Church Teachers College. Dept. of Fine and Applied Arts
In 1909, Brigham Young University renamed and refocused the mission of its College. The Church Teachers College absorbed all of the Colleges departments but centered their energies into thoroughly preparing collegiate students to become high school educators. The Department of Fine Art was renamed the Department of Fine and Applied Arts and offered many courses covering a variety of methods in the arts. In 1911, The department changed its name to the Department of Fine and Manual Arts.
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Variant names
Church Teachers College. Fine and Applied Art Dept.
Description
Established: 1909
Abolished: 1911
Location: Provo, Utah (1909-1911)
Functions
The Department of Fine and Applied Arts was responsible for the teaching of courses in fine art, including studio work, and applied art, including drafting, woodwork, and dressmaking.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Department of Fine and Applied Arts was part of the Church Teachers College, the higher-education branch of Brigham Young University. Elbert H. Eastmond served as department chairman.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Church Teachers College (1909-1911)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Fine Art (1909)
Later unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of Fine and Manual Arts (1911)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1909-1910: p. 15 (Church Teachers College established), p. 18 (part of the Church Teachers College) p. 49-54 (Department of Fine and Applied Arts, courses listed)
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1911-1912: p. 55 (Department of Fine and Manual Arts)
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1906-1907: p. 50 (Department of Fine Art)
Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 4, p. 493 (department chairman: Elbert H. Eastmond, 1906-1936)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00038
Creator: UPB