Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Dept. of Audio-Visual Communications"
 
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The Department of Audio-Visual Communications was created in 1960 and was part of Adult Education and Extension Services. Previously it was known as the Department of Audio-Visual Services.  The department chairman was LeRoy L. Lindeman (1960-66).
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The Department of Audio-Visual Communications was created in 1960 and was part of Adult Education and Extension Services. Previously it was known as the Department of Audio-Visual Services.  The department chairman was LeRoy L. Lindeman (1960-66). He was also in charge of the Audio-Visual Equipment Committee in at least 1963.
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==Variant Name==
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AVC
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
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==Functions==
 
==Functions==
  
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The BYU Department of Audio-Visual Communication is one of the largest and most complete teaching materials centers in the nation.  Its purpose is to serve departments of the University, various church organizations, public schools, and industry with the finest materials for instruction that can be obtained.  They are divided into four main sections; namely: Circulation Section, Marketing Section, Production Section, and Selection and Utilization Section.
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The department is divided into four main sections: Circulation Section, Marketing Section, Production Section, and Selection and Utilization Section. The services provided by the department included rentals of films and film strips; rental of other audio-visual equipment; installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of public address equipment; sales and promotion of film materials; production of media; graphic services including design and preparation of signs, posters, charts, etc.; photographic services for film strips; consultation services for educative areas in conjunction with media services; development and review; and record-keeping for the department. In 1960, all photographic services were transferred to the BYU Photo Studio.
  
 
==Assets and Administrative Structure==
 
==Assets and Administrative Structure==
  
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The Department of Audio-Visual Communications was under the direction of a chairman who reported to the dean of Adult Education and Extension Services.
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The Department of Audio-Visual Communications was under the direction of a chairman.
  
 
==Associated Units==
 
==Associated Units==
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. Division of Continuing Education]] ([[date::1964]])
 
Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. Division of Continuing Education]] ([[date::1964]])
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Associated unit: [[associated with::Brigham Young University. Photo Studio]] ([[date::1960]])
  
 
Earlier unit: [[earlier unit::Brigham Young University. Dept. of Audio-Visual Services]] ([[date::1960]])
 
Earlier unit: [[earlier unit::Brigham Young University. Dept. of Audio-Visual Services]] ([[date::1960]])
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==Sources==  
 
==Sources==  
  
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Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1960-1961: p. 418 (Changed to Dept. of Audio-Visual Communications; LeRoy L. Lindeman, Chair)  
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Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1960-1961: p. 418 (Changed to Dept. of Audio-Visual Communications; LeRoy L. Lindeman, Chair)
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UA 282 A Box 3 Fol. 6: (variant name AVC; all photographic services formerly handled by AVC transferred to the BYU Photo Studio in 1960)
  
 
==Maintenance Information==
 
==Maintenance Information==

Latest revision as of 17:04, 30 June 2011

The Department of Audio-Visual Communications was created in 1960 and was part of Adult Education and Extension Services. Previously it was known as the Department of Audio-Visual Services. The department chairman was LeRoy L. Lindeman (1960-66). He was also in charge of the Audio-Visual Equipment Committee in at least 1963.

Variant Name

AVC

Description

Established: 1960

Abolished: 1966

Location: Provo, Utah (1960-1966)

Functions

The department is divided into four main sections: Circulation Section, Marketing Section, Production Section, and Selection and Utilization Section. The services provided by the department included rentals of films and film strips; rental of other audio-visual equipment; installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of public address equipment; sales and promotion of film materials; production of media; graphic services including design and preparation of signs, posters, charts, etc.; photographic services for film strips; consultation services for educative areas in conjunction with media services; development and review; and record-keeping for the department. In 1960, all photographic services were transferred to the BYU Photo Studio.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Audio-Visual Communications was under the direction of a chairman.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Adult Education and Extension Services (1960-1964)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Division of Continuing Education (1964)

Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Photo Studio (1960)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Audio-Visual Services (1960)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1960-1961: p. 418 (Changed to Dept. of Audio-Visual Communications; LeRoy L. Lindeman, Chair)

UA 282 A Box 3 Fol. 6: (variant name AVC; all photographic services formerly handled by AVC transferred to the BYU Photo Studio in 1960)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00508

Creator: LFW

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