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Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1963-

Administrative History

The College of Fine Arts and Communications (1963-) provides coursework and degrees in the fine arts at Brigham Young University.

The College of Fine Arts and Communications was founded in 1963 following a reorganization of the College of Fine Arts. As of 2020 it consists of the School of Communications, School of Music, and the Departments of Design, Art, Dance, and Theatre and Media Arts, and has responsibility over the Museum of Art and NewsNet. The college has been administered over by the following deans: Conan E. Mathews (1963-1966), Clawson Cannon (1967), Lorin F. Wheelwright (1967-1973), Lael J. Woodbury (1973-1982), James A. Mason (1982-1993), Bruce L. Christensen (1993-2000), K. Newell Dayley (2000-2003), Stephen M. Jones (2003-2015), and Ed Adams (2015-).

Citation:
BYU Organizational History Project, via WWW 2012 May 21: College of Fine Arts and Communications (1963, reorganization College of Fine Arts, departments of Communications, Theatre and Media Arts, and Visual Arts, School of Music, deans Conan E. Mathews (1963-1966), Clawson Cannon (1967), Lorin F. Wheelwright (1967-1973), Lael J. Woodbury (1973-1982), James A. Mason (1982-1993), Bruce L. Christensen (1993-2000), K. Newell Dayley (2000-2003), and Stephen M. Jones (2003- ))

BYU news, via WWW, October 28, 2015 (Ed Adams appointed dean on June 15, 2015 and replaced Stephen Jones)

BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications, via WWW, January 19, 2020 (As of 2020 it consists of the School of Communications, School of Music, and the Departments of Design, Art, Dance, and Theatre and Media Arts, and has responsibility over the Museum of Art and NewsNet).

Found in 73 Collections and/or Records:

College of Fine Arts and Communications performance photographs

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197225521795]
Identifier: UA 1282
Scope and Contents

Contains nine images from performances put on by the College of Fine Arts and Communications. The performances were Othello, Joan of Lorraine, and The Man who came to Dinner.

Dates: approximately 1960-1969

College of Fine Arts and Communications photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5649
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs of dance classes, people looking through a telescope, and James Stewart's visit to BYU. Also contains a short video on DVD of people looking through the telescope and a compact disc with photographs of BYU broadcasting.

Dates: approximately 1933-1985

College of Fine Arts and Communications policy records, 1997

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197225563060], Folder: 8
Identifier: UA 1353 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains records relating to the College's complimentary ticket policy for events in the performing arts, including information about the policy, proposed changes, and comparisons to the policy in athletics. Contains correspondence, rough drafts of the policy, and ticket request forms, 1997.

Dates: 1997

College of Fine Arts and Communications records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 666
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative records on the College of Fine Arts, including the correspondence of dean Lael J. Woodbury. Materials date from between 1951 and 1983.

Dates: 1949-1984

College of Fine Arts and Communications records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 821
Scope and Contents Contains outlines, handouts, and packet materials relating to communications courses; brochures, programs, form letters, forms, and advertisements concerning Department of Communications; advertisements for High School Press Workshops; four issues of Comm World magazine, 1986-1989; two issues of Communications Newsletter, 1972; two issues of Alumni Update, 1982-1984; KBYU-FM Radio brochures, circulars, and correspondence; KBYU TV brochures, logo, report, and promotions; sequence coordinators...
Dates: 1968-1989

College of Fine Arts and Communications records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1056
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence from the deans' office, Administrative Advisory Council information, building records (including blueprints and plans for the Harris Fine Arts Center), faculty files, and other general files related to the functioning of the College of Fine Arts and Communications, dating from between 1938 and 1994.

Dates: 1938-1994

College of Fine Arts and Communications records on Centennial Carillon Tower, 1987-1995

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1353 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains records on the Centennial Carillon Tower, including contracts, structural drawings, costs summaries, and invoices regarding repairs and additions to the tower. Also includes a complete structural report on an addition of new bells in 1992. Contains records of the Centennial Carillon Tower Committee including correspondence, service agreements, and status reports, 1987-1995.

Dates: 1987-1995

College of Fine Arts and Communications records on department histories, 1952-1969, 2008-2011

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1353 Series 9
Scope and Contents Contains history subject files for departments or schools in the College of Fine Arts and Communications, including newspaper clippings and printed articles from online news sources, and department history write-ups. Articles feature the College of Fine Arts and Communications or students and alumni of the College. Dated 2008 to 2011. Also includes a scrapbook with clippings from Church News, Daily Herald, Daily Universe, and other local newspapers about events, exhibitions, and peformances...
Dates: 1952-1969; 2008-2011

College of Fine Arts and Communications records on Harris Fine Arts Center, 1939-2015, bulk: 1964-2015

 Series — Box 10: Series 8 [Barcode: 31197232578861]
Identifier: UA 1353 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains records on the Harris Fine Arts Center in Provo, Utah. Includes information on its dedication, groundbreaking, and history, on art exhibits, on the history of the College of Fine Arts and Communications, and on convocations. Materials include transcripts, CDs, brochures and pamphlets, programs, photographs, newspaper clippings, and original histories. The photographs were signed in 1939; all other materials are dated 1964-2015.

Dates: 1939-2015; Majority of material found within 1964-2015

College of Fine Arts and Communications records on honors and awards, 1994-1999

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1353 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains records for the excellence awards given by the college to faculty and students, including award descriptions, nomination forms and evaluations, as well as correspondence with nominees and recipients of awards. Also contains newsclippings, award procedures, payment requests, and copies of checks, 1994-1999.

Dates: 1994-1999