As a field of study, acting looks at the physical and mental components of this unique artform. This study aims to prepare a student as an actor, whether for stage, screen or voicing cartoons and video games.

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.