How Long does it Take to become a flash devoloper

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Simple question.

I know flash ... know some Actionscript... to be clear what I know is how to take code form a sample file, and build the gui ontop of it... simple stuff not too tech... ie like moving an object onEvent using AS etc. 

I have never taken any programming courses ... ever.

I am a university grad with a good amount of math knowlegde and solid (so I'd like to think) design sense.

What I would like to know is two things.

  1. What methods (if any) would I take to become a proficient AS developer.

  2. How long will it take (I can basically devote 6 out of the 7 days of the week to this effort… ok maybe 5 days. … can it be done in one 4 month semester?

Any help appreciated here.

Cheers.