Targeted level of study
BAC +3
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
The management of the noise environment and the concern to reduce nuisances constitute a rapidly expanding market with a pool of institutional and private jobs involving expertise, urban and environmental mapping, and the implementation of dedicated devices for their reduction. Recent years have seen an increase in regulations requiring greater consideration of acoustic comfort and thus lower noise levels, which constitutes a breeding ground for jobs. Today, 50% of the population claim to be affected by noise pollution at work and at home.
The expansion of sound diffusion equipment has taken place over the last few years mainly due to the reduction in cost associated with new technologies. Currently, many premises are equipped with permanent devices as soon as they are designed or rehabilitated.
This transversal professional degree in acoustics includes the aspects of sound engineering, diffusion, sensors and acoustic metrology, acoustic signal processing, room acoustics and noise pollution, with the use of associated software. It covers a broad spectrum of existing and future jobs without interfering with the more targeted Master's and Engineer's courses in design and research. The need for people trained in the field in all the aspects mentioned above, without constituting too heavy a financial burden for the company, is perfectly suited to our company. Ongoing training and the validation of acquired experience also make it easier to ensure their social promotion.
The numerous contacts made with industrialists in the various sectors concerned have enabled the content of the courses to evolve, remaining as close as possible to professional demands while retaining a solid foundation.
For example, design offices (currently the most important recruiting sector) actively participate in the training: they provide students with their know-how by teaching part of the course, by taking on trainees, but also by participating in the development council.
The sustainability of the training is also ensured through its promotion through professional groups where the partners have an important role (as administrators or presidents).
The course is also supported by a research team in acoustics, and benefits from the latter's industrial exchanges in the sector, which also provides students with job opportunities.
Objectives
The theme of this professional degree is based on societal issues by combining the audio techniques used in musical acoustics in the broadest sense, including speech, with those of the management of the sound environment and the solutions that can be provided to nuisances in both urban planning and building architecture.
The spectrum of jobs targeted is relatively open, from audio technicians for sound recording and sound reinforcement of premises and related instrumentation, to sound experts for buildings and listening or rest areas. Nuisance regulations will be at the heart of this issue and passive or active solutions will be developed.
Know-how and skills
The training offered is cross-cutting and touches on a wide range of sectors of activity:
- Management of the noise environment, reduction of nuisance
- Regulatory impact assessment and report writing
- Characterisation of equipment noise and vibration
- Performance analysis of acoustic correction elements
- Improvement of room acoustics
- Instrumentation of dedicated electroacoustic equipment
- Audio signal processing
The field of knowledge involved is therefore quite broad, but has a high degree of coherence:
- Electroacoustics and signal processing
- Sound diffusion and room acoustics
- Sound absorption and insulation materials
- Industrial Acoustics
- Quantification and classification of noise levels
- Acoustic metrology
- Building acoustics, sound insulation
- Computer simulation of room, environment and building acoustics
Expected competencies :
- Propose solutions for the installation of electroacoustic equipment that meet the requirements of the desired usage properties
- Mapping and analysing a sound environment
- Propose solutions for the implementation of means to correct and/or improve the acoustic properties of rooms, open air
- Take into account the constraints associated with the implementation of the selected measures, taking into account
o Regulations and legislation in force
o The costs involved in these measures
o The professional's civil liability
- Communicating and working in a team.
- Read, understand and speak English.
Organization
Control of knowledge
Continuous assessment
Open in alternating years
This course is open on a sandwich basis.
Internships, tutored projects
Internship | Mandatory |
|---|---|
Duration of the course | 4 |
Internship abroad | Possible |
Minimum 4 month internship
The tutored project is carried out in 3 parts:
- Various topics in acoustics
- Room acoustics: Renovate / Improve room acoustics
- Environment: Identify a nuisance problem and propose solutions to reduce it
In the context of this training course under a work-study or professionalization contract, the tutored project is carried out in the company, the subject being defined in consultation with the teaching team
Programme
The training, which lasts one year, includes courses and practical work (40% of which are taught by professionals in the sector), a tutored project of approximately 130 hours and a 4-month internship.
This training can be carried out either in :
- Initial training
- Apprenticeship or vocational training contract
Select a programme
L3 - Professional Licence - Acoustics and Sound Environment (AES)
The management of the noise environment and the concern to reduce nuisances constitute a rapidly expanding market with a pool of institutional and private jobs involving expertise, urban and environmental mapping, and the implementation of dedicated devices for their reduction. Recent years have seen an increase in regulations requiring greater consideration of acoustic comfort and thus lower noise levels, which constitutes a breeding ground for jobs. Today, 50% of the population claim to be affected by noise pollution at work and at home.
The expansion of sound diffusion equipment has taken place over the last few years mainly due to the reduction in cost associated with new technologies. Currently, many premises are equipped with permanent devices as soon as they are designed or rehabilitated.
This transversal professional degree in acoustics includes the aspects of sound engineering, diffusion, sensors and acoustic metrology, acoustic signal processing, room acoustics and noise pollution, with the use of associated software. It covers a broad spectrum of existing and future jobs without interfering with the more targeted Master's and Engineer's courses in design and research. The need for people trained in the field in all the aspects mentioned above, without constituting too heavy a financial burden for the company, is perfectly suited to our company. Ongoing training and the validation of acquired experience also make it easier to ensure their social promotion.
The numerous contacts made with industrialists in the various sectors concerned have enabled the content of the courses to evolve, remaining as close as possible to professional demands while retaining a solid foundation.
For example, design offices (currently the most important recruiting sector) actively participate in the training: they provide students with their know-how by teaching part of the course, by taking on trainees, but also by participating in the development council.
The sustainability of the training is also ensured through its promotion through professional groups where the partners have an important role (as administrators or presidents).
The course is also supported by a research team in acoustics, and benefits from the latter's industrial exchanges in the sector, which also provides students with job opportunities.
Physical Acoustics and Perception
5 creditsElectroacoustics and Signal Processing
10 creditsRoom Acoustics and Environment
10 creditsRefresher course
English and Communication
5 credits
Building Acoustics and Industry
10 creditsInternship
10 creditsTutored project
10 credits
Admission
Target audience
Admission on file for :
- Licence2nd year
- BTS
- DUT
- CPGE
In the following areas: EEA, physics, mechanics, civil engineering, mathematics, computer science.
And then
Professional integration
Sectors of activity :
Holders of the professional licence may be required to work :
- within large industrial groups or multinationals in the sectors concerned
- in regional SMEs or VSEs
- in a design office
- in public control services (local and territorial authorities, police services, judicial expertise,...)
Types of jobs available
- Assistant engineer
- Senior Technician
- Technical framework
- Research officer
- Inspector
Typical occupations :
Sound engineer; stage manager (sound recording, sound reinforcement); ambience designer; sound recordist (digitisation); editor (treatments); designer of loudspeakers, speakers, microphones, amplifiers; acoustic quality specialist in industry; new techniques (plugs, transmission and communication); technician/assistant engineer: manufacturing methods, expertise, pollution.