In Retrospect

Adapting to the New Normal

The pandemic has ushered in new and inventive teaching and learning methods on the UCI campus, especially in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts. When you think of art, dance, drama and music courses, you probably envision an artist in a workshop, actors on a stage, dancers in a studio, or musicians huddled together performing a classical piece. CTSA faculty were challenged to adapt to new forms of teaching during the mandatory quarantine. Alan Terricciano, professor of dance and associate dean for undergraduate affairs, is pictured above at home. He sets up a video camera and ring light to record a lecture for his music and dance class. “In order to illustrate my musical points, I find it best to be at a piano,” says Terricciano. “I take the footage and edit it in Final Cut Pro for the class.”

One benefit to the new working environment, new and unexpected co-workers. Meet Terricciano’s new officemate, Frida, the dog!