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

50.0708 - Painting

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by the application of paints and related chemical colour substances to canvases or other materials. These programs include courses in colour and colour mixing; surface preparation; composition; oil and acrylic media; watercolour media; painting techniques; and personal style development.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • artistic painting
    • fine art painting

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • art(36.0110)
    • commercial art(50.0402)
    • fine arts(50.0702)
    • painter and wall coverer(46.0408)
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