Brigham Young University. Dept. of Theatre, Speech, and Cinema
The Department of Theatre, Speech and Cinema was part of the College of Fine Arts and Communications beginning in 1987. Previously, it was known as the Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts. In 1988 it was renamed as the Department of Theatre and Film. The Department Chair was Harold R. Oaks (1987-1988)
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Variant names
Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications. Dept. of Theatre, Speech, and Cinema
Brigham Young University. Theatre, Speech, and Cinema Dept.
Description
Established: 1987
Abolished: 1988
Location: Provo, Utah (1987-1988)
Functions
To foster disciplined scholars and arts, committed to the gospel of Jesus Christ, who so excel in their personal conduct and professional skill that they are sought as models of leadership, inspiration, and achievement. Also to provide comprehensive programs designed to produce graduates and products that delight, edify, and enlarge the human spirit. Degrees offered are Film (BFA); Musical Dance Theatre (BFA); Film (B.A.); Speech (B.A.); Theatre Arts (B.A.); Theatre Arts Education (B.A.); Acting (MFA); Directing (MFA); Playwriting (MFA); Theatre Design and Technology (MFA); Theatre History, Theory, Criticism (M.A.); Motion Picture History, Theory, Criticism (M.A.); Child Drama (M.A.) and Theatre, and Cinema (Ph.D.)
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Department of Theatre, Speech, and Cinema was directly managed by a Department Chair who was under the direction of the College Dean.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications (1987-1988)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Theatre and Cinematic Arts (1987)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Theatre and Film (1988)
Associated Archival Materials
Department Chair Files, 1947-1989, 1966-1981 (UA 684)
Sources
Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1987-88: p. 306 (Dept. name known as Theatre, Speech, and Cinema) p. 179 (Harold R. Oaks, Chair).
Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1988-89: p. 153 (Dept. name changed to Dept. of Theatre and Film)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00384
Creator: LFW