Computer arts courses prepare students for an industry becoming progressively more reliant on digital technology. Classes teach participants to work with new technology and how to implement their artistic styles within the professional world to successfully build a career in this field.

Graduate diploma courses often take somewhere between one to two years to complete, and are usually offered to students already holding college degrees. Students might expect better job prospects in the relevant field after graduating from one of these programs.

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.