WINGS - Wismar University (Germany) Master's in Lighting Design & Management
WINGS - Wismar University (Germany)

WINGS - Wismar University (Germany)

Master's in Lighting Design & Management

Wismar, Germany

Master degree

5 semesters

English

Part time

Distance Learning

Key Summary

    About : The Master's in Lighting Design & Management program focuses on the critical aspects of lighting technology, design, and its management in various environments. It emphasizes hands-on experience and integrates theoretical knowledge, preparing students for real-world applications.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can explore diverse career opportunities, including roles as lighting designers, project managers in the architectural industry, and consultants for lighting technology. They may work in sectors such as entertainment, architectural design, and urban planning, utilizing their skills to enhance visual experiences.

Masters Degree in Lighting Design

The professional part time program is a design-based Master’s in lighting design offered by the Wismar University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design (Germany).

The aim of our professional Master's course (taught in English) is to train lighting designers from around the world comprehensively. The highly regarded qualifications and skills gained through this degree, offer graduates the opportunity to work in many related fields. Students are encouraged to investigate artistic, physical and psychological aspects of lighting, using creative and autonomous methods. This is to be done while keeping both human well-being and the standards of sustainable architecture in mind.

The combination of ‘Lighting Design’ and ‘Design Management’ provides students with the creative and technical knowledge to manage lighting design projects as well as the economic and marketing aspects necessary to manage offices professionally. Students will understand market analysis tools and the strategic management approach. Design management also includes the vision of design as part of the customer value chain.

The international Master's program combines studying in your own time with seminar weeks organised once every semester in Wismar, Berlin and Bangkok. The seminar weeks are designed around lectures, presentations, workshops and excursion to lighting manufacturers and light installations. The medium of instruction is English, ensuring that the program remains open to all those interested from around the world.

The study program is based on more than 15 years of experience in teaching lighting design here in Wismar and has received the proof of accreditation from the German authority.