Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications

The College of Fine Arts and Communications was founded in 1963 the following a reorganization of the College of Fine Arts. James A. Mason served as dean of the college until 1994, when he was succeeded by Bruce L. Christensen. Christensen was succeeded by Newell Dayley who was appointed dean in 2000 and served until 2003. Stephen Jones became the dean of the College in 2003. Currently, the college consists of the departments of Communications, Theatre and Media Arts, and Visual Arts. The college also has responsibility for BYU Broadcasting, the Museum of Art, Newsnet, and the School of Music.

The College of Fine Arts was organized in 1925 by President Franklin S. Harris with Gerrit de Jong as the first dean. The College was reorganized in 1963 and became the College of Fine Arts and Communications. Currently, the College consists of the departments of Communications, Theatre and Media Arts, and Visual Arts. The College also has responsibility for BYU Broadcasting, the Museum of Art, NewsNet, and the School of Music.

The Brigham Young University College of Fine Arts (1925-1963) was an academic administrative unit. It was responsible for teaching departments in art, theater, and music.

The Brigham Young University College of Fine Arts and Communication (established 1963) is an academic administrative unit. It is responsible for teaching departments in art, theater, music, journalism, and broadcasting. It also has responsibility for BYU Broadcasting, NewsNet, and the Museum of Art.