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.
Web Design Transitions Certificate Program
February 06, 2012 - February 10, 2012
Instructor: Kelly McCormack
Description: In this accelerated certificate program, you will learn how to create a basic professional website, creating the user interface in Photoshop and building standards-compliant pages using XHTML, CSS and Dreamweaver. (more...)
Digital Video Camera & Lighting Basics
February 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...)
Understanding CSS
February 07, 2012 - February 09, 2012
Instructor: Douglas Wray
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 Final Cut Pro X
February 08, 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...)
Adobe Photoshop Impressionism Hands-On Intensive
February 10, 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...)
Final Cut Pro 7 Hands-On Intensive
February 11, 2012 - February 12, 2012
Instructor: Brendan Boykin
Description: Don't just mess around in Final Cut Pro 7 - take this comprehensive course and raise your video editing skills to the professional level! (more...)
How to Make Money with Your Photography in Your Spare Time!
February 11, 2012 - February 18, 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...)
WordPress for Developers - Creating Child Themes
February 14, 2012 - February 21, 2012
Instructor: Angela Bowman
Description: WordPress child themes inherit the functionality of their parent theme and allow you to modify, or add to, the functionality of that parent theme. (more...)
Getting Started with Adobe InDesign, Part 1
February 15, 2012
Instructor: Erica Gamet
Description: Design brochures, newsletters, catalogs, books, and other multi-page documents with this industry standard page layout program. (more...)
How to Run a Successful E-Mail Marketing Campaign
February 16, 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...)
Marketing with Google AdWords
February 17, 2012
Instructor: Samantha Bedford
Description: Whether your budget is $10 or $10 million, you can advertise your business on Google. (more...)
Video Production Transitions Certificate Program
February 20, 2012 - February 24, 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 Adobe InDesign, Part 2
February 22, 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...)
Adobe Illustrator Hands-On Intensive
February 24, 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...)
Adobe Dreamweaver Hands-On Intensive
February 25, 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...)
Basics of Blogging
February 28, 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...)
Copywriting for Creative Professionals
February 29, 2012
Instructor: Mike Connolly
Description: It's no secret that communicating persuasively is a highly valuable skill set, useful not just for marketers, but for anyone involved in creating marketing media. (more...)
Getting Started with Adobe Lightroom
March 01, 2012
Instructor: Jan Kabili
Description: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom enables you to import, organize, process, and output your photos all from within a single application. (more...)
Mastering Web Layout with CSS and Dreamweaver
March 03, 2012
Instructor: Kelly McCormack
Description: Skillful use of Cascading Style Sheets is what separates professional web designers from the amateurs, and Dreamweaver can help you master page layout with CSS. (more...)
Digital Photography Transitions Certificate Program
March 05, 2012 - March 09, 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...)
Getting Started with Podcasting
March 06, 2012
Instructor: Jeff Gamet
Description: If you've ever thought about starting your own podcast but didn't know where to begin, this is the workshop for you. (more...)
Fundamentals of Web Design
March 07, 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 Final Cut Pro 7
March 08, 2012
Instructor: Travis Bush
Description: If you want to edit video professionally, this workshop is a great introduction to Final Cut Pro 7, no experience required! (more...)
Hands-On Digital Photography Introduction
March 10, 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...)
Advanced Adobe Flash with ActionScript Hands-On Intensive
March 10, 2012
Instructor: Kelly McCormack
Description: Adobe Flash makes it easy to create animations and moving graphics, but its real power lies in learning ActionScript 3, the code that happens behind the scenes. (more...)
WordPress for Beginners - How to Run Your Own Site/Blog
March 12, 2012 - March 14, 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...)
Introduction to HTML 5
March 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...)
Introduction to Search Engine Optimization
March 14, 2012
Instructor: Dave Taylor
Description: Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the most powerful - and least expensive - targeted marketing methods available. (more...)
Exceptional Composition Leads to Extraordinary Images
March 15, 2012
Instructor: Robert Castellino
Description: Refine your photography skills by learning the secrets of composition that separate ordinary photos from extraordinary ones! (more...)
Introduction to Lighting for Video
March 17, 2012
Instructor: Brad Wallace
Description: If you want professional-looking video, you must learn how to properly light a scene, but it's possible even on a tight budget! (more...)
Advanced Blogging Skills - Boost Your Blog to the Next Level
March 20, 2012
Instructor: Beth Hayden
Description: If you're already blogging, and want to build traffic, write better content, and integrate social media into your blog, this workshop is for you. (more...)
The Business Side of Filmmaking
March 21, 2012
Instructor: Mike Ambroziak
Description: You may consider yourself an artist first and foremost, but if you're a freelance videographer, you're also a businessperson, and you need business skills! (more...)
WordPress for Developers - Custom Fields
March 22, 2012
Instructor: Angela Bowman
Description: Save time and energy when updating your WordPress website by using Custom Fields to show the same type of content over and over again! (more...)
Adobe Photoshop Hands-On Intensive
March 24, 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...)
Google Analytics
March 26, 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...)
Introduction to HTML
March 27, 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...)
Advanced Search Engine Optimization
March 28, 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...)
Greenscreen Video Techniques
March 28, 2012
Instructor: Antony Cooper
Description: The art of lighting and shooting a subject against a greenscreen can be tricky to master, but essential if you want to use any background! (more...)
Production And Lighting Techniques for Video
March 29, 2012
Instructor: Bruce Borowsky
Description: If you know your camera and the basics of lighting, it's time to set yourself apart from the amateurs with professional audio, lighting, and production techniques! This workshop emphasizes real-world filmmaking skills to make your work look and sound better. (more...)
Adobe Dreamweaver Hands-On Intensive
March 30, 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...)
Web Design Transitions Certificate Program
April 02, 2012 - May 02, 2012
Instructor: Kelly McCormack
Description: In this accelerated certificate program, you will learn how to create a basic professional website, creating the user interface in Photoshop and building standards-compliant pages using XHTML, CSS and Dreamweaver. (more...)
Aesthetics of Editing
April 03, 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...)
WordPress - Creating Image Galleries
April 04, 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...)
Adobe Photoshop for the Web
April 05, 2012
Instructor: Jan Kabili
Description: Adobe Photoshop offers designers a rich assortment of editing tools with which to create compelling (and fast-loading!) imagery for the web. (more...)
Marketing with Google AdWords
April 10, 2012
Instructor: Samantha Bedford
Description: Whether your budget is $10 or $10 million, you can advertise your business on Google. (more...)
Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop
April 12, 2012
Instructor: Jan Kabili
Description: If you want to enhance your photos and create fantastic designs with Adobe Photoshop, start here! (more...)
Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator
April 12, 2012
Instructor: Kevin Menzie
Description: Create logos, illustrations, and artwork that can be displayed at any size and never lose quality! (more...)
Final Cut Pro X Hands-On Intensive
April 14, 2012 - April 15, 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...)
Producing the Documentary
April 17, 2012
Instructor: Abigail Wright
Description: If the challenge and reward of documentary filmmaking excites you, but you don't know where to start, this workshop will give you a guide to the whole process! (more...)
Marketing with Social Media
April 18, 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 Flash Hands-On Intensive
April 21, 2012
Instructor: Kelly McCormack
Description: Flash is the leading solution for creating rich-media interactive content on web sites, producing embedded video with small file sizes that don't hog bandwidth! (more...)
Introduction to Aperture, Part 1
April 24, 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...)
Getting Started with Adobe Premiere Pro
April 25, 2012
Instructor: Brian Brown
Description: If you're new to video editing, upgrading from consumer-level software, or want to edit video on a PC, cross-platform Adobe Premiere Pro is perfect for you! (more...)
Portrait Photography
April 26, 2012
Instructor: Stephen Collector
Description: Learn the secrets of compelling portrait photography with a blend of technique, artistry, and psychology, even if you're on a budget! (more...)
WordPress for Developers - How to Create and Use Widget Areas
April 26, 2012
Instructor: Angela Bowman
Description: Widgets aren't just for sidebars - they enable any part of your WordPress site to display dynamic content like videos, ads, slideshows, Twitter feeds, and more! (more...)
Adobe Photoshop: The Heart of Color Correction
April 27, 2012
Instructor: Mark Johnson
Description: If you're tired of trial-and-error color correction, come unlock the secrets of Adobe Photoshop's amazing color correction tools! (more...)
Beginning iPhone and iPad Development Hands-On Intensive
April 28, 2012 - April 29, 2012
Instructor: Joe Keeley
Description: Programmers who can design and build applications for the iPhone and iPad are in demand, and this class will make you one of them! (more...)
Introduction to Aperture, Part 2
May 01, 2012
Instructor: John Waugh
Description: Digital photographers using Camera RAW can harness Aperture's powerful features to manage and edit thousands of photos. (more...)
Fundamentals of Web Design
May 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...)
Advanced iPhone and iPad Development Hands-On Intensive
May 05, 2012 - May 06, 2012
Instructor: Kyle Richter
Description: Taking your iOS mobile app-building skills to the next level with debugging, user interface design, and more while building your own iPhone app! (more...)
Lighting On Location Photography Intensive
May 05, 2012 - May 06, 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 for Beginners - How to Run Your Own Site/Blog
May 07, 2012 - May 09, 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 jQuery
May 07, 2012 - May 09, 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...)
Getting Started with Final Cut Pro X
May 08, 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...)
Web Marketing and Social Media Transitions Certificate Program
May 08, 2012 - May 24, 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...)
Getting Started with Adobe Dreamweaver
May 10, 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...)
Adobe Photoshop Hands-On Intensive
May 12, 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...)
Introduction to DSLR Video
May 14, 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...)
Digital Video Camera & Lighting Basics
May 15, 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 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: Douglas Wray
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 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...)
Getting Started with Adobe InDesign, Part 1
May 24, 2012
Instructor: Erica Gamet
Description: Design brochures, newsletters, catalogs, books, and other multi-page documents with this industry standard page layout program. (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 Essentials
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...)
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...)
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