Audiovisual communication programs usually focus on helping students learn the skills they need to operate behind the scenes of a broadcast studio, television production or film set. Courses in a program may include digital applications, photography, directing, editing and lighting techniques.

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.