to have this kind of reminder that the entire world is in a state of uncertainty right now. It's also comforting to know that other institutions are being responsible in performing their duties and not just CMU. When the majority of college news right now has been about campus after campus having to close due to outbreaks, with a large majority of these colleges being those that didn't put nearly as safe and stringent rules on their student body as were needed, it gives you a much more negative view on the situation as a whole. However, it remains true that many institutions are genuinely trying their best to maintain the quality of their students' educations and to keep them as safe as possible from the pandemic. This is definitely the best situation that is possible right now.
This is an excellent example of how prioritizing student safety does not mean just one cookie cutter response, but it can be a varied approach based on the academic institute. In this smaller setting, it is clear that a keen focus is being put on student safety, but there is also a focus on bringing students back for in person instruction that is so critical in this industry. It is excellent that the administration of Backstage Academy has been planning for months on how to bring students back, and clearly has many contingency plans. It is also great to see that the school asked for input from students, and then tailored their response with students preferences in mind. It seems that Backstage Academy is doing a wonderful job with balancing safety and education, and clearly the ability to maintain this balance comes from having a smaller school where it is easier to coordinate a specific response.
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