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REGISTRATION PERIOD     6 Nov 2024 - 26 Jan 2025

COURSE DATE 21 Apr 2025 - 19 Apr 2026 COURSE DURATION / FREQUENCY 3 hours/session (3 days/week)
MODE OF LEARNING Facilitated Learning (Face-to-Face/ Online Synchronous) and Asynchronous E-Learning COURSE VENUE Temasek Polytechnic

Course Overview

Lighting design can transform the ambience, purpose and mood of a space or setting. By understanding the science and effects of lighting, spatial designers can take on a deeper and more informed approach in incorporating lighting design within their scope of work.

 

In this course, you will be equipped with the in-depth knowledge and skills to design environments with light. Learn the functional roles and techniques of light, its psychological and physiological effects, as well as how to optimise light consumption in different environments. You will be taken under the wings of highly experienced faculty from the School of Design, including current industry practitioners. Through our lighting simulation lab, you get exciting opportunities to explore and experiment with lighting concepts.

 

Look forward to emerging as confident designers in the area of lighting design, ready to flow into the strong industry demand.

 

Join us to illuminate your career journey in the Interior and Architectural Design industry!


All students are required to bring their own notebooks for lessons. You may refer to the required technical specifications for notebook HERE.

What You'll Learn

To be awarded the Specialist Diploma in Lighting Design, participants are required to complete a total of 2 Post-Diploma Certificates (PDCs) within a maximum period of 2 years. A certificate will be issued upon the successful completion of each PDC.

This PDC provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the historical evolution and fundamental principles of light, introduces a range of lighting technologies for diverse environments, and equips them with skills for visualising and analysis of light. The PDC ensures students are well-prepared to navigate the intricate world of lighting design and technology by combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications.

Subject Code Subject
DCE075A Principles of Lighting Design

This subject delves into the intricate world of light science and its historical evolution. It allows exploration of fundamental principles underlying light from its origins to modern discoveries and to understand the historical significance of lighting in human civilisation.

DCE076A Lighting for Environments

This subject uncovers the impact of lighting on diverse environments. It introduces both fundamental and cutting-edge lighting technologies and their practical applications, allowing the acquisition of knowledge and tools to shape lighting environments for enhanced functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability.

DCE079A Lighting Computation & Modelling

This subject covers the required skills in the visualisation and precise analysis of light across a wide range of applications. It introduces techniques for quantifying and understanding light behaviour, enabling the creation of well-informed lighting solutions and designs. This subject further focuses on the effective visualisation of lighting design concepts and precise calculations for various lighting parameters for successful communication and implementation of lighting design strategies.

This PDC ensures a comprehensive understanding of how individuals interact with light, incorporating psychological considerations for human well-being and productivity. It also imparts knowledge on sustainable lighting strategies, emphasising eco-friendly practices in designs. Students will engage in hands-on exercises to translate theoretical concepts into tangible and effective lighting designs for real-world scenarios.

Subject Code Subject
DCE077A Lighting & Human Psychology

This subject examines the psychological and behavioral aspects of lighting, gaining insights into how lighting influences mood, productivity, and well-being, allowing for the tailoring of lighting solutions for enhanced user experiences.

DCE080A Sustainable Lighting Solutions

This subject incorporates eco-conscious practices and exploration of sustainable lighting design solutions that mitigate environmental impact. The application of these principles to real-world scenarios empowers responsible choices in lighting design projects, enhancing user well-being.

DCE078A Lighting Design Studio

This subject marks the culmination of lighting design strategies, enabling the application of acquired principles into practical design. The subject will facilitate the creation of a comprehensive lighting design showcase, where innovative, aesthetically pleasing, and functional lighting designs can be crafted to demonstrate proficiency and creativity.

Modes of Assessment

 

The assessment is 100% course work with a combination of studio work, seminars, project site studies and portfolio reviews.


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Career Opportunities

For experienced practitioners who have successfully completed the course, they will be able to take on a more senior role such as Senior Designer, Design Lead, Design Director, by applying their lighting design expertise to both deepen and expand on their existing design discipline and practice for their organizations. 

 

For recent graduates who have just joined the industry and successfully completed this course, they will be able to apply lighting design within their existing design discipline to differentiate themselves as a designer who value adds to their organization.

Entry Requirements

 

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

AND with at least 3 Years of relevant working experience

Suitable For

Fresh graduates and practitioners in the relevant industries looking to deepen their existing expertise or to expand their portfolio. Participants with qualifications/work experience relevant to the spatial design or lighting design industry. Such as Interior Design, Architecture, Urban Design, Exhibition Design, Events Design, and Landscape Design. 

 

Working adults with work experiences in spatial design/lighting design industry such as lighting design assistants, lighting technicians, lighting manufacturers, lighting product designers.

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Course Contact

  • Mainline 67881212
  • Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
    Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
     
    Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    and on weekends and public holidays.

  • https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa
  • Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
    Temasek Polytechnic
    East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109
    21 Tampines Ave 1
    Singapore 529757

  • Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.