Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0

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04. - Architecture and related services

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals for professional practice in the various architecture-related fields and focus on the study of related aesthetic and socioeconomic aspects of the built environment.

04.08 - Architectural history, criticism, and conservation

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 04.0801 to 04.0899.

04.0801 - Architectural history and criticism, general

This instructional program class comprises any general program that focuses on the aesthetic, technical, and social development of the built environment and the architectural profession from earliest times to the present. These programs include courses in the principles of architecture and related fields; art history; historiography of architecture; architectural theory and criticism; related aspects of the history of technology and social and economic history; and various period, cultural, and stylistic specializations.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • architectural history
    • architectural history and criticism
    • architectural history and theory
    • history and theory of architecture

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • art history and criticism(50.0703)
    • historic preservation and conservation(30.1201)
    • historical studies(54.0101)
    • history and philosophy of science and technology(54.0104)

04.0802 - Architectural conservation

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the architectural design principles and building techniques used in historic structures and environments, and the process of saving and restoring old buildings and districts for contemporary use and enjoyment. These programs include courses in architectural history, building conservation techniques, and material conservation.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • architectural conservation

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • art restoration(50.0703)
    • conservation of heritage buildings(30.1201)

04.0803 - Architectural studies

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the study of architecture, cities, landscapes, designed objects, ornament, architectural photography, and material culture in diverse places and time periods, and the social and aesthetic dimensions of contemporary architecture, landscapes, and cities, emphasizing issues of sustainable environments, new forms of urbanism, and the use of digital media for visualization and analysis. These programs include courses in the fundamentals of architecture, design, environmental and sustainability studies, historic preservation, landscape architecture, studio art, and urban affairs and planning.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • architectural studies
    • Bachelor of architectural studies
    • Bachelor of architectural studies (BAS)
    • Master of architectural studies (MAS)
    • Master's of architectural studies

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • architecture(04.0201)

04.0899 - Architectural history, criticism, and conservation, other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Architectural history, criticism, and conservation.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • architectural history and conservation
    • other architectural history, criticism, and conservation

    All examples

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