University of California Irvine - Cortex Yearbook (Irvine, CA)

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Among the instruments of human evolution, the arts are su- premely important. Every culture develops art forms as surely as it develops atlanguage, and as in the past, the spirit of the present will be capturedvand symbolized finally through the arts. The program in the fine arts is committed to significance and excellence in de- veloping the creative efforts of its students. Clayton Garrison The Division wishes to provide an education that develops criti- Dean, Division of Fine Arts cal and historical understanding as well as creative and performing artistry in each student. The objective of the program is to produce literate artists who are responsive to intellectual stimuli, capable of integrating knowledge into creative acts and committed to rigorous standards of professional involvement. The arts are not viewed as . merely ornaments of civilization, but as organic components of life II I e r S concerned with human vitality and vision. Roger Wagner and the UCI Chorus present the Christmas program

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. . . a fertile clay lay bare to turn upon the wheel of time where man,s fingers would yield its shape . 41

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The cast and backstage crew of UCFS first dramatic production Lit- tle Mary Sunsl'zine congregate on stage for post-performance bows. 43