Brigham Young University. Department of Theatre and Film
Dates
- Existence: 1988 - 1997
Administrative History
The Department of Theatre and Film (1988-1997) taught classes about film and theatre and also produced theatrical and film productions. The Department was reorganized in 1997 as the Department of Theatre and Media Arts.
The Department of Theatre and Film was organized in 1988. Harold R. Oaks served as Department Chair from 1988 to 1994 and Eric Fielding served from 1994 to 1997. The Department of Theatre and Film was renamed as part of the reorganization of the Department of Theatre, Speech and Cinema in 1988. The two Department Chairs were Harold R. Oaks from 1988 to 1994, and Eric Fielding from 1994 to 1997. The department focused on the teaching and the development of productions related to theatre, speech, and cinematic study. In 1997 the department was reorganized as the Department of Theatre and Media Arts.
Citation:
BYU Organizational Project, via WWW, viewed May 13, 2013 (Department of Theatre and Film; 1988-1997; part of the College of Fine Arts and Communications, Brigham Young University; previously the Department of Theatre, Speech, and Cinema; in 1997 name changed to Theatre and Media Arts; department chairs were, Harold R. Oaks (1988-1994) and Eric Fielding (1994-1997); fostered disciplined scholars and artist, committed to the gospel of Jesus Christ, who so excel in their personal conduct and professional skill that they are sought as models of leadership, inspiration and achievement, also to provide comprehensive programs designed to produce graduates and products that delight, edify, and enlarge the human spirit; the Department of Theatre and Film was directly managed by a Department Chair who was under the direction of the College Dean)Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Department of Theatre and Media Arts syllabi, 1995-2006
Contains syllabi and class outlines from various classes within the Department of Theatre and Media Arts. Dates range from 1995 to 2006.
Department of Theatre and Media Arts theatre production slides
Contains slides, photographs, programs, and information about theatre shows that were put on by Brigham Young University from 1970 to 2004.
Department of Theatre, Speech, and Cinema records on Pardoe Theatre, 1978-1986
Contains materials related to theatrical productions performed at the Pardoe Theatre. Materials include scripts, photographs, production notes and handbills. The materials cover the preparations for the production, the development and casting and the final staging of the various play and productions that were performed at the Pardoe Theatre on Brigham Young University campus. Dated 1978-1986.
Graduate Studies records on Department of Theatre and Media Arts, 1987-2000
Materials are related to the graduate program of the Department of Theatre and Media Arts from 1987 to 2000. Materials include reports, department reviews, and proposals.