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 4 Collections and/or Records:
Collection on Brigham Young University theatre productions
Group images of cast members in plays performed at BYU. Includes photograph of cast from "You Can't Take It with You"; drawing of cast of "Together Again for the First Time"; and watercolor of cast of "A Marriage-Go-Round."
Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts production records
Contains the music scores, script, correspondence, production files, and press for Saturday's Warrior and Dance on a Country Grave.
Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records on Dance on a Country Grave, approximately 1971-1972
Contains the music score, different versions of the script, correspondence, production files, and photographs.
Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records on theatrical productions, 1963-1980
Contains records on various play and opera productions put on by Brigham Young University. Records include slides, sketches, photographs, fabric samples, and other production notes. Dates range from 1963 to 1980.