Summer 2026 Audio Class at SFCC
Audio Field Recording
FDMA 1417 – CRN 10029
Saturday // 9:30am – 12:45pm
6.6.26 – 7.25.26
Class starts June 6
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Don’t you want to run around town and out in the woods with a portable field recorder? Of course you do.
Do you want to…
• Record interviews
• Create backgrounds and sound effects for film
• Make music out of the sound of the world
• Learn about soundscapes and acoustic ecology
• Learn how to use professional and at-hand technology to make great recordings
THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU!
Audio Field Recording meets every Saturday morning at SFCC and your assignments take you out into the world. Recorders and other equipment are provided. Who knew that school could make your summer even more fun?
Fall 2026 Audio Classes at SFCC
Audio Production 1
FDMA 1410 – CRN 20167
Wednesday // 5:30pm – 8:45pm
8.19.26 – 12.2.26
Class starts August 19
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Learn the basics of audio production. Get an understanding of the science of sound, acoustics and psychoacoustics, recording techniques, how to treat a room, and how to use Protools – the most popular recording software in professional music studios around the world and the choice of the film industry. An ideal class for musicians curious about recording, people with some experience who want to learn more, people in film who appreciate the importance of sound and want to get better at it, and anyone who wants to learn how to use Protools. Students will have free access to the software for the semester – either in a lab on campus or on your own computer.. This is the first class to take if you want to get the Audio Certificate.
Introduction to Ableton Live
FDMA 1390 – CRN 20313
Tuesday // 5:30pm – 8:45pm
8.18.26 – 12.1.26
Class starts August 18
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Learn how to use Ableton Live – one of the most popular and fun music software apps out there and the most-used app for live music performance. It works great for writing, recording, and mixing, and even better when you’re performing live. Learn from an Ableton Certified Trainer and get free access to the software for the semester – either in a lab on campus or on your own computer. Connect with a group of people as passionate about music as you are. This is a great class for beginners and for people who want to take their skills to the next level.
Introduction to Sound Design for Film
FDMA 2510 – CRN 20446
Thursday // 5:30pm – 8:45pm
8.20.26 – 12.3.26
Class starts August 20
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An introduction to the principles, techniques and applications of sound design and film scoring. Students learn how sound can affect storytelling in a film, examine the role of sound from script to screen, and the professional process of creating a soundtrack. Students learn how to use sound equipment in a production environment and execute basic techniques used to develop a soundtrack.
Prerequisites are Audio Production 1 (FDMA 1410) and Intro to Digital Video Editing (FDMA 1220).
The student may also be admitted with teacher approval.
How To Sign Up
Call the Welcome and Advising Center:
505.428.1270
Contact Jason Goodyear for more info:
jason.goodyear@sfcc.edu
505.577.8036