Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Boulder Digital Arts has a proven track record of providing high-impact, low-cost training for creative professionals since 2004. We encourage you to learn more about our training.
This page lists our upcoming programs (currently scheduled). You can also view all our programs by discipline (including those not currently scheduled).
Lecture-Style Workshops From $59
Our most affordable training programs, designed to introduce a subject quickly and efficiently. Students can take notes from the instructor's projected computer screen, and/or bring their own computer to follow along.
Hands-On Intensives From $239
These in-depth one or two-day classes are designed for students to follow along with the instructor on BDA-provided Macintosh computers, or depending on the class, video production or digital photography equipment.
Certificate Programs From $999
BDA's Transitions certificate programs emphasize practical knowledge and skills with project-based learning combining engaging lectures with hands-on practice in either a one-week intensive or multiple week format. Learn more.
Adobe Dreamweaver Hands-On Intensive
May 19, 2012
Instructor: Kelly McCormack
Description: If you want a solid start in web design with a visual editor, this Adobe Dreamweaver class emphasizes best practices and understanding the code behind the scenes. (more...)
Understanding CSS
May 21, 2012 - May 23, 2012
Instructor: Richard Jones
Description: Mastering web design means really knowing how to use Cascading Style Sheets to display content, but it doesn't have to be scary! (more...)
Getting Started with Adobe InDesign, Part 1
May 22, 2012
Instructor: Erica Gamet
Description: Design brochures, newsletters, catalogs, books, and other multi-page documents with this industry standard page layout program. (more...)
Getting Started with Adobe InDesign, Part 2
May 24, 2012
Instructor: Erica Gamet
Description: Take your InDesign skills to the next level with this industry standard program for print design and page layout. (more...)
Introduction to Search Engine Optimization
May 30, 2012
Instructor: Dave Taylor
Description: Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the most powerful - and least expensive - targeted marketing methods available. (more...)
WordPress - Security & Backup
May 31, 2012
Instructor: Angela Bowman
Description: Due to its popularity, hackers have been targeting WordPress websites, but you can secure your WordPress site to prevent and recover from these attacks! (more...)
BDA Unlimited Program (One Year)
May 31, 2012
Instructor: N/A
Description: LIMITED TIME OFFER - only $850, limited to only 25 people, and available for purchase only through May 31, 2012. (more...)
Adobe Illustrator Hands-On Intensive
June 02, 2012
Instructor: Wes Price
Description: Create crisp, stunning vector graphics like a seasoned professional with Adobe Illustrator , a must-have for your graphic design toolkit! (more...)
Introduction to DSLR Video
June 04, 2012
Instructor: Brian Brown
Description: Shooting video with a DSLR camera is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to create high-quality video. (more...)
Video Production Transitions Certificate Program
June 04, 2012 - June 08, 2012
Instructor: Scott Ogle
Description: In this one-week certificate program you will learn how to produce professional quality video using state-of-the-art equipment including cameras, audio and lighting gear. (more...)
Copywriting for the Web
June 07, 2012
Instructor: Mike Connolly
Description: You don't have to be a professional copywriter and you don't need to hire an expensive one to write great content for your online marketing! (more...)
Hands-On Digital Photography Introduction
June 09, 2012
Instructor: Bob Pearson
Description: Learn the basics of using a digital camera at home, at work, or traveling, whether you have a point-and-shoot or a fancy new DSLR. (more...)
Digital Photography Transitions Certificate Program
June 11, 2012 - June 15, 2012
Instructor: To Be Determined
Description: In this one week certificate program you will learn how to operate a professional digital SLR camera, how to create an efficient digital workflow, perform basic photo editing in Photoshop and color management techniques for the highest quality output. (more...)
Advanced Search Engine Optimization
June 11, 2012
Instructor: Dave Taylor
Description: Search engine optimization is such a powerful, cost-effective marketing tool that going beyond the basics really gives you an edge over your competition. (more...)
Introduction to Digital Photography
June 12, 2012
Instructor: Dana Romanoff
Description: If you want to take great photographs, the first step is understanding the different types of cameras and how to use their manual settings. (more...)
Basics of Blogging
June 13, 2012
Instructor: Beth Hayden
Description: Lots of online marketing experts will tell you to start a blog without telling you how or why, and that's where this workshop comes in! (more...)
Storytelling with Photography
June 14, 2012
Instructor: Mark Osler
Description: Harness the power of photography to tell great stories, whether you have the latest DSLR or the simplest point-and-shoot. (more...)
Advanced Editing In Final Cut Pro X Hands-On Intensive
June 16, 2012
Instructor: Brendan Boykin
Description: If you've done some editing in Final Cut Pro X and want to move beyond the simple one track video project, this class will take your Final Cut skills to the next level! (more...)
Introduction to HTML 5
June 18, 2012
Instructor: Douglas Wray
Description: If you're a web developer interested in trying out the new features in HTML 5, this is a great way to jump in the pool with a lifeguard on duty. (more...)
Web Design Transitions Certificate Program
June 18, 2012 - June 22, 2012
Instructor: Kelly McCormack
Description: In this accelerated certificate program, you will learn how to create a basic professional website, preparing the user interface in Photoshop and building standards-compliant pages using HTML, CSS and Dreamweaver.
How to Run a Successful E-Mail Marketing Campaign
June 20, 2012
Instructor: Bethany Siegler
Description: In today's world, it's important to stay in contact with your clients/customers, but you want to have a purpose for e-mailing them. (more...)
How to Make Money with Your Photography in Your Spare Time!
June 23, 2012 - June 30, 2012
Instructor: Eli Vega
Description: If you're looking to make some extra money with your photography, you'll be surprised to learn how many opportunities exist! (more...)
Adobe Photoshop For Photographers Hands-On Intensive
June 23, 2012
Instructor: Jan Kabili
Description: Master quick and efficient photo processing in Adobe Photoshop for consistently professional results. (more...)
Getting Started with jQuery
June 26, 2012 - June 28, 2012
Instructor: Richard Jones
Description: When it comes to writing Rich Internet Applications or creating slick, friendly user interfaces, jQuery makes using Javascript so much easier and more fun! (more...)
Marketing with Social Media
June 27, 2012
Instructor: Dave Taylor
Description: Social media is a quickly emerging form of online media that is becoming just as important as advertising and public relations, if not more so, for many organizations. (more...)
Adobe Dreamweaver Hands-On Intensive
June 29, 2012
Instructor: Kelly McCormack
Description: If you want a solid start in web design with a visual editor, this Adobe Dreamweaver class emphasizes best practices and understanding the code behind the scenes. (more...)
WordPress - Creating Image Galleries
July 02, 2012
Instructor: Angela Bowman
Description: Make your online portfolio beautiful, dynamic and easy to maintain using NextGEN Gallery, a free fully integrated image gallery plugin for WordPress! (more...)
Fundamentals of Web Design
July 03, 2012
Instructor: Douglas Wray
Description: The best way to start designing websites is to understand the technologies that make the web work and what acronyms like HTML, FTP, and CSS mean! (more...)
Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop
July 05, 2012
Instructor: Jan Kabili
Description: If you want to enhance your photos and create fantastic designs with Adobe Photoshop, start here! (more...)
Final Cut Pro X Hands-On Intensive
July 07, 2012 - July 08, 2012
Instructor: Brendan Boykin
Description: You can dabble with Final Cut Pro X - or you can take this comprehensive course and learn to edit video like a true professional! (more...)
Introduction to Search Engine Optimization
July 09, 2012
Instructor: Dave Taylor
Description: Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the most powerful - and least expensive - targeted marketing methods available. (more...)
Video Post-Production Transitions Certificate Program
July 09, 2012 - July 13, 2012
Instructor: Brendan Boykin
Description: In this one week certificate program you will learn storytelling techniques, how to edit video in Final Cut Pro, how to create exciting motion graphics, and master your productions to tape, DVD and the web. (more...)
Google Analytics
July 10, 2012
Instructor: Tara Dunn
Description: Google Analytics is a free tool which can show you everything you need to know about your web users, informing you which pages and online campaigns are most effective. (more...)
Using Your Flash Creatively
July 11, 2012
Instructor: Erik Stenbakken
Description: This workshop will remove the mystery and frustration of flash photography by teaching you how to use your flash in all kinds of creative ways! (more...)
Getting Started with Adobe Premiere Pro
July 12, 2012
Instructor: Brian Brown
Description: If you're upgrading (or considering upgrading) from consumer-level editing software, or switching from a program like Final Cut, Avid, or Vegas, then Adobe Premiere Pro is perfect for you! (more...)
Hands-On Digital Photography Introduction
July 14, 2012
Instructor: Bob Pearson
Description: Learn the basics of using a digital camera at home, at work, or traveling, whether you have a point-and-shoot or a fancy new DSLR. (more...)
Marketing with Google AdWords
July 16, 2012
Instructor: Samantha Bedford
Description: Whether your budget is $10 or $10 million, you can advertise your business on Google. (more...)
Introduction to HTML
July 17, 2012
Instructor: Douglas Wray
Description: Whether you're coding by hand or using a web design tool like Dreamweaver or WordPress, you're writing HTML, the lingua franca of web browsers. (more...)
Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator
July 18, 2012
Instructor: Kevin Menzie
Description: Create logos, illustrations, and artwork that can be displayed at any size and never lose quality! (more...)
Exceptional Composition Leads to Extraordinary Images
July 19, 2012
Instructor: Robert Castellino
Description: Refine your photography skills by learning the secrets of composition that separate ordinary photos from extraordinary ones! (more...)
Adobe Photoshop Impressionism Hands-On Intensive
July 20, 2012
Instructor: Mark Johnson
Description: Transform your photographs from literal depictions to unique, evocative works of art using Photoshop - no background in painting or illustration necessary! (more...)
WordPress for Beginners - How to Run Your Own Site/Blog
July 23, 2012 - July 25, 2012
Instructor: Bethany Siegler
Description: If you want an easy, powerful way to update your website/blog, you want WordPress, a flexible, highly customizable content management system (CMS)! (more...)
Aesthetics of Editing
July 26, 2012
Instructor: Ethan Benninger
Description: If you're wondering what footage to leave in and what to cut, think beyond the keyboard shortcut and explore the artistic side of video editing! (more...)
Advanced Search Engine Optimization
July 30, 2012
Instructor: Dave Taylor
Description: Search engine optimization is such a powerful, cost-effective marketing tool that going beyond the basics really gives you an edge over your competition. (more...)
Adobe Photoshop Hands-On Intensive
August 04, 2012
Instructor: Tim Meehan
Description: Learn the essential skills you need to create powerful images with Adobe Photoshop, the industry standard for digital photo editing and graphic design. (more...)
Understanding CSS
August 06, 2012 - August 08, 2012
Instructor: Richard Jones
Description: Mastering web design means really knowing how to use Cascading Style Sheets to display content, but it doesn't have to be scary! (more...)
Getting Started with Adobe Dreamweaver
August 07, 2012
Instructor: Kelly McCormack
Description: Adobe Dreamweaver is one of the best tools out there for building websites and learning web design, especially if you're a visual person! (more...)
Getting Started with Adobe InDesign, Part 1
August 09, 2012
Instructor: Erica Gamet
Description: Design brochures, newsletters, catalogs, books, and other multi-page documents with this industry standard page layout program. (more...)
Web Design Transitions Certificate Program
August 13, 2012 - August 17, 2012
Instructor: Kelly McCormack
Description: In this accelerated certificate program, you will learn how to create a basic professional website, preparing the user interface in Photoshop and building standards-compliant pages using HTML, CSS and Dreamweaver.
WordPress for Beginners - How to Run Your Own Site/Blog
August 13, 2012 - August 15, 2012
Instructor: Bethany Siegler
Description: If you want an easy, powerful way to update your website/blog, you want WordPress, a flexible, highly customizable content management system (CMS)! (more...)
Getting Started with Adobe InDesign, Part 2
August 16, 2012
Instructor: Erica Gamet
Description: Take your InDesign skills to the next level with this industry standard program for print design and page layout. (more...)
Advanced Editing In Final Cut Pro X Hands-On Intensive
August 18, 2012
Instructor: Brendan Boykin
Description: If you've done some editing in Final Cut Pro X and want to move beyond the simple one track video project, this class will take your Final Cut skills to the next level! (more...)
Introduction to Aperture, Part 1
August 23, 2012
Instructor: John Waugh
Description: With Aperture 3 for the Mac, you can easily manage and edit thousands of digital images from capture to output and backup. (more...)
Adobe Dreamweaver Hands-On Intensive
August 24, 2012
Instructor: Kelly McCormack
Description: If you want a solid start in web design with a visual editor, this Adobe Dreamweaver class emphasizes best practices and understanding the code behind the scenes. (more...)
Hands-On Digital Photography Introduction
August 25, 2012
Instructor: Bob Pearson
Description: Learn the basics of using a digital camera at home, at work, or traveling, whether you have a point-and-shoot or a fancy new DSLR. (more...)
Video Production Transitions Certificate Program
August 27, 2012 - August 31, 2012
Instructor: Scott Ogle
Description: In this one-week certificate program you will learn how to produce professional quality video using state-of-the-art equipment including cameras, audio and lighting gear. (more...)
Getting Started with Final Cut Pro X
August 28, 2012
Instructor: Brendan Boykin
Description: Final Cut Pro X re-imagines professional video editing software for amateurs and pros alike, so whether you're an editing newbie or just need to upgrade, start here! (more...)
Fundamentals of Web Design
August 29, 2012
Instructor: Douglas Wray
Description: The best way to start designing websites is to understand the technologies that make the web work and what acronyms like HTML, FTP, and CSS mean! (more...)
Introduction to Aperture, Part 2
August 30, 2012
Instructor: John Waugh
Description: Digital photographers using Camera RAW can harness Aperture's powerful features to manage and edit thousands of photos. (more...)
Copywriting for the Web
September 04, 2012
Instructor: Mike Connolly
Description: You don't have to be a professional copywriter and you don't need to hire an expensive one to write great content for your online marketing! (more...)
Basics of Blogging
September 05, 2012
Instructor: Beth Hayden
Description: Lots of online marketing experts will tell you to start a blog without telling you how or why, and that's where this workshop comes in! (more...)
Digital Video Camera & Lighting Basics
September 06, 2012
Instructor: Ethan Benninger
Description: This exciting workshop will help you get the most out of your video camera, whether you're a budding filmmaker or a soccer mom! (more...)
Adobe Illustrator Hands-On Intensive
September 07, 2012
Instructor: Wes Price
Description: Create crisp, stunning vector graphics like a seasoned professional with Adobe Illustrator , a must-have for your graphic design toolkit! (more...)
Lighting On Location Photography Intensive
September 08, 2012 - September 09, 2012
Instructor: Allen Birnbach
Description: To be a great photographer, you must learn to use, shape, and modify all kinds of light to create the image in your mind's eye. (more...)
WordPress - Security & Backup
September 10, 2012
Instructor: Angela Bowman
Description: Due to its popularity, hackers have been targeting WordPress websites, but you can secure your WordPress site to prevent and recover from these attacks! (more...)
Web Marketing and Social Media Transitions Certificate Program
September 11, 2012 - September 27, 2012
Instructor: Dave Taylor
Description: In this one week certificate program you will learn about search engine optimization, managing advertising campaigns and social media marketing techniques. (more...)
Introduction to HTML 5
September 13, 2012
Instructor: Douglas Wray
Description: If you're a web developer interested in trying out the new features in HTML 5, this is a great way to jump in the pool with a lifeguard on duty. (more...)
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