Records of the School of Fine Art

Scope and Content
Includes department correspondence and administrative papers for MFA (Masters of Fine Art), BA Sculpture and Environmental Art, Painting and Photography along with the external and internal correspondence of William Buchanan (Head of Fine Art Studies 1978/79; 1980/82), Cliff Bowen (Acting Head of Fine Art 1990) and Jack Knox (Head of Drawing and Painting 1981-1990).
Committee papers held within this department - Fine Art Board of Studies, Fine Art Course Evaluation Committee, Fine Art Course Committee, Fine Art Examination Board, Fine Art Senior Staff Meetings, Fine Art Student/Staff Consultive Committee, Fine Art Subject Examination Committee.
Administrative / Biographical History
In 1977 the departments of Drawing and Painting, Sculpture and Printmaking were brought together under a Head of Fine Art, William Buchanan. Notable further developments in Fine Art include the introduction of a Department of Photography in 1971, the establishment in 1985 of the Environmental Art department and the first intake of students onto the MA in Fine Art (MFA) course in 1988.
Arrangement
Box lists details saved on server
Access Information
Glasgow School of Art Archives and Collections are open for research by appointment.
Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with Glasgow School of Art Archives and Collections standard procedures.

Scope and Content