Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011

• 10. - Communications technologies/technicians and support services
• 10.02 - Audiovisual communications technologies/technicians

10.0201 - Photographic and film/video technology/technician and assistant

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the operation and maintenance of camera and lighting equipment and the production of finished still, video, and film products under the supervision of photographers, directors, and editors. These programs include courses in equipment setup and maintenance; lighting; power supplies; studio and film set tasks such as camera operator, grip, and best boy; plate and negative handling and development; laboratory procedures; and digital software applications.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • best boy
  • camera operatorcameraman, camerawoman
  • cameraman/camerawoman
  • film technician
  • gaffer
  • grip
  • motion picture and theatre grip
  • photo lab technician
  • photofinishing
  • photography, film and video - technologist/technician and assistant

• Exclusion(s)

  • commercial photography(50.0406)
  • film and video production(50.0602)
  • photography (except commercial)(50.0605)
  • photojournalism(09.0404)