Brigham Young University. Dept. of Art and Design
The Department of Art and Design was established in 1973 and was part of the College of Fine Arts and Communications. Those who served as Department Chairmen were: Douglas Stout (1973-1977) and Robert L. Marshall (1977-1981). In 1981 the department was split into two separate departments; namely, the Department of Art and the Department of Design.
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Variant names
Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications. Dept. of Art and Design
Brigham Young University. Art and Design Dept.
Description
Established: 1973
Abolished: 1981
Location: Provo, Utah (1973-1981)
Functions
A degree with emphasis on a professional specialty is offered to students to prepare them for a career in one of the disciplines of the arts. This included coursework in ceramics, crafts, painting, sculpture, printmaking, interior design, graphic design, illustration, industrial design, photography, pre-architecture, pre-landscape design, pre-urban design, and art education. The Dept. of Art and Design offered four degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, and Master of Fine Arts.
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 (1973-1981)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Art (1920-1973) (1973)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Art (1981)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Design (1981)
Sources
Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1972-73: p. 130 (Dept. was previously known as Department of Art)
Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1973-74: p. 533 (Douglas Stout, Chair; courses)
Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1977-78: p. 282 (Robert L. Marshall, Chair)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00381
Creator: LFW