Foundational Program

No Experience Needed: Unleash your Creativity

The world of media arts is waiting for your unique voice. Unleash your creativity and embark on an unforgettable adventure at Spy Hop.  Explore our full menu of Foundational classes focused in film, music, audio, and design to pinpoint the perfect class to help you build your skills and unleash your inner artist. Whether you are looking to take a class for the first time or you are a returning student, our Foundational classes are designed to give you a variety of opportunities to dig in and learn specific media arts skills from an artist mentor, become a part of the Spy Hop community, and make your creative ideas come to life. Take one Foundational class, or take them all; register today to unlock the door to endless artistic opportunities. 

About the Foundational Program

  • Participation is free.  
  • Class capacity: 10 students per foundational class.
  • Foundational classes are age-banded, grouping similar ages together to create a learning environment tailored to meet the needs of the students.
  • Foundational classes are either 4-week or 6-week classes based on age groupings and intensity of the subject matter.
  • All Foundational classes are offered 2 times per week in 2 hour blocks on either a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule.
  • No prior experience is needed, and students are welcome to take as many Foundational classes as they like.

Tips on the Registration Process:

  1. Complete the online registration form prior to the start of class – please note the recommended ages for classes and schedule! 
  2. After registering, you will receive communication from your mentor to confirm your enrollment. Please be sure to respond to the request to connect with your mentor prior to class. 

*Note: Capacity for Foundational classes is capped at 10; if we are unable to confirm your enrollment, your seat will be given to another student.

Questions? Call Spy Hop 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.

Current and Upcoming Foundational Classes

Film | 
Foundational
October 23 – November 15
Monday/Wednesday | 4 – 6pm

Recommended Ages 12 - 15

Learn the basics of crew roles, set protocol, film blocking, production design, editing, and more!
Audio | 
Foundational
October 24 – November 16
Tuesday/Thursday | 4 – 6pm

Recommended Ages 12 - 15

In this interactive course, you will dive into the fundamentals of audio production and engineering.
Design | 
Foundational
October 24 – November 16
Tuesday/Thursday | 4 – 6pm

Recommended Ages 12 - 15

This beginner design class is for those who are passionate about learning the building blocks of design.
Music | 
Foundational
November 7 – December 14
Tuesday/Thursday | 4 – 6pm

Recommended Ages 16 - 19

Collaborate with other musicians, write lyrics, create original music, and perform!
Audio | 
Foundational
November 7 – December 14
Tuesday/Thursday | 4 – 6pm

Recommended Ages 16 - 19

Learn signal flow, microphones, studio and live sound recording, mixing, mastering, film scoring, foley and more!
Film | 
Foundational
November 7 – December 14
Tuesday/Thursday | 4 – 6pm

Recommended Ages 16 - 19

If you’ve ever wanted to act on screen, this is your opportunity to act in a real film setting.
Design, Film | 
Foundational
November 7 – December 14
Tuesday/Thursday | 6 – 8pm

Recommended Ages 16 - 19

Learn the ins and outs of making movie magic, from the design perspective.

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