Build Professional Mastery
Take the ultimate creative journey and enroll in one of Spy Hop’s free Capstone classes, where imagination knows no bounds. Whether you’ve always wanted to make a short film, host your own radio show on KRCL 90.9 FM, be in a rock band or hip-hop group, or build your own video game from scratch, Spy Hop’s Capstone classes give you the opportunity to join a small group of like-minded peers to work together to harness the power of storytelling through the mediums of film, music, audio or design. Capstone classes are intensive, lasting anywhere from 10 to 12 months, and require a serious commitment to the program and the creative process.
About Capstone Programs:
- Participation is free!
- Capstone classes are intended for students who are ready for an intensive and immersive experience in their chosen medium. Prior participation in a Spy Hop Foundational class is recommended but not required.
- Classes are held twice per week over the duration of the school year and often require additional out-of-class time.
- Enrollment for Capstone classes is open annually, with registration opening late summer. Most Capstone classes begin in the fall, ending late summer the following year.
- An audition or interview with the artist mentor is required before a student is accepted into the program. See below for tips on the application process.
- All Capstone classes culminate in a community celebration to share the collaborative final projects with friends, family, and our community.
- Capacity: 10 students per capstone class.
Tips on the Application Process:
- Explore the Capstone class options, noting recommended ages, the schedule, and the level of commitment required.
- Complete the application form.
- The Spy Hop artist mentor will schedule an interview or audition with you. Interviews/auditions are part of the Capstone experience and are helpful in determining skills, interests, and commitment to the program.
- The artist mentor will confirm your enrollment after the interview or audition process.
Questions? Call Spy Hop at 801-532-7500 or email programs@spyhop.org
Read about Spy Hop’s approach to afterschool programming and creating a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for all students.
LOUD & CLEAR YOUTH RADIO
Become a radio DJ! Host your own show on 90.9FM KRCL every Saturday night. Play music you love and talk about issues that you care about.
Registration opens every fall.
MUSICOLOGY
Join a rock band: write songs, sing, play music, record and release an album, and perform shows all around Salt Lake City!
Registration opens every fall.
POWER UP
Be part of a teen video game development team! Prototype, design, and code a full video game as a team, with a theme about a world-issue you care about.
Registration opens every fall.
PITCHNIC
Write, storyboard, and pitch your short film concept! Four films from the program will go into production. Then, screen those films at a world premiere!
Registration opens every fall.
RESONATE
Join a hip-hop group: write songs, rap, make beats, record and release an album, and perform shows all around Salt Lake City!
Registration opens every fall.