Diploma in Lighting Design

The Specialist Diploma in Lighting Design trains students to design environments with light. Learners study the functional roles and techniques of light, its psychological and physiological effects, and ways to optimise light consumption in different environments. The programme is delivered through two Post-Diploma Certificates that cover lighting design technology and lighting design strategies.

Learning uses facilitated learning that combines face-to-face or online synchronous sessions with asynchronous e-learning. The course runs part-time with a duration of 1 year, and sessions follow the stated weekly frequency and times. Assessment is 100% course work, using a mix of studio work, seminars, project site studies, and portfolio reviews. A lighting simulation lab is included, and students must bring their own notebooks for lessons.

Modules

• Post-Diploma Certificate in Lighting Design Technology
• Principles of Lighting Design
• Lighting for Environments
• Lighting Computation & Modelling
• Post-Diploma Certificate in Lighting Design Strategies
• Lighting & Human Psychology
• Sustainable Lighting Solutions
• Lighting Design Studio

A Polytechnic Diploma or ITE Technical Diploma / Technical Engineer Diploma / Work-Learn Technical Diploma in Spatial Design-related discipline or equivalent OR A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent OR A Post-Secondary Certificate with at least 3 Years of relevant working experience

• Senior Designer
• Design Lead
• Design Director
• Lighting design within an existing design discipline to differentiate as a designer who value adds to their organization