Accurate technical drawings are an important part of any creative project. Students interested in a career in technical drawing benefit from courses which increase their artistic ability through practical drawing classes. Students also study industry standards in a variety of fields requiring technical drawings.

Associate of Science degrees are similar to Associate of Arts degrees in that they are offered by community colleges and require general education classes. They differ in the fact that Associate of Science degrees require elective courses on specialized science subjects.

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.