3iS

3iS — Institut International de l'Image et du Son

3iS is a private higher education school specializing in the technical and artistic professions of image, sound, and live performance. Its historic campus in the Paris region (in the Yvelines, west of Paris) is complemented by other locations in France.

The school stands out for its pedagogy strongly oriented toward set and studio practice: students work on shoots, recordings, sound creations, and collective productions from the early years, with regular access to professional equipment (cameras, control rooms, sound studios, editing suites, stages).

Disciplines

• Film and audiovisual: directing, cinematography, editing, production, screenwriting.
• Sound: sound recording, mixing, sound design, music applied to image.
• Live performance: general stage management, lighting, sound and video for the stage, event production management.
• Animation, visual effects, and video games depending on the campuses and programs offered.

Programs are generally organized around a general foundation followed by a specialization, with internship periods and projects supervised by industry professionals.

Good to know

3iS is a private school: tuition fees are significant, and it is important to check directly with the institution regarding the status and recognition of each diploma (registered title, level, eligibility for grants), as well as the exact content of programs, which change from year to year.