So I finished my semester of college so that means I have completed beginners art! Not that i REALLY needed beginners art. (required class to take before any other art classes.) Curse you, prerequisites! -shakes fist angrily-  
Though, I admit, without it, i wouldn't have met some pretty awesome people and a great art teacher. I will miss that class, for sure. Also, I think I have some pretty amazing art pieces out of the class, but only a few. So, overall, it was a worthwhile experience. I just need to stop being lazy and actually upload some pictures. :/
I did sign up for Figure Drawing AND beginner's Photoshop class for fall. I have no formal training in Photoshop. Me thinks it will be helpful. Also, I really want to learn how to get figures and people down, so I am really excited and REALLY nervous to take Figure Drawling. o ~o Crossing my fingers here.
I suppose as long as I improve, it doesn't matter how I compare to others that will be in the class.