CINEMA & AUDIOVISUAL • SOUND & MUSIC
The international class
INDIAN STUDENTS
The academic courses offered at 3iS are thoughtfully designed to suit challenges often met upon the crossroads of technical, artistic, and economic issues for the design, production, and realization of creative projects. 3iS also recognizes the needs for the next generation of creative leaders, who require an education with a focus on collaboration combined with hands-on, skill-building know-how, and critical thinking.
Our pedagogy integrates therefore real-world experiences and innovative teaching methods to provide a holistic and effective education, thus preparing our students for their professional careers in the creative industry. Every year, our students generate more than 700 works in the fields of fiction, music, video games, live performances, and events.
3iS further prioritizes immersive learning with a network of collaborative practitioners, who have achieved success in film and media industries as well as many other fields, whilst continuously updating our programs to coincide with the actively changing media landscape.
2
GRADUATE DEGREES IN IMAGE AND SOUND TECHNIQUE
accredited by the French Gouvernment
9
RNC CERTIFIED TITLES
French National Register of Vocational Qualifications
1 000
LECTURERS & GUEST SPEAKERS
40
MASTERCLASSES
and workshops per year
140
PEDAGOGICAL
partnerships
+200
FESTIVAL SELECTIONS
1800
BUSINESS
partners
90 %
More than 90% of our students find employment upon graduation
7
FIELDS OF STUDIES
Cinema & Audiovisual
Sound & Music
Video games
2D & 3D animation
Acting
Performing Arts
Audiovisual & digital communication
35
YEARS
of pedagogical expertise
2
CAMPUSES
Paris, Bordeaux
2500
STUDENTS
50
NATIONALITIES
700
PRODUCTIONS PER YEAR
800 k€
OF TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE
investment annually
30 0000 m2
DEDICATED EDUCATIONAL SPACES
Passion, creativity, and excellence: these are the core values which forge everyday life for the 3iS community. Passion is what unites us, both 3iS personnel and students alike: it is comprised of the love for our work and the agility that it equires due to the constant shifting of our industries. Providing our students with a high level of technical expertise enables them not only to express their creativity more effectively, but it also equips them with the tools necessary to gain the required degree of excellence, in terms of know-how and interpersonal skills.
3iS is renowned for what it has to offer, culturally and artistically, and provides our students with a creative playing field empowering them to experience an adventure that is both exciting and enriching.
Since the foundation of our school 35 years ago, 3iS is constantly looking to improve and provide the best academic training in both creative and technical expertise, bringing students as close as possible to the real-life scenarios and expectations of the professional world.
3iS personnel have a shared ambition: to guide the young students we train to professional success and personal fulfillment. Supporting them in their search for lasting employment is our priority.
Jean-Claude Walter
President of 3iS EDUCATION
3iS has strong ties with almost 2000 business partners of all sizes and is constantly building new partnerships.
Our students are involved in celebrity events, such as the César Awards, Deauville American Film Festival, Lumière Festival or Les Arcs Film Festival, and work alongside great figures of this field, giving them the opportunity to develop their professional network
More than 50 nationalities are represented on our campuses, enrolled in programs taught in French or in English.
Our programs are designed in accordance with the ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) standard, making it easier to understand andtransfer courses with international schools and universities.
3iS obtained its membership to the Erasmus+ program for the period 2021-2027 and the ECHE (Erasmus Charter for Higher Education).
3iS students of all nationalities from all our campuses can apply for Erasmus+ grants to take on an internship in another European country, and when eligible, they may receive financial aid to facilitate their project in another country.
Our school is also a member of the prestigious International Association of Film and Television Schools (Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinéma et de Télévision – CILECT), a rich cross-cultural partnership within the international art world representing over 180 institutions from over 60 countries.
3iS is also a member of Campus France (and its network of art schools, CampusArt). Campus France is a public institution responsible for promoting French higher education abroad and
welcoming foreign students and researchers to France and is administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Higher Education.
3iS has formed a strategic partnership with Blackmagic Design to enhance educational and technological excellence. This collaboration allows our students to train with state-of-the-art equipment, including cameras, mixers, and Da Vinci Resolve software, ensuring hands-on experience with industry-standard tools.
3iS is host to the international filmmaking competition, 48 Hours Challenge, which involves teams of students from CILECT member. Students around the globe compete and share their passion for filmmaking by creating a short one to two-minute film based on a theme that remains secret until the 48 hours of shooting begin.
A highlight of this partnership is the 48 Hours Challenge, where students, supervised by experts, take full advantage of the possibilities offered by Blackmagic technologies. Additionally, Blackmagic provides over 100 Da Vinci Resolve pro licenses and access to exclusive webinars, enriching our students’ learning.
Through this partnership we are committed to educational and technological excellence by training students with the best tools and skills to meet today’s challenges in the audiovisual and film industries.
3iS is a place of learning and creativity, but also a warm place of sharing. If the school must guarantee educational rigor and professional integration, it is also essential that the student feels fulfilled on a personal level. Extra-curricular activities contribute to well-being and success. This is why 3iS strongly encourages and supports student initiatives.
For last 35 years, the school offers a dynamic and professional student life, through associations or local partnerships.
Each year, clubs or initiatives participate in the animation of the campuses and are an integral part of the student experience: Student Office, Cinema Club, Music Club, Beekeeping Club, Photography Club, ESport, Association for the Environment… Students can freely engage within an existing community or create their own project. These clubs or initiatives allow them to come together around common interests, consolidate their network, and acquire real human and professional experience.
Numerous events also punctuate school life: 3iS Fest, 3iS Days, Game-Jam, workshops and international challenges with partners, end-of-year gala, etc.
Dedicated support is offered to international students to facilitate their reception and integration in France.
