3iS International Institute of Image & Sound
Master in Recording and Music Production
Paris, France
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 15,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Are you an international student with a Bachelor’s degree in music or sound ? Are you fluent in English and driven by a deep passion for music creation and technology ?
At 3iS, we empower aspiring producers, sound engineers, and composers to transform their passion into a profession.
Our Master in Recording & Music Production is designed for talented, creative, and ambitious students ready to shape the sound of tomorrow. Over two immersive years, you’ll learn to design, record, produce, and promote professional music and sound projects, from albums and live sessions to film soundtracks and festival productions.
Learn by doing
At 3iS, learning happens through action. The MRMP program is built around hands-on experience, collaborative projects, and real-world challenges.
- In your first year, you’ll join team-based productions, blending technical excellence with artistic exploration through specialized modules in recording, mixing, acoustics, beatmaking, and music marketing.
- In your second year, you’ll take the lead: manage projects from concept to completion, guide interdisciplinary teams across film, performing arts, and audiovisual programs, and build a complete artistic and technical portfolio that reflects your creative vision.
Personalized Mentorship
Each student benefits from one-on-one mentoring by an industry professional, whether a sound engineer, composer, or sound designer, to help you refine your craft and develop a personal project that defines your artistic identity.
A Selective, International Community
To ensure the best learning experience, the program is limited to 25 students, creating an intimate, collaborative, and international environment where ideas and passions thrive.
Join 3iS, and take your first step toward a career in the global music and sound industry — where your creativity meets innovation.
Study Program
- Acoustics and psychoacoustics
- Equipment technology
- Culture and musical analysis
- Commissioning a studio
- Adding a soundtrack
- Sound recording
- Sound editing
- Computer-assisted music
- Artistic direction
- Stereo and multichannel mixing
- Mastering
- Production file (budget, technical datasheets, planning)
- Artistic project design, promotion
- Language discovery and French cultural awareness
Project
Do you want to know more about the project?
The MRMP program lies at the heart of 3iS, mainly for its approach: "learning by the project".
In other words, throughout the 2 years you will produce your projects together with recognized professionals as well as the support of other English-speaking 3iS programs.
What does it consists of?
- EP of a music group, track by track: sound recording, editing, mixing, and mastering
- Adding a soundtrack, mixing and recording a music group live
- Producing a title using computer-assisted music with a view to distribution on a music catalogue for post-production
- Live show soundtrack and adding a soundtrack managed by Ableton Live
- Artistic direction and composer support: computer-assisted music orchestration, traditional sound recording, editing, and mixing
- Short film music: multichannel mixing
- Sound recording with a boom, editing, and mixing of voices and backgrounds for a short film: collaboration with MA Filmmaking students
Upon completion of the 2-year program:
- School Diploma – Master’s Level (Bac+5)
- 120 ECTS credits
Year 1 : Foundations & Sound Production
The first year focuses on building a solid theoretical and practical foundation in sound and music, through intensive project-based learning. Courses cover essential topics such as sound theory, acoustics, music theory, and electricity, along with artistic exploration through art and culture modules.
On the practical side, you’ll master key software like Logic Pro and Pro Tools, and develop skills in composition, beatmaking, recording, mixing, and mastering.
Throughout the year, you’ll work on major projects such as creating a remix, producing a two-track EP, and composing soundtracks for student films.
This first year is all about interdisciplinary collaboration, teamwork, and mastering the core principles of sound production.
Year 2 – Expertise & Sound Leadership
In the second year, you deepen your technical and artistic skills while taking on leadership roles as project managers. You’ll explore advanced topics such as film scoring, orchestral composition, music business, and marketing, while perfecting your practical expertise in analog and multichannel mixing, modular synthesis, and sound design for video games.
Key projects include producing a four-track EP, creating a sound design installation or performance, and composing original scores for films.
Through close collaboration with other departments and industry professionals, you’ll refine both your artistic vision and technical mastery, supported by personalized mentoring to help you shape and strengthen your professional project.
Each semester, students who successfully complete the program earn 30 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and accumulation System), totaling 120 credits over the two years.
This credit standard enables students to apply for student aid and funding. We can issue the necessary documents for you to provide to the relevant organizations.
Upon graduation, students receive a school diploma recognized by industry professionals, backed by the prestige of 3iS and the strong international reputation of France in the creative and audiovisual sectors.
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The contemporary music and audio industries demand advanced technical mastery, creative innovation, and professional adaptability. Our master's graduates pursue distinguished careers across the full spectrum of sound production, from studio album recordings to cinematic soundtracks, live concert tours, and emerging immersive media formats.
Music Production and Studio Engineering
Alumni work as sound engineers and production sound mixers in world-class recording facilities, independent production houses, and home studio environments. These roles require sophisticated signal flow knowledge, critical listening abilities, and the capacity to capture and shape recordings across genres—from orchestral sessions at historic Parisian studios to electronic productions for global streaming platforms. The integration of remote collaboration tools enables engineers to work on international projects while maintaining artistic consistency and technical excellence.
Sound Design and Post-Production Audio
Graduates pursue careers as sound designers and sound editors for film, television, gaming, and digital media. Whether crafting immersive sonic environments for feature films, designing audio for interactive experiences, or editing dialogue and atmosphere for streaming series, these professionals combine creative vision with technical precision. The proliferation of spatial audio formats—Dolby Atmos, immersive surround configurations—has intensified demand for audio specialists fluent in object-based workflows and three-dimensional sound placement.
Live Sound and Performance Production
Paris's position as a European cultural capital provides direct access to the continent's live music and performance infrastructure. The city hosts internationally significant events—festivals such as Rock en Seine, performances at Olympia and Accor Arena, classical concerts at Philharmonie de Paris. Our graduates serve as production sound mixers, audio technicians, and front-of-house engineers for artists ranging from intimate jazz ensembles to stadium-filling international acts, developing expertise in real-time mixing and high-pressure live environments.
Broadcast and Multimedia Audio
Alumni work as sound recordists and audio technicians for radio networks, podcast studios, broadcast productions, and corporate media. France's robust public broadcasting ecosystem—including Radio France and Arte—offers opportunities in live broadcast mixing, location sound recording, and audio post-production for documentary and serialized content.
Emerging Technologies and Creative Innovation
Rapid technological evolution continues to generate opportunities in interactive game audio, VR/AR sound design, immersive installation work, and audio for extended reality experiences. Beyond traditional production roles, graduates also establish careers in audio restoration, acoustical consulting, and technical positions within music technology companies developing next-generation production tools.
Internal Scholarships (Coming Soon) We are currently developing internal scholarships and grants for 3iS students. Stay tuned for updates.
Government & External Scholarships While 3iS does not currently offer direct scholarships, international students may be eligible for financial support through French government programs and external funding sources. We strongly encourage you to explore these opportunities early, as availability varies by country of origin:
- Campus France: Comprehensive scholarship database for international students
https://www.campusfrance.org/en - French Ministry of Higher Education: Scholarships specifically for foreign students
https://www.campusfrance.org/fr/bourses-etudiants-etrangers
CROUS Scholarships Students enrolled in the Higher Education Diplomas in Image and Sound Techniques (DESTIS) in Film & Audiovisual and Sound at 3iS Paris are eligible to apply for CROUS scholarships, which are awarded based on financial need and academic merit.
To apply, submit your Dossier Social Étudiant (DSE) at messervices.etudiant.gouv.fr. Upon approval, CROUS will send a conditional scholarship notification to present during your registration at 3iS.
Flexible Payment Plan To make tuition more manageable, 3iS offers an installment plan: 50% due at enrollment, followed by two payments of 25% each.