Department of Design
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CFAC Faculty and Staff Honored with Awards at 2026 University Conference
Award Recipients from the College of Fine Arts and Communications Were Announced at the 2026 Annual University Conference and College Meeting.
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BYU Alum, Professor Kevin Cantrell on Transforming Brands and Stories Through Faith and Design
Cantrell Shares His Experiences Founding a Boutique Design Studio, Illustrating His First Graphic Novel and Embracing New Opportunities
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BYU Students Study Faith Through a Camera Lens
BYU Graphic Design Student Mary Nielsen Explores Sacred Sites and Religious Traditions Across Five European Countries on the Light and Truth Study Abroad.
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Brad Barber’s ‘States of America’ Brings 50 Stories to America 250
Film Professor’s 16-Year Public Television Documentary Project Features One Person From Every State in the U.S
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From Blizzard Entertainment to BYU: Justin Kunz on His Creative Career
Design Professor Reflects on His Career in Illustration, Video Games, and Higher Education
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CFAC Graduate Mario Alcauter Turns Passion for Photography Into Profession
From Commercial Campaigns to Music Festivals, Alcauter Shares His Career in Photography
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‘The Touch of the Artist:’ Photography with Professor Paul Adams
Paul Adams, Photography Professor at BYU, Finds Meaning in Photography’s Physical Purpose
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Meet David C. Morgan, the New Chair of the Department of Design
David C. Morgan Introduces Himself, Highlights the Design Department and Speaks About the Role of Design Chair.
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Commercial Art Alum Kathleen Peterson Tells Students to “Go After Your Passions”
Artist and Illustrator Kathleen Peterson Has Illustrated Over 20 Books and Mastered Several Mediums Since Studying Art at BYU
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Departments of Art and Design Convocation Speakers Share Art’s Power to Inspire Hope and Understanding
Speakers Abby Spears, Crystal Callison, Liz Bodell and Jerah Chino Share How Art and Design Foster Connection, Community and Growth
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Meet the Presenters for the 2026 Art and Design Convocation Ceremony
Get to Know the Speakers and Musical Performer Who Will Present at the Ceremony for the Departments of Art and Design.
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BYU Alum Rodney Bills on Disney, Design and the Importance of Persistence
Bills Reflects on Lessons from Disney, Warner Bros. and Decades of Creative Work Shaped by His Experience at BYU.
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'Napoleon Dynamite' Actor Jon Heder on His CFAC Education Opening Hollywood Doors
The Actor Behind ‘Napoleon Dynamite,’ ‘Surf’s Up’ And ‘Blades Of Glory’ Reflects On Film, Art And His Time At BYU
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Cosmo Celebrates 100 Years of Creativity in the College of Fine Arts and Communications
From Ceramics to Animation, Theatre and Music, Cosmo Explores the Many Creative Paths of CFAC Students.
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‘Chroma’ Becomes a Canvas for Emerging Creative Voices
Student Work in Animation, Graphic Design and Photography Fills Gallery 1313 With Inventive Techniques and Award-Winning Projects
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BYU Theatre Ballet Studio Company Debuts Original Ballet Inspired by ‘Alice in Wonderland’
Brigham Young University’s Theatre Ballet Studio Company Follows Alice Down the Rabbit Hole in Their Original Ballet This Fall Semester
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Experience Christmas With the College of Fine Arts and Communications
Brigham Young University’s College of Fine Arts and Communications Kicks Off the Holiday Season With Festive Performances You Will Not Want to Miss
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CFAC Students Shine in 2025 #ExperienceCFAC Creative Works Contest
From Museum Restoration to the Italian Dolomites, Students in the College of Fine Arts and Communications Carry President Reese’s Invitation Across the Globe
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