Entry requirements

High school diploma plus 180 higher education credits or equivalent. A Licence degree in music or arts, a diploma from a conservatory equivalent to a Licence, or another Master’s degree in a similar field. Students must already have an existing musical and/or sound art practice.

Benefits of the program

This programme draws on the synergy of two complementary institutions, Université Gustave Eiffel for the creative, theoretical and research aspects, and the School of Audio Engineering Institute Paris, for its 40 years of professional and technical expertise in teaching the craft of sound. This makes it possible to offer a very comprehensive professional course. It provides access to a cutting-edge international professional network and to broadcast-quality audio and digital equipment.

Acquired skills

Provide in-depth understanding of contemporary music and its modes of production. Understand the complex interactions between this and the evolution of science and technology. Pursue a practical and creative approach. Develop the ability to design and undertake the various tasks in the field of music and audio production, as well as research and development in applied music. Achieve a balance between practical and theoretical issues. Develop an approach to personal research and the use of artistic management tools.

International

Students are strongly encouraged to undertake Erasmus, Micefa, BCI and other exchange programmes. Special agreements have been established with Valencia Conservatory (Spain), NOVA University Lisbon (Portugal), Montfort University (Great Britain), Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (Canada), and Université Laval (Canada).

Capacities

16

Course venue

Other course venue

SAE, 229 Rue du Miel - 93300 Aubervilliers

Your future career

Job opportunities: sound engineer and team leader, artistic director, artistic team leader, music consultant for film and television, sound designer, session musician for film, composer, sound technician, sound mixer, digital artist and website creator, music teacher, audiovisual and sound researcher, critic.

Professional integration

The employment rate at 18 months post-graduation is excellent, over 85% since 2006. Graduates find jobs in the music industry, including: Sound technician and sound mixer L1508.

Artistic director, composer or musician L1202.

Development and study of music technology M1805

Producer and administrator for music, performing arts, cinema and audiovisual productions (musical director, artistic programme director, post-production manager, etc.) L1302

Information systems director (specialised in music) M1803

Study objectives

The course strikes a balance between practical and theoretical subjects, in order to prepare students to work in music and audio production, including in the various different roles in music studios. At this level of study, students must also develop an approach to personal research combining technology and sound/musical aesthetic with the support of cultural and artistic project management tools.

It also aims to provide: in-depth understanding of contemporary music and their modes of production, understanding of its complex interactions with the evolution of science and technology, a practical and creative approach and an ability to design and undertake a range of tasks in the field of music and audio production, as well as in research and development in applied music.

To complete the course, students must undertake a professional or research thesis, which may take the form of an in-depth investigation of a technical question and its musical and aesthetic consequences. Students can also take a research/creation approach: in this case, the thesis will include the creation of a piece of music or sound art, alongside a theoretical, aesthetic and technical discussion.

Major thematics of study

Key words: Music production, artistic direction, radio creation, sound engineering, sound design.

Calendar

Classes and exams take place from September to July. Optional work placements must take place outside of class periods (during holidays).

Options

In semesters 1 and 3, students choose a free unit from the list of classes available across all the courses in Arts, Humanities and Civilisations.