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− | The curriculum of the | + | The curriculum of the Department of Clothing and Textiles is designed to help the student understand clothing as it relates to the needs of individuals and families and to provide training in the apparel and textile industries. Considerations are given to the satisfaction of desires to express creative abilities; the understanding of fabrics, their selection, use and care; economy; and the comfort and health of the body. The curriculum offers experience in clothing selection, buying, design, and construction; the identification and quality of textiles; and an appreciation for the history of costume and textiles. |
==Assets and Administrative Structure== | ==Assets and Administrative Structure== |
Latest revision as of 15:34, 10 November 2009
The Department of Clothing and Textiles was placed in the College of Family Living in 1955. Previously it was a division within the Department of Home Economics. The Department of Clothing and Textiles was placed in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences in 1981. Department chairs included Eleanor Jorgenson (Acting Chair 1955-56 and Chair 1959-1961, 1966-1974), Margaret Schow Potter (1956-1959, 1961-1966), Charlene Lind (1974-1982), Marion C. J. Kuchar (1982-1987), Marvin J. Kuchar (1987-1995), and Charlene Lind (1995-1999).
Contents
Variant names
Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. Dept. of Clothing and Textiles
Brigham Young University. College of Family Living. Dept. of Clothing and Textiles
Brigham Young University. Clothing and Textiles Dept.
Description
Established: 1955
Abolished:1999
Location: Provo, Utah (1955-1999)
Functions
The curriculum of the Department of Clothing and Textiles is designed to help the student understand clothing as it relates to the needs of individuals and families and to provide training in the apparel and textile industries. Considerations are given to the satisfaction of desires to express creative abilities; the understanding of fabrics, their selection, use and care; economy; and the comfort and health of the body. The curriculum offers experience in clothing selection, buying, design, and construction; the identification and quality of textiles; and an appreciation for the history of costume and textiles.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The department was administered by the department chair under the direction of the college dean. The department was associated with the College of Family Living (1955-1981) and the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1981-1999).
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family Living (1955-1981)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1981-1999)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Home Economics (1930-1955) (1955)
Associated Archival Materials
History of the Department of Clothing and Textiles, 1957 (UA 295)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1954-1955: p. 260 (Clothing and Textiles was a division of the Dept. of Home Economics)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1955-1956: p. 217 (Eleanor Jorgensen, Acting Chair)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1956-1957: p. 179 (Margaret Schow Potter, Chair)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1959-1960: p. 218 (Eleanor Jorgensen, Chair)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1961-1962: p. 236 (Margaret Schow Potter, Chair)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1966-1968: p. 201 (Eleanor Jorgensen, Chair)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1974-1975: p. 531 (Charlene Lind, Chair)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1980-1981: p. 42 (Dept. of Clothing and Textiles was previously in the College of Family Living)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1981-1982: p. 46 (Dept. of Clothing and Textiles was in College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences) p. 288 (Charlene Lind, Chair)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1982-1983: p. 350 (Marion C. J. Kuchar, Chair)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1987-1988: p. 115 (Marvin J. Kuchar, Chair)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1995-1996: p. 133 (Charlene Lind, Chair)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1999-2000: p. 128 (Dept. of Clothing and Textiles closed as of August 31, 1988. Charlene Lind, Chair)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00308
Creator: LFW