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Brigham Young University. Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts

 Organization

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 3 Collections and/or Records:

College of Fine Arts records on Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts, 1977-1983

 Series — Box 50: Series 18; Series 19 [Barcode: 31197232516176], Folder: 3-8
Identifier: UA 666 Series 19
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative records on the Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts.

Dates: 1977-1983

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts general department files, 1955-1981

 Series
Identifier: UA 684 Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Genderal Department Files.

Dates: Other: 1955-1981

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 684
Scope and Contents

Includes records and correspondence of Lael Woodbury and Morris Clinger.

Dates: 1947-1989