Subject classification

Subject Name

Subject Description

CREATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN

 

Fine Art

The aesthetic representation in one medium of what is reality in another. Encompasses all artistic media.

Drawing

The study of/training in the expression of emotions, ideas or views of reality through representation by lines on a surface. Includes the use of such media as pen & ink, pencil, charcoal, pastel etc.

Painting

The study of/training in the expression of emotions, ideas or views of reality through representation by the application of paints and chemical colour substances to canvasses or other materials.

Sculpture

The representation of reality using three-dimensional media e.g. stone, metal, wood etc.

Printmaking

The study of/training in the expression of emotions, ideas or views of reality by rendering art concepts onto surfaces and transferring images, via ink or dyes, onto paper or fabric.

Calligraphy

The study of/training in the artistic construction of hand-written text.

Fine Art Conservation

The study of the conservation, protection and restoration of fine art artefacts.

Fine Art not elsewhere classified

Miscellaneous grouping for related subjects which do not fit into the other Fine Art categories. To be used sparingly.

Design studies

The study of design for everyday objects, taking into account technology and commerce as well as appearance and current art thinking. May involve the use of computers as design tools.

Graphic Design

The study of/training in the use of artistic techniques effectively to communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via forms of printed media.

Typography

The study of/training in the use of artistic techniques in the design and production of printed matter.

Multimedia Design

The study of/training in the use of artistic techniques in design using a variety of materials.

Visual Communication

The study of/training in the use of artistic techniques in design to impart information.

Illustration

The study of/training in the use of artistic techniques effectively to communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via drawn or painted images.

Clothing/Fashion Design

The study of/training in the design and use of textiles and other materials to create items of apparel.

Textile Design

The study of/training in the design of textiles.

Industrial/Product Design

The study of/training in the design of industrial and consumer products to meet aesthetic, functional and commercial requirements.

Interior Design

The study of/training in the use of artistic techniques in the planning, designing, equipping and furnishing of residential, commercial and public interior spaces.

Furniture Design

The study of/training in the design of furniture for residential, commercial and public environments.

Ceramics Design

The study of/training in the design of ceramic artefacts.

Interactive and Electronic Design

The study of/training in the design of non static computer-generated images.

Design studies not elsewhere classified

Miscellaneous grouping for related subjects which do not fit into the other Design studies categories. To be used sparingly.

Music

The study of melody, harmony and rhythm produced in accordance with specified patterns and sequences. May include performance, theory and history of music.

Drama

The study of and/or training in acting and stagecraft. May include the study of theatre management and the supervision and production of scenery, costume, lighting, etc.

Theatre Design

The study of the design of theatres and theatre productions.

Stage Design

The study of the design of sets and scenery for use in theatres, film and television.

Cinematics and Photography

The study of all aspects of film making.

Moving Image Techniques

The study of the techniques and principles associated with the production of moving image sequences.

Directing Motion Pictures

The study of/training in the direction and arrangement of equipment and actors in the production of a moving image sequence.

Producing Motion Pictures

The study of/training in all aspects of the production of a moving image sequence other than acting and directing.

Film & Sound Recording

The study of/training in the recording of audio and video elements in the production of a moving image sequence.

Visual and Audio Effects

The study of/training in the production of special visual and/or audio effects in the production of moving image sequences.

Animation Techniques

The study of/training in the particular techniques associated with the creation of the illusion of movement in a video sequence, by the filming of successive drawings or the positions of puppets.

Cinematography

The study of the purely artistic elements of moving image sequences.

History of Cinematics and Photography

The study of the development of moving image and still image generation.

History of Cinematics

The study of the development of the generating of moving images.

History of Photography

The study of the development of the generating of still images.

Photography

The study of/training in all aspects in the creation of still images on photographic film or plates.

Cinematics and Photography not elsewhere classified

Miscellaneous grouping for related subjects which do not fit into the other Cinematics and Photography categories. To be used sparingly.

Crafts

The study of the use of a variety of materials individually and in combination to create pleasing and useful items. Includes a high proportion of practical work.

Fabric and Leather Crafts

The study of all crafts which are based upon the source materials of fabric and leather.

Needlecraft

The study of crafts which draw upon the use of needles in create and decorate fabric and leather artefacts.

Dressmaking

The study of/training in the creation of items of apparel.

Soft Furnishing

The study of/training in the creation of soft furnishing items.

Weaving

The craft of interweaving fibres of material, such as cotton, wool, etc.

Leatherwork

The craft involved with the creation or decoration of items made from animal skin.

Metal Crafts

The study of all crafts which use metals as a source material.

Silversmithing/Goldsmithing

The craft of creating artefacts using the materials of silver and gold.

Blacksmithing

The craft of creating artefacts from iron.

Clock/Watchmaking

The craft of creating chronometers.

Wood Crafts

The study of all crafts which involve the use of wood as a source material.

Carpentry/Joinery

The craft of laying-out, fabricating, erecting, installing and repairing wooden structures and fixtures.

Cabinet making

The craft of creating items of wooden furniture.

Marquetry and Inlaying

The craft of decorating wooden items by inlaying patterns of thin layers of wood, brass, ivory etc.

Veneering

The craft of bonding thin outer layers of wood, brass, ivory etc to items for decorative purposes.

Surface Decoration

The study of all crafts which involve changing the appearance of objects by adding ornament or colour to their outer layer.

Clay and Stone Crafts

The study of all crafts which involve the use of clay, stone and related materials.

Pottery

The craft of creating vessels and artefacts from fired clay.

Tile Making

The craft of creating decorative and functional tiles from clay and ceramic materials.

Stone Crafts

The craft of creating decorative and functional items from stone. May include dry-stone walling.

Reed Crafts

The study of all crafts which involve the use of reeds and related materials.

Basketry

The craft of constructing containers from interwoven cane or reeds.

Thatching

The study of the craft of traditional roofing using straw, reeds or similar materials.

Glass Crafts

All crafts which involve the use of glass as a source material.

Glassblowing

The craft of constructing glass vessels by means of blowing into molten glass.

Paper Crafts

The study of all crafts which involve the making or use of paper as a source material.

Bookbinding

The craft of constructing decorative and ornate bindings for hand-printed books.

Origami

The Japanese craft of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.

Crafts not elsewhere classified

Miscellaneous grouping for related subjects which do not fit into the other Crafts categories. To be used sparingly.

Imaginative Writing

The study of the creation of fictional text.

Others in Creative Arts and Design

Miscellaneous grouping for related subjects which do not fit into the other Creative Arts and Design categories. To be used sparingly.

Creative Arts and Design not elsewhere classified

Miscellaneous grouping for related subjects which do not fit into the other Others in Creative Arts and Design categories. To be used sparingly.

Undefined

Undefined

SUBJECTS ALLIED TO MEDECINE

 

Medical Technology

Biomechanics, Biomaterials and Prosthetics (non-clinical)

The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement and structure of the human body. Also the design and construction of artificial materials and devices for the purpose of regulating/replacing human tissues, organs or limbs.

ENGINEERING

 

General Engineering

The study of design, construction, maintenance and development of any device which uses the resources of nature to turn energy into productive and useful work.

Engineering Design

The study of the principles of engineering as they apply to the development of electronic or manufacturing engineering tools.

Production and Manufacturing Engineering

The study of the principles of engineering as they apply to the management and control of factory and workshop techniques and the industrial developments in technology and materials.

Manufacturing Systems Engineering

The study of the principles of engineering as they apply to electrical and electronic methods of manufacture.

Manufacturing Systems Design

The study of the principles of engineering as they apply to the design of new and/or replacement production-line technology.

TECHNOLOGIES

 

Ceramics and Glasses

The study of the principles of minerals technology as they apply to clay and clay-based products. Stresses the use of the raw material rather than how it is extracted.

Ceramics

The study of the principles of minerals technology as they apply to ceramics. Stresses the use of the raw material rather than how it is extracted.

Glass Technology

The study of the principles of minerals technology as they apply to glass and glass derivatives. Stresses the use of the raw material rather than how it is extracted.

Ceramics and Glasses not elsewhere classified

Miscellaneous grouping for related subjects which do not fit into the other Ceramics and Glass categories. To be used sparingly.

Polymers and Textiles

The study of molecular compounds or filaments. Stresses the uses of the raw material rather than how it is extracted.

Polymers Technology

The use and development of polymers.

Plastics

The use and development of plastics.

Textiles Technology

The use and development of textiles.

Textile Chemistry

The development of textiles from chemical compounds.

Dying and Colouring of Textiles

The study of dying and colouring agents and their application to textiles.

Leather Technology

The study of the processing and use of leather. Includes tanning and methods of preserving leather.

Tanning

The conversion of raw hide into leather.

Clothing Production

The study of the methods and processes used in the production of clothing.

Machine Knitting

The study of the programming and operation of knitting machines.

Commercial Tailoring

The making and adaptation of clothing to specific measurements.

Pattern Cutting

The design and cutting of patterns from cloth.

Millinery

The design and production of hats.

Footwear production

The design and production of footwear

Polymers and Textiles not elsewhere classified

Miscellaneous grouping for related subjects which do not fit into the other Polymer and Textiles categories. To be used sparingly.

MASS COMMUNICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION

 

Media studies

The study of communication between people through broadcasting, cinema, the press and by electronic means. May involve the study of the media industry, technical innovations and the role of audiences.

Television studies

The study of communication between people through television. May involve study of the television industry, technical innovations and the role of audiences. Concentrates on business, management and financial aspects and not on the production of the artwork and ideas themselves.

Radio studies

The study of communication between people through radio. May involve study of the radio industry, technical innovations and the role of audiences. Concentrates on business, management and financial aspects and not on the production of the artwork and ideas themselves.

Film studies

The study of communication between people through film. May involve study of the film industry, technical innovations and the role of audiences. Concentrates on business, management and financial aspects and not on the production of the artwork and ideas themselves.

Electronic Media studies

The study of the communication of people through electronic media. May involve study of the internet, world wide web, technical innovations and the role of audiences. Concentrates on business, management and financial aspects and not on the equipment and technology.

Paper-based Media studies

The study of the communication between people through paper-based media. May involve the study of books, newspapers and magazines, technical development and the role of audiences. Concentrates on business, management and financial aspects and not on the printing and technical expertise.

Media Production

The study of the organisation and presentation of media events.

Television Production

The study of the organisation and presentation of events on television.

Radio Production

The study of the organisation and presentation of events on radio.

Film Production

The study of the organisation and presentation of events on film.

Media studies not elsewhere classified

Miscellaneous grouping for related subjects which do not fit into other Media studies categories. To be used sparingly.

Publishing

The study of the production, distribution and sale of information made available by printed, electronic or other means.

Electronic Publishing

The study of the production, distribution and sale of information by electronic means.

Publishing on audio/video tape

The study of the production, distribution and sale of information on audio/video tape.

Publishing on CD-ROM

The study of the production, distribution and sale of information on CD ROM.

Publishing via the World Wide Web

The study of the production, distribution and sale of information via the World Wide Web.

Multi-media Publishing

The study of the production, distribution and sale of information in a variety of ways, in sequence or parallel.

Interactive Publishing

The study of the production, distribution and sale of information which the recipient, with the right equipment, is able to interrogate and manipulate.

Publishing not elsewhere classified

Miscellaneous grouping for related subjects which do not fit into other Publishing categories. To be used sparingly.

ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND PLANNING

 

Architecture

The study of the design, construction and erection of structures. Combines design creativity with technical competence.

Architectural Design Theory

Design of buildings for human activity, taking into account both internal and external environmental factors.

Interior Architecture

The study of enclosed spaces; design, implementation and materials.

Architectural Technology

The theory and practice of advanced techniques and new materials in architectural design and construction.

Architecture not elsewhere classified

Miscellaneous grouping for related subjects which do not fit into the other Architecture categories. To be used sparingly.

Landscape Design

The study of the design, construction and management of land-based scenery. Includes buildings within landscape and the habitat surrounding them.

Landscape Architecture

The scenic design of the natural environment and the layout of gardens and open spaces.

Landscape studies

The planning and management of the built and natural environment as landscape.

Landscape Design not elsewhere classified

Miscellaneous grouping for related subjects which do not fit into the other Landscape Design categories.

 

 


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