Brigham Young University. Dept. of Manual Training and Fine Art

In 1907, the Department of Art and Manual Training changed its name to the Department of Manual Training and Fine Art, within the Normal School of Brigham Young University. It maintained its administrative responsibilities and taught courses in picture making, form study, object drawing, and manual arts courses like basketweaving. In 1908, the department changed its name again to the Department of Normal Manual Training and Art, while still maintaining its administrative responsibilities.

Variant Names

Brigham Young University. Normal School. Dept. of Manual Training and Fine Art

Description

Established: 1907

Abolished: 1908

Location: Provo, Utah (1907-1908)

Functions

The Department of Manual Training and Fine Art was responsible for the teaching of basic drawing courses and courses to develop manual dexterity.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Manual Training and Fine Art was part of the Normal School, the primary school training branch of Brigham Young University.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Normal School (1906-1907)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Normal School. Dept. of Art and Manual Training (1907)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Normal Manual Training and Art (1908)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1907-1908: p. 57 (part of the Normal School) p. 65-66 (Department of Manual Training and Fine Art, courses listed)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1906-1907: p. 59 (Department of Art and Manual Training)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1908-1909: p. 64-65 (Department of Normal Manual Training and Art)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00075

Creator: UPB