Brigham Young University. Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts
Dates
- Existence: 1975 - 1987
Administrative History
The Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts (1975-1987) was an instructional unit at Brigham Young University.
In 1975 the Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts was renamed the Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts. This department offered students a comprehensive education in the art, production, history, and technical elements of theatre, film, and videotape production. In 1987 it was renamed the Department of Theatre, Speech, and Cinema. Charles L. Metten (1976-1980) and Harold R. Oakes (1980-1987) served as department chairs during its existence.
Citation:
Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1975-76: p. 284 (Dept. previously known as Dept. of Speech and Dramatic Arts)Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1976-77: p. 268 (Charles L. Metten, Chair)
Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1980-81: p. 250 (Harold R. Oaks, Chair)
BYU Organizational History Project, via WWW, Oct. 22, 2013 (Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts; 1975-1987; offered courses in film and theatre arts; previously the Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts; 1987 renamed the Department of Theatre, Speech, and Cinema; Charles L. Metten (1976-1980) and Harold R. Oakes (1980-1987) served as department chairs)
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records on theater seasons, 1963-1975
Contains materials used in the production and publicity of various plays and operas at Brigham Young University. Materials include sketches, scripts, clippings, play bills, and other production notes. Dates range from 1963 to 1975.