Painting is one of the oldest artistic disciplines and is an excellent course of study for those who aspire to be artists. Students who pursue one of these programs may learn who to improve their technique for creating portraits, still lifes, landscapes, or modern works of art.

Australia has a subsidized higher education for students pursuing the undergraduate degrees. They also give loan and grants for the post graduate students. Higher learning starts at undergraduate degree level to a doctoral degree offered in any field of study.