Artwork Course - Info required designers!

[Booner!]

Hi there!

Me:

Im 19 and not going to uni, I have bigger plans!

I am looking to become more advanced in my artwork skills and gain further experience in the general artwork/graphic design area.

I have basic skills in Photoshop (created some artwork - g0rd dont laugh!) and some experience with other programmes too.

I pick things up fast too, so new programmes aren't a problem.

My requirements:
Need a course or teacher to help me understand how to do everything.
Need to know what equipment I will need
Cost isn't an issue here
Time IS an issue - Faster the better - I learn quick, but need a short course preferably.
I am currently looking to help with designing game/dvd/blueray/hddvd sleeves and also Point of sale. Also, Logo's and in house artwork for corporate use.

Any help/ideas/thoughts welcome

 

[Booner!]

Anyone know of any courses at all?

 

[Booner!]

Is PC going to be up to the job? Cause I am not sure how to justify getting a Mac without some statements or evidence/benefits to back up my case to get one.

Do college allow part time course like that? anybody done one?

 

[Booner!]

You are skipping uni because you have "bigger plans"?

Uni is to meet all the people with the bigger plans...

I have skipped it because I had a great opportunity, i'm now looking for advice on how to better my position.

By Bigger plans, I really do mean bigger plans than a Degree and getting drunk 6 times a week