All Classes and 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 and read comments from our customers.
This page lists all of our training programs. You can also view our upcoming (currently scheduled) programs only.
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.
Marketing with Google AdWords
Instructor: Samantha Bedford
Description: Whether your budget is $10 or $10 million, you can advertise your business on Google. (more...)
How to Run a Successful E-Mail Marketing Campaign
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...)
Getting Started with Sketchup and Layout
Instructor: Tyler Barnard
Description: Whether you are a graphic designer, videographer, hobbyist, inventor, builder, or architect, Sketchup and Layout are powerful, affordable 3D modeling tools that push projects forward. (more...)
Non-Scripted Production Hands-On Intensive
Instructor: Reese Van Allen and Steve Hall
Description: This one-week, hands-on introduction is designed to provide the behind the scenes knowledge of the largest genre on television today. (more...)
Digital Video Camera & Lighting Basics
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...)
Introduction to DSLR Video
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...)
Do-It-Yourself Video with DSLR!
Instructor: Brian Brown
Description: Unless you've been under the proverbial rock for the last few years, you've heard that video-capable DSLRs are creating a firestorm in the film and broadcasting communities for their ability to shoot footage similar to that of 35mm motion-picture film. (more...)
Production And Lighting Techniques for Video
Instructor: Bruce Borowsky
Description: If you'd like to know your camera better, and know a little about the basics of lighting, it's time to set yourself apart from the amateurs with professional audio, lighting, and production techniques! (more...)
Greenscreen Video Techniques
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...)
The Power of Video Storytelling for Non-Profits
Instructor: Dana Romanoff
Description: Nonprofits must communicate some of the most important stories of our time, and video is one of the most powerful tools available. (more...)
Producing the Documentary
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...)
The Business Side of Filmmaking
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...)
Getting Started with Final Cut Pro X
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...)
Getting Started with Adobe Premiere Pro
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...)
Getting Started with Adobe After Effects
Instructor: Brian Brown
Description: If you're familiar with a non-linear editor (NLE) like Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Avid, or Vegas, learning Adobe After Effects is a natural progression of your editing skills. (more...)
The Art of Video Compression
Instructor: Ethan Benninger
Description: With all the terms and technicalities of video compression, it's easy to get lost in the bits. (more...)
Aesthetics of Editing
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...)
Final Cut Pro X Hands-On Intensive
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...)
Fundamentals of Web Design
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 Dreamweaver
Instructor: Brian Shaffer
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...)
Introduction to HTML
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...)
Adobe Dreamweaver Hands-On Intensive
Instructor: Brian Shaffer
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
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...)
Introduction to Search Engine Optimization
Instructor: Dave Taylor
Description: Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the most powerful - and least expensive - targeted marketing methods available. (more...)
Advanced Search Engine Optimization
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...)
Getting Started with Google Analytics
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...)
WordPress for Beginners - How to Run Your Own Site/Blog
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...)
WordPress - Essential Plugins
Instructor: Angela Bowman
Description: A successful website and blog depends on so much more than just a beautiful design and thoughtful content - it needs to gather traffic, build community, and function smoothly. (more...)
WordPress - Creating Image Galleries
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...)
WordPress - Security & Backup
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...)
Basics of Blogging
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...)
Advanced Blogging Skills - Boost Your Blog to the Next Level
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...)
Copywriting for the Web
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...)
Introduction to HTML 5
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 Digital Photography
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...)
Hands-On Digital Photography Introduction
Instructor: Steve Gandy
Description: Learn the basics of using a digital camera at home, at work, or traveling, whether you have a point-and-shoot with some features or a fancy new DSLR. (more...)
Secrets of Superior Composition in Photography
Instructor: Mark Osler
Description: A solid grasp of composition gives you power and versatility as a photographer, and it makes photography a lot more fun! (more...)
Creating Composite Images with Your iPhone
Instructor: Karen Divine
Description: The iPhone is not only a powerful tool for documenting your life through single imagery, it also enables you to create stunning composite work. (more...)
Be Your Own STROBIST: Using your Flash Creatively
Instructor: Erik Stenbakken
Description: You don't have to invest thousands in advanced lighting equipment and haul hundreds of pounds of gear to create beautiful photographs. (more...)
Portrait Photography
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...)
High-Impact Storytelling with Photography
Instructor: Mark Osler
Description: Harness the power of still photography to tell engaging stories - whether you're using the latest DSLR or the simplest point-and-shoot. (more...)
How to Make Money with Your Photography in Your Spare Time!
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...)
Pricing and Selling Wedding and Portrait Photography, Part 1
Instructor: Kathy Holcombe
Description: This two-part workshop addresses one of the biggest challenges for the wedding and portrait photographer: how to price your work for a profitable and sustainable business! (more...)
Pricing and Selling Wedding and Portrait Photography, Part 2
Instructor: Kathy Holcombe
Description: Part 2 of this two-part workshop helps professional portrait and wedding photographers develop a sales strategy. (more...)
Developing a Vision and Creating a Photography Business Plan
Instructor: Kathy Holcombe
Description: Once you understand how to price your products and have your sales strategy in place, it's time to bring all that information together into a cohesive, practical business plan. (more...)
Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop
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 Lightroom
Instructor: Jan Kabili
Description: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom enables you to import, organize, process, and output your photos all from within a single application. (more...)
Adobe Lightroom Hands-On Intensive
Instructor: Jan Kabili
Description: Do you wish you had a firm grip on straightforward, powerful ways to process your digital photos so they look their best? (more...)
Introduction to Aperture, Part 1
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...)
Introduction to Aperture, Part 2
Instructor: John Waugh
Description: Digital photographers using Camera RAW can harness Aperture's powerful features to manage and edit thousands of photos. (more...)
Adobe Photoshop Hands-On Intensive
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...)
Adobe Photoshop For Photographers Hands-On Intensive
Instructor: Jan Kabili
Description: Master quick and efficient photo processing in Adobe Photoshop for consistently professional results. (more...)
Adobe Photoshop Impressionism Hands-On Intensive
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...)
Adobe Photoshop: The Heart of Color Correction
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...)
Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator
Instructor: Kevin Menzie
Description: Create logos, illustrations, and artwork that can be displayed at any size and never lose quality! (more...)
Getting Started with Adobe InDesign, Part 1
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
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
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...)
Marketing with Social Media
Instructor: Dave Taylor
Description: Social media is just as important as advertising and public relations, if not more so, for many organizations. (more...)
Web Design Transitions Certificate Program
Instructor: Brian Shaffer
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.
Web Application Development Transitions Certificate Program
Instructor: Eric Miller
Description: In this one week certificate program you will learn how to develop sophisticated web applications using the open-source LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP) technologies as well as the essentials of web security and server management. (more...)
Video Production Transitions Certificate Program
Instructor: Lowel Pierce
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...)
Video Post-Production Transitions Certificate Program
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...)
Digital Photography Transitions Certificate Program
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...)
UI/UX Design Transitions Certificate Program
Instructor: Alyssa Reese
Description: This program will set you on the path to becoming a skilled and marketable UI/UX (user interface/user experience) designer.
Web Marketing and Social Media Transitions Certificate Program
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...)
Creating WordPress Themes Transitions Certificate Program
Instructor: Angela Bowman
Description: In this accelerated certificate program you will learn how to efficiently create custom WordPress themes using industry-standard web development tools, a robust parent theme called WP Jump Start and a variety of labor-saving plugins.
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