Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011
50. - Visual and performing arts
This series comprises instructional programs that focus on the creation and interpretation of works and performances that use auditory, kinesthetic, and visual phenomena to express ideas and emotions in various forms, subject to aesthetic criteria.
50.04 - Design and applied arts
This subseries comprises instructional program classes 50.0401 to 50.0499.
50.0401 - Design and visual communications, general
This instructional program class comprises any program in the applied visual arts that focuses on the general principles and techniques for effectively communicating ideas and information, and packaging products, in digital and other formats to business and consumer audiences, and that prepares individuals in any of the applied art media.
Illustrative example(s)
- applied arts
- communication design
- creative design
- design arts
- visual communications
Exclusion(s)
- advertising design(50.0402)
- art studies(50.0701)
- audiovisual technology(10.0299)
- computer graphics for prepress(10.0303)
- drawing(50.0705)
- graphic communications(10.0301)
- graphic design(50.0409)
- industrial design(50.0404)
- web design(11.0801)
50.0402 - Commercial and advertising art
This instructional program class comprises any program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via illustrations and other forms of digital or printed media. These programs include courses in concept design, layout, paste-up, and techniques such as engraving, etching, silkscreen, lithography, offset, drawing and cartooning, painting, collage, and computer graphics.
Illustrative example(s)
- advertising art
- advertising design
- commercial art
- commercial art painting
- commercial artist
- creative advertising design
- sign painting
Exclusion(s)
- advertising(09.0903)
- commercial photography(50.0406)
- graphic communications(10.0301)
- illustration(50.0410)
50.0404 - Industrial and product design
This instructional program class comprises any program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via the creation of effective forms, shapes, and packaging for manufactured products. These programs include courses in designing in a wide variety of plastic and digital media, prototype construction, design development and refinement, principles of cost saving, and product structure and performance criteria relevant to aesthetic design parameters.
Illustrative example(s)
- industrial design
Exclusion(s)
- design arts(50.0401)
- industrial arts teacher(13.1309)
- industrial drafting(15.1301)
- industrial engineering(14.3501)
- industrial engineering technology(15.0612)
50.0406 - Commercial photography
This instructional program class comprises any program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences, and recording events and people, via digital, film, still and video photography. These programs include courses in specialized camera and equipment operation and maintenance, applications to commercial and industrial needs, and photography business operations.
Illustrative example(s)
- advertising photography
- applied photography
- commercial and digital photography
- commercial photography
Exclusion(s)
- commercial art(50.0402)
- digital arts(50.0102)
- photofinishing(10.0201)
- photography (except commercial)(50.0605)
- photojournalism(09.0404)
50.0407 - Fashion/apparel design
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashions, apparel, and accessories, and the management of fashion development projects. These programs include courses in apparel design; accessory design; the design of men's, women's, and children's wear; flat pattern design; computer-assisted design and manufacturing; concept planning; designing in specific materials; labour and cost analysis; history of fashion; fabric art and printing; and the principles of management and operations in the fashion industry.
Illustrative example(s)
- apparel design
- clothing design
- creative fashion design
- fashion design
- fashion design and technology
- fashion designer
- fashion patternmaker
- garment design
- haute couture
Exclusion(s)
- clothing and textiles(19.0901)
- custom tailoring and alterations(19.0999)
- fabric design(19.0902)
- fashion consultant(19.0906)
- fashion management and design(19.0905)
- weaving(50.0712)
50.0408 - Interior design
This instructional program class comprises any program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. These programs include courses in computer applications drafting and graphic techniques; principles of interior lighting, acoustics, systems integration, and colour coordination; furniture and furnishings; textiles and their finishing; the history of interior design and period styles; basic structural design; building codes and inspection regulations; and applications to office, hotel, factory, restaurant and housing design.
Illustrative example(s)
- interior design
Exclusion(s)
- environmental design(04.0401)
- interior architecture(04.0501)
- interior decorating(19.0605)
50.0409 - Graphic design
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. These programs include courses in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, multimedia applications, communication skills and commercial art business operations.
Illustrative example(s)
- creative graphics
- graphic arts
- graphic design
- graphic design technology
Exclusion(s)
- advertising art(50.0402)
- computer graphics(11.0803)
- computer-aided design(15.1302)
- digital imaging design(10.0303)
- graphic communications(10.0301)
- web page design(11.0801)
50.0410 - Illustration
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to develop and execute interpretations of the concepts of authors and designers to specifications. These programs include courses in book illustration, fashion illustration, map illustration, rendering, exhibit preparation, textual layout, cartooning, and the use of various artistic techniques as requested by clients.
Illustrative example(s)
- graphic illustration
- illustration
- technical illustration
Exclusion(s)
- computer animation(10.0304)
- computer-aided design(15.1302)
- drawing(50.0705)
- medical illustration(51.2703)
50.0411 - Game and interactive media design
This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the design, development, and programming of interactive media entertainment, including computer and video games, virtual environments, Internet applications, and other interactive media. These programs include courses in theory of games, turn-based games, real-time games, visual and interactive design, story development, animation, simulation, and programming.
Illustrative example(s)
- game design
- game development
Exclusion(s)
- computer animation(10.0304)
- modeling, virtual environments and simulation(11.0804)
50.0499 - Design and applied arts, other
This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Design and applied arts.
Exclusion(s)
- computer-aided design(15.1302)
- environmental design(04.0401)
- floral design(01.0608)
- industrial drafting(15.1301)
- theatrical design(50.0502)
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