Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011

• 50. - Visual and performing arts
• 50.07 - Fine arts and art studies

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)