Students who seek to pursue a career in graphic design, advertising, comic book art, or related fields may take courses in illustration to gain a fundamental understanding of form, composition, color theory, and other design principles.

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.

Online or distance learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning, one can access education at any time and from any location with an available internet connection.