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.
50.07 - Fine arts and art studies
This subseries comprises instructional program classes 50.0701 to 50.0799.
50.0701 - Art/art studies, general
This instructional program class comprises any general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. These programs include courses in art, photography, and other visual communications media.
Illustrative example(s)
- art studies
Exclusion(s)
- art(36.0110)
- art teacher(13.1302)
- art therapy(51.2301)
- arts and crafts(50.0201)
- arts and science(24.0102)
- design arts(50.0401)
50.0702 - Fine/studio arts, general
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. These programs include courses in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images); theory of art; colour theory; composition and perspective; anatomy; the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio; and art portfolio marketing.
Illustrative example(s)
- fine arts
- plastic arts
- studio arts
Exclusion(s)
- art(36.0110)
- arts and crafts(50.0201)
- commercial art(50.0402)
- fine arts education(13.1302)
- photographic art(50.0605)
50.0703 - Art history, criticism and conservation
This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the study of the historical development of art as a social and intellectual phenomenon, the analysis of works of art, and art conservation. These programs include courses in the theory of art, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of art, and the study of specific periods, cultures, styles, and themes.
Illustrative example(s)
- art conservation
- art history
- art history and criticism
- art restoration
- fine art history
- history and philosophy of art
Exclusion(s)
- cultural resource management(30.1202)
- history(54.0101)
- museology(30.1401)
50.0705 - Drawing
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions through representation by lines made on a surface. These programs include courses in eye-hand coordination; line, value, shape, and perspective; figure and still life drawing; the use of media such as pen and ink, pencil, charcoal, pastel, and brush; and personal style development.
Illustrative example(s)
- drawing
Exclusion(s)
- art(36.0110)
- graphic design(50.0409)
- illustration(50.0410)
- technical drawing(15.1301)
50.0706 - Intermedia/multimedia
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions in either two or three dimensions, through simultaneous use of a variety of materials and media.
Illustrative example(s)
- intermedia
- multimedia art
Exclusion(s)
- digital media(09.0702)
- educational media(13.0501)
- interactive multimedia and design(11.0801)
- webmaster(11.1004)
50.0708 - Painting
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by the application of paints and related chemical colour substances to canvases or other materials. These programs include courses in colour and colour mixing; surface preparation; composition; oil and acrylic media; watercolour media; painting techniques; and personal style development.
Illustrative example(s)
- artistic painting
- fine art painting
Exclusion(s)
- art(36.0110)
- commercial painting(46.0408)
- fine arts(50.0702)
- sign painting(50.0402)
50.0709 - Sculpture
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by creating three-dimensional art works. These programs include courses in the analysis of form in space; round and relief concepts; sculptural composition; modern and experimental methods; different media such as clay, plaster, wood, stone, and metal; techniques such as carving, moulding, welding, casting, and modelling; and personal style development.
Illustrative example(s)
- carving
- sculpture
Exclusion(s)
- art(36.0110)
- handicrafts(50.0201)
- ironwork(48.0509)
- jewellery design(50.0713)
- woodworking(48.0701)
50.0710 - Printmaking
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by rendering art concepts onto surfaces and transferring images, via ink or dyes, onto paper or fabric. These programs include courses in monochrome and colour printing; tonality; chemistry; equipment set-up and maintenance; techniques such as serigraphy, lithography, intaglio, woodcut, block, stencil, relief, etching, and composite; and personal style development.
Illustrative example(s)
- lithography
- photolythography
- printmaking
- serigraphy
- silk screen printing
Exclusion(s)
- graphic communications(10.0301)
- platemaking(10.0306)
- screen printing(10.0305)
50.0711 - Ceramic arts and ceramics
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by producing art works out of clay and similar materials. These programs include courses in hand-built and wheel-thrown techniques; moulding; slips and glazes; trimming and decorating; firing and kiln operation; oxidation; mixed media; ceramic murals; and personal style development.
Illustrative example(s)
- ceramic arts
- ceramics
- pottery
Exclusion(s)
- art studies(50.0701)
- ceramic sciences(14.0601)
- crafts(50.0201)
50.0712 - Fibre, textile and weaving arts
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by constructing art works from woven or non-woven fabrics and fibrous materials. These programs include courses in weaving techniques and loom operation; non-woven techniques such as knitting, coiling, netting, and crocheting; quilting; dyeing and pigmentation; printing and other finishing techniques; pattern design; tapestry; and personal style development.
Illustrative example(s)
- fibre arts
- textile arts
- textile studies
- weaving
Exclusion(s)
- clothing and textiles(19.0901)
- fabric design(19.0902)
- fashion design(50.0407)
- handicrafts(50.0201)
50.0713 - Metal and jewellery arts
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by fashioning art works from gems, other stones, and precious metals. These programs include courses in gemology; metalsmithing and finishing; stone cutting and polishing; metal and non-metal casting and moulding; electroforming; metal colouring; enamelling; photo etching; lapidary technique and art; design concepts; and personal style development.
Illustrative example(s)
- gemology
- goldsmithing
- jewellery arts
- jewellery design
- silversmithing
Exclusion(s)
- crafts(50.0201)
- jeweller(47.0408)
- mineralogy(40.0606)
50.0799 - Fine arts and art studies, other
This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Fine arts and art studies.
Illustrative example(s)
- artistic glass making
- glass blower
- glass blowing
- picture framing
Exclusion(s)
- art therapy(51.2301)
- arts and crafts(50.0201)
- glazier(46.0406)
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