Lectures, seminars, and hands-on skills are all commonly part of a documentary studies program. From researching a topic to writing a film script, the student can learn different aspects of what it takes to work in the film industry.

Online summer courses are offered by the overwhelming majority of post-secondary institutions. Online learning allows students to take courses from virtually anywhere in the world. Students looking for a nontraditional classroom experience should consider taking online summer courses.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.