Students who pursue study in fashion photography may be the ones to take future cover photos for leading magazines and fashion advertisements. Throughout such study, they will generally develop skills in technical photography, creative direction and design, commercial marketing trends, and photo editing.

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.