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    The fundamental principle of IRCAM is to encourage productive interaction among scientific research, technological developments, and contemporary music production. Since its establishment in 1977, this initiative has provided the foundation for the institute’s activities. One of the major issues is the importance of contributing to the renewal of musical expression through science and technology. Conversely, sp…

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    In support of IRCAM's research and creation missions, the educational program seeks to shed light on the current and future meaning of the interactions among the arts, sciences, and technology as well as sharing its models of knowledge, know-how, and innovations with the widest possible audience.

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  • Research

    The fundamental principle of IRCAM is to encourage productive interaction among scientific research, technological developments, and contemporary music production. Since its establishment in 1977, this initiative has provided the foundation for the institute’s activities. One of the major issues is the importance of contributing to the renewal of musical expression through science and technology. Conversely, sp…

    • Research Topics
    • The STMS Lab
    • Research Teams
    • Sound Systems and Signals: Audio/Acoustics, InstruMents
    • Acoustic and Cognitive Spaces
    • Sound Perception and Design
    • Sound Analysis-Synthesis
    • Sound Music Movement Interaction
    • Musical Representations
    • Analysis of Musical Practices
    • Projects
    • Sound Workshop
    • The Musical Body
    • Creative Dynamics
    • Finished Projects
    • Musique/Sciences Collection
  • Creation

    IRCAM is an internationally recognized research center dedicated to creating new technologies for music. The institute offers a unique experimental environment where composers strive to enlarge their musical experience through the concepts expressed in new technologies.

    • Composers & Artists in Studio
    • "I am in blood" for Sixteen Musicians and Live Electronics
    • Lucie Antunes in studio
    • Deena Abdelwahed in the studio
    • "Transfer" for 10 Musicians and Electronics
    • L'Annonce faite à Marie
    • In Ex Machina
    • Jazz Ex Machina
    • Improvise cum machina 1/2
    • Improvise cum machina 2/2
    • Like Sound, Like Flesh
    • Silent Talks
    • Music-Fictions
    • Artistic Research Residency
    • Artistic Residencies: The Blog
    • Rendez Vous 20.21
    • Season 2022.23
    • Seasons from 1996 to present
    • ManiFeste-2022 Website
    • ManiFeste festival from 2012 to 2022
    • L’Étincelle, IRCAM’s journal of creation
  • Transmission

    In support of IRCAM's research and creation missions, the educational program seeks to shed light on the current and future meaning of the interactions among the arts, sciences, and technology as well as sharing its models of knowledge, know-how, and innovations with the widest possible audience.

    • 2022.23 Training Courses
    • Max, Max for Live
    • OpenMusic
    • Modalys
    • TS2 and Partiels
    • Sound spatialization
    • From PureData to audio plugins
    • Sensors, Interfaces, and Interactive Machine Learning
    • Other training programs
    • Practical Information
    • Advanced Programs
    • Cursus Program on Composition and Computer Music
    • Supersonic Chair
    • Master ATIAM
    • Sound Design Master's Program
    • Music Doctorate
    • AIMove Master
    • School Programs
    • Studios of Creation
    • Mixed-Music
    • Artistic and Cultural Education
    • Career Discovery Visit
    • Images of a Work Collection
    • ManiFeste-2022, the Academy
  • Innovations

    At the center of societal and economic concerns combining culture and information technologies, the current research at IRCAM is seen by the international research community as a reference for interdisciplinary projects on the sciences and technologies for sound and music, constantly exposed to society’s new needs and uses.

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Intended for high school and college students, these encounters provide personalized access to IRCAM’s specificities, through the presentation of the professional possibilities at the junction of artistic creation and scientific research.

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The encounter begins with a visit led by one of IRCAM’s guides during which participants discover the history of the institute, its architecture, and the different fields of activity. Students discover the anechoic chamber.

The visit is followed by a conference given by a professional from IRCAM whose domain has been chosen by the teacher: artistic creation, scientific research, sound…. Students discover the speaker’s professional career and their profession, addressing notions such as contemporary composition, tools for computer music, acoustic spaces, sound engineering, etc.

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Practical Information

Public students from age 13 through university
Length 2 to 3h
Fees 180 € TTC (until 20 students)
Practical information these visits can be organized from mid-September to May. A maximum of three visits are held per month. Please contact us at least 2 months prior to the desired date.
Information 01 44 78 48 23 | info-pedagogie (at) ircam.fr

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CNRS Research Scholar by Fanny Gribensky

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Computer Music Designer by Serge Lemouton

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Developer by Pierre Guillot

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Is creating software just a matter of coding on a computer? Pierre Guillot, a software developer, introduces us to the projects he is working on at IRCAM and the different phases necessary for the de…
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Web Team by Guillaume Pellerin

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Reference Librarian and Archivist by Aurore Baudin

Musical scores, scientific works, vinyl records, concert archives… IRCAM has a well-stocked library dedicated to the relationships among art, science, technology, and contemporary music.
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Sound Engineer by Clément Cerles

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Every year, IRCAM proposes a season of musical creations made up of concerts, installations, performances... To prepare it, all hands are on deck in the production team! Clément Cerles, sound …
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Educational Project Coordonator by Murielle Ducas

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Composition and computer music courses, the film series "Images of a work", mixed-music courses... IRCAM offers numerous training courses and educational activities. As the person in charge of coordi…
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Teacher-Researcher by Nicolas Obin

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Did you know that IRCAM is home to the STMS (Sciences and Technologies of Music and Sound) joint research lab? Every day, researchers from the CNRS, Sorbonne Université, and the institute work…
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Computer Music Designer/Professor by Jean Lochard

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IRCAM places transmission at the heart of its research and creation activities. Teaching, listening, and guidance are part of Jean Lochard's daily routine, computer music designer and specialized ins…
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