The College of Fine Arts and Communications’ mission is to teach the disciplines of art, communications, dance, design, music, and theatre and media arts; explore these disciplines’ application to various media; and expand their civilizing influence on the human spirit.
The college’s activities are founded on spiritual values and each department strives for excellence and rigor in scholarship, performance, and creative activity. The college seeks a balance among these areas of endeavor that offers students a diverse education in preparation for professional contributions and a lifetime of service to humankind.
President Shane Reese stated in February 2024 that "in strengthening the student experience, inspiring learning is first and foremost." Inspired learning encompasses three sections—mentoring, innovative teaching and experiential learning. Experiential Learning allows students to have both educational and meaningful experiences outside of the classroom through internships, studying abroad, performances, field studies, touring and service projects. These experiences deepen learning and lead to inspiration. Read more about Experiential Learning here.
“As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are united in our testimony of the restored gospel and our commitment to keep God’s commandments. But we are diverse in our cultural, social, and political preferences. The Church thrives when we take advantage of this diversity…”
- President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Four Titles,” April 2013 General Conference
The College of Fine Arts and Communications strives to create an intellectual and artistic environment informed by diverse voices, backgrounds, and perspectives, and one where all students, faculty, and staff feel valued, supported, and heard. In this effort we support BYU’s Statement of Belonging:
We value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences, and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the community and the richness and strength they bring to the community (1 Corinthians 12:12-27).
We act on these values both generally, in our interpersonal and professional practices and interactions, and specifically, in our curricula and programming. As a college, the CFAC supports our departments in their Belonging initiatives by developing best practices, providing targeted grants for professional and curricular development, and collaborating on interdisciplinary projects that further the University’s Belonging goals.
We encourage students to avail themselves of the many campus resources available to help all students thrive, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, or socio-economic circumstance.
External Relations Office
The College External Relations Office works to secure greater local and global visibility for the College of Fine Arts and Communications by maximizing the positive impact of external relationships on the college’s reputation, resources and programming; thereby increasing the strength of the college’s academic programs and influence in the world. Learn more here.
