Study lighting design
What is lighting design?
Architectural lighting design shapes the visual environment experienced by building occupants. By specifying light sources and control systems, determining their spatial arrangement, and considering the interaction between light and materials, lighting designers greatly influence the function and aesthetics of architectural spaces.
There is growing demand for lighting specialists to oversee the implementation of sustainable and innovative solutions for large-scale architecture and property projects. Our Lighting Lab has been developed to allow students to study the application of emerging lighting technologies. The lab has wide range of tools for manipulating the spatial distribution of light, sensors for specifying modes of lighting control, and lights with unique spectral power distributions.
This professional program is open to students from diverse backgrounds including architecture, engineering, computer science, interior design and psychology. It is ideal for graduates of the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments.
Career pathways for graduates include employment in lighting design practices, engineering firms, lighting equipment manufacturers, architectural and design offices, lighting distributors and independent consultancies.
Lighting design courses
The Master of Architectural Science (Illumination Design) offers a strong technical education in human visual perception, methods for quantifying light, lighting technologies and sustainability.
Related courses
At the master’s level, this degree will take 1.5 years full time to complete (72 credit points). The program can also be taken at the level of:
- Graduate Diploma in Architectural Science (Illumination Design) (one year and 48 credit points)
- Graduate Certificate in Architectural Science (Illumination Design) (6 months and 24 credit points)
Inspiring alumni
Jo Reed
Master of Architectural Science (Illumination Design)
Director, Electric Gecko Pty Ltd
"This degree has allowed me to expand my electrical contracting business into one focused primarily on lighting, offering a design and installation solution.
"It’s a significant point of difference in the electrical contracting and lighting design professions, allowing me to design with a focus on functionality and ensuring my solutions can be implemented effectively and maintained.”