Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011

• 50. - Visual and performing arts
• 50.04 - Design and applied arts

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)