A student who intends to become a professional photographer should consider enrolling in a commercial photography program. The courses help students understand how to work with a variety of subjects including food, fashion, architecture, and the environment.

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.