Brigham Young University. Department of Dramatic Arts
Dates
- Existence: 1961 - 1968
Administrative History
The Department of Dramatic Arts (1961-1968) focused on preparing students at Brigham Young University for teaching in schools and to meet the competition in professional theatre, radio and television.
The Department of Dramatic Arts was established following the split of the Dept. of Speech and Dramatic Arts. The department was housed within the College of Fine Arts and then, in 1964, the College of Fine Arts and Communications. Those who served as Department Chairmen were: Harold I. Hansen (1961-1966) and Lael J. Woodbury. In 1968 the curriculum taught in the Department of Dramatic Arts became part of the Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts.
The department was administered by a department chair, under direction of the college dean. The department was under the jurisdiction of the College of Fine Arts (1961-1964), as well as the College of Fine Arts and Communications (1964-1968).
Citation:
BYU organizational history website, viewed September 9, 2013 (The Department of Dramatic Arts (1961-1968) focused on preparing students for teaching in schools and to meet the competition in professional theatre, radio and television; established following the split of the Dept. of Speech and Dramatic Arts; housed within the College of Fine Arts and then, in 1964, the College of Fine Arts and Communications, those who served as Department Chairmen were: Harold I. Hansen (1961-1966) and Lael J. Woodbury. In 1968 the curriculum taught in the Department of Dramatic Arts became part of the Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts; the department was administered by a department chair, under direction of the college dean; the department was under the jurisdiction of the College of Fine Arts (1961-1964), as well as the College of Fine Arts and Communications (1964-1968)).Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts administrative records, 1965-1978
Contains materials related to the administration of the Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts from 1965 to 1978. Materials include correspondence between the head of the department, minutes of meetings, and materials related to the different activities and programs. Dated 1965-1978.
Department of Theatre and Film publications and meeting minutes, 1965-1996
Contains materials related to publications and publicity efforts of the Department of Theatre and Film. Materials include publicity notes, meeting minutes, and brochures for theatre productions. Dated 1965-1996.
Department of Theatre and Film records
Contains materials from the Department of Theatre and Film from 1938 to 1997. The materials focus on theatrical and film productions. It documents the day-to-day functioning of the department, the theatrical productions put on by the department, the student film festival Final Cut, and the activities of various faculty members.