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, ...
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.
In parallel to its fundamental missions of research and creation, IRCAM is committed to sharing its knowledge and know-how, its technologies with the general public. Cutting-edge research and diffusion of innovations, an international reference for education and the democratization of artistic practices are the driving forces behind the institute’s educational activities.
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.
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, ...
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.
In parallel to its fundamental missions of research and creation, IRCAM is committed to sharing its knowledge and know-how, its technologies with the general public. Cutting-edge research and diffusion of innovations, an international reference for education and the democratization of artistic practices are the driving forces behind the institute’s educational activities.
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.
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.
Description
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.
Practical Information
Public students from age 13 through university Length approximately 1 hour, 45 minutes Fees 100 € TTC (until 25 students), 250 € TTC (group from 25 to 45 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