Variant of CIP 2000 - NGS University-level Historical Groupings

7 - Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Sciences

73 - Computer Sciences and Information Technology

11.08 - Computer Software and Media Applications

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 11.0801 to 11.0899.

11.0801 - Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply HTML, XML, Javascript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to the design, editing, and publishing (launching) of documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. These programs include courses in Internet theory; web page standards and policies; elements of web page design; user interfaces; vector tools; special effects; interactive and multimedia components; search engines; navigation; morphing; e-commerce tools; and emerging web technologies.

• Example Program Names:

  • Digital media technology
  • E-media development technology
  • Interactive multimedia and design
  • Internet website development
  • Web design
  • Web design and development
  • Web developer
  • Web page design
  • Web site design

• Exclusion

  • Digital media(09.0702)
  • Graphic design for print and web(10.0303)
  • Digital production and animation(10.0304)
  • Computer programmer(11.0201)
  • Webmaster(11.1004)
  • Graphic design(50.0409)
  • Multimedia art(50.0706)
  • E-commerce(52.0208)

11.0802 - Data Modelling/Warehousing and Database Administration

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to design and manage the construction of databases and related software programs and applications, including the linking of individual data sets to create complex searchable databases (warehousing) and the use of analytical search tools (mining). These programs include courses in database theory, logic, and semantics; operational and warehouse modelling; dimensionality; attributes and hierarchies; data definition; technical architecture; access and security design; integration; formatting and extraction; data delivery; index design; implementation problems; planning and budgeting; and client and networking issues.

• Example Program Names:

  • Data warehousing
  • Database administration
  • Database developer
  • Database management
  • Enterprise database management

• Exclusion

  • Computer programming(11.0201)
  • Business computer programming(11.0202)
  • Computer software engineering(14.0903)
  • Computer software technology(15.1204)
  • Warehouse technician(47.0409)
  • Warehouse management(52.0409)
  • Management information systems(52.1201)

11.0803 - Computer Graphics

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the software, hardware, and mathematical tools used to represent, display, and manipulate topological two- and three-dimensional objects on a computer screen and that prepares individuals to function as computer graphics specialists. These programs include courses in graphics software and systems; digital multimedia; graphic design; graphics devices, processors, and standards; attributes and transformations; projections; surface identification and rendering; colour theory and application; and applicable geometry and algorithms.

• Example Program Names:

  • 3D graphics technology
  • Computer graphics

• Exclusion

  • Graphic design for print and web(10.0303)
  • 3D animation(10.0304)
  • Computer animation(10.0304)
  • Digital media technology(11.0801)
  • Computer software technology(15.1204)
  • Computer-aided design(15.1302)
  • Graphic design(50.0409)

11.0899 - Computer Software and Media Applications, Other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Computer Software and Media Applications.

• Exclusion

  • Digital media(09.0702)
  • Interactive multimedia and design(11.0801)
  • Instructional media(13.0501)
  • Computer software technology(15.1204)
  • Multimedia art(50.0706)