Brigham Young University. Dept. of Design

The Department of Design was established in 1981 and was part of the College of Fine Arts and Communications. Previously the curriculum for design was in the Department of Art and Design and the Department of Interior Environment. In 1996 the department merged with the Department of Art to form the new Department of Visual Arts. Department Chairmen for Design included Michael C. Graves (1981-1982), W. Douglas Stout (1982-1987, 1989-1992), John W. Sipherd (1987-1989), and Robert T. Barrett (1992-1996).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications. Dept. of Design

Brigham Young University. Design Dept.

Description

Established: 1981

Abolished: 1996

Location: Provo, Utah (1981-1996)

Functions

To prepare students who are pursuing degrees in the following areas: Design (B.A.); Environmental Design (BFA); Interior Design (BFA); Industrial Design (BFA); Graphic Design (BFA); Illustration (BFA); Exhibit Design (BFA); and Crafts Design (BFA).

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department was administered by a department chair, under direction of the college dean. The department was associated with the College of Fine Arts and Communications.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications (1981-1996)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Art and Design (1981)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Interior Environment (1981)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Visual Arts (1996)

Sources

Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1981-82: p. 288 (Michael C. Graves, Chair)

Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1982-83: p. 350 (W. Douglas Stout, Chair)

Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1987-88: p. 306 (John W. Sipherd, Chair)

Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1989-90: p. 282 (W. Douglas Stout, Chair)

Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1992-93: p. 299 (Robert T. Barrett, Chair)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00383

Creator: LFW