Studying arts and design is useful for students seeking a career in fine arts, media, art history, graphic design or animation. This kind of program often focuses on how art is created and displayed to great effect.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.