Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Alternative primary groupings

• 02 - Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies
• 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

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • commercial art(50.0402)
  • creative photography(50.0605)
  • digital arts(50.0102)
  • photofinishing(10.0201)
  • photojournalism(09.0404)