021 Arts
ISCED-F 2013 classification code 021 covers "Arts" at level 2 of the ISCED-F 2013 hierarchy.
Where 021 sits in the ISCED-F 2013 hierarchy
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Subcategories of 021 Arts
- 0211Audio-visual techniques and media production
Audio-visual techniques and media production is the study of techniques and skills to produce books or newspapers, radio or TV production, film or video production, recorded music production and graphic reproduction. It includes programmes and qualifications in methods of colour reproduction, photography and computer graphics. Study of combining pictures, words and decorations in the production of books, magazines, posters, adverts etc. is also included. Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here: Animation Bookbinding Camera operating Compositing (printing) Computer game production Computer type-setting Film and video production Graphic design Graphic reproduction Illustration Interactive media design Media techniques Multimedia production Photography Pre-press operations Print finishing and binding Printing Publishing design, lay-out Radio and TV production Recorded music production Sound techniques Type-setting === Inclusions Desktop publishing and lay-out are included here. === Exclusions Programmes and qualifications in the use of specific software applications for desktop publishing and website development are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0611 'Computer use'. Study of journalism (wording and content of messages) is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0321 'Journalism and reporting'.
- 0212Fashion, interior and industrial design
Fashion, interior and industrial design is the study of creatively combining line, form and fabric in designing and constructing e.g. fashion garments, industrial products and interiors. Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here: Costume design Design of industrial products Fashion design Interior architecture Interior design Stage designing Window dressing === Exclusions Study of Building design is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0731 'Architecture and town planning'. Study of Industrial design is excluded from this detailed field if emphasis is given to technical subjects and not to artistic design, and included in the appropriate detailed field under 071 'Engineering and engineering trades'. Publishing design and graphic design are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0211 'Audio-visual techniques and media production'.
- 0213Fine arts
Fine arts is the study of visual forms of creative expression, dealing with theory, history, techniques, performance and production in fine arts. Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here: Art theory Calligraphy Etching Fine art printmaking History of art Painting Philosophy of art Sculpture === Exclusions Training in ceramics, pottery etc is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0214 'Handicrafts'. Study of architecture is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0731 'Architecture and town planning'. Teacher training in arts is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0114 'Teacher training with subject specialisation'.
- 0214Handicrafts
Handicrafts is the study of techniques and skills in a chosen craft, such as jewellery, pottery, weaving, woodcarving etc. Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here: Ceramics Crafts, folk arts and artisan Decorative metal crafts Indigenous crafts Embroidery Floristry (flower arranging) Glass arts and craft Goldsmithing Jewellery Making of musical instruments (not industrial) Musical instruments (repairing and tuning) Silversmithing Stone carving (craft) Weaving (craft) Woodcarving === Exclusions Study of industrial (large scaled mechanised) production of pottery, woven materials, embroidery etc. is excluded from this field and included in one of the detailed fields under broad field 07 'Engineering, manufacturing and construction'.
- 0215Music and performing arts
Music and performing arts is the study of the principles and techniques associated with performance involving music, speech, movement, mime, characterisation, improvisation and stage craft. Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here: Acting and directing Ballet Choreography Circus Composition (music) Conducting (music) Creative and performance art Dance Drama History of film and theatre History of music Music Music conducting Musicology Theatre/Theatre sciences === Inclusions Study of music and performing arts history and theory is included here. === Exclusions Teacher training in music and other performing arts is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0114 'Teacher training with subject specialisation'. 022 Humanities (except languages).
Other ISCED-F 2013 codes under 021 Arts
Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCED-F 2013 021?
- ISCED-F 2013 021 is "Arts". ISCED-F 2013 code 021 covers "Arts" at level 2 of the ISCED-F 2013 hierarchy.
- What does ISCED-F 2013 021 include?
- 021 Arts contains 5 direct subcategories: 0211 Audio-visual techniques and media production; 0212 Fashion, interior and industrial design; 0213 Fine arts; 0214 Handicrafts; 0215 Music and performing arts.
- What is the parent category of 021?
- 021 Arts sits under 021 Arts in the ISCED-F 2013 hierarchy.
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