Photoshop skills

Find a photo you want to mess with. Any photo. Then, as you watch/read this, pause every time you learn about a new tool and use that tool on your photo. Don't just watch - apply!

http://lifehacker.com/5753459/learn-the-basics-of-photoshop-in-under-25-minutes



Now hone your skills and test yourself with these exercies:

http://distans.svefi.net/exercises/index.htm

How to boost creativity

http://psychology.about.com/od/cognitivepsychology/tp/how-to-boost-creativity.htm

Creativity - homework

How have you tried to facilitate and encourage your own creativity?

Did you experience limits/blocks on your own creativity?

How easy/difficult was it to be creative while still working to the brief?

Did working within conventions stifle your creativity?

To what extent did you need to work with others and ‘bounce ideas’ off other people to be truly creative?

How much of your creativity was about trial and error?

To what extent was a lack of confidence an issue in terms of your creativity?

To what extent was a lack of technical competence/confidence an obstacle to your creativity?