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POLI.design
Master in Lighting Design & Technology
- Milan, Italy
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Designing Lighting for Interiors, Exteriors, and Installations A comprehensive program that trains professionals to develop and manage lighting solutions. This Master is designed for graduates in polytechnic disciplines and provides methodologies and tools for the conception, organization, and execution of lighting projects.


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Marionannischolé
Itinerant Master in Lighting Design: Beyond Lighting Design
- Bologna, Italy
Master degree
Part time
1 year
On-Campus
Italian, English
It is an itinerant educational experience to become scrittoridellaluce, more than a lighting designers, the new progettistiuniversale. Through a traveling workshop that touches 8 italian cities, between lectures, field workshops, individual study and visits to iconic places, students learn to recognize in light the living matter that builds spaces, architectures and relationships, capable of dialoguing with all disciplines and arts.


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Raffles Milan - International design institute
Three year course in Interior Design
- Milan, Italy
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
Italian, English
Designing means transforming the world. It is not only a discipline that helps enhancing daily life: it also means understanding that each project is connected to its realisation by invisible threads. It’s the art of responsibility and commitment.


LCI Barcelona
Master's Degree in Lighting Design Projects
- Barcelona, Spain
Master degree
Full time
10 months
On-Campus
English
Explore how light shapes human experience with the Master in Lighting Design Projects. Gain a deep understanding of lighting design as a tool for human wellbeing, blending theory and practice in projects that integrate visual ergonomics, natural light, and artificial lighting.


WINGS - Wismar University (Germany)
Master's in Lighting Design & Management
- Wismar, Germany
Master degree
Part time
5 semesters
Distance Learning
English
The professional part time program is a design-based Master’s in lighting designoffered bytheWismar University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design (Germany).
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
MSc Architectural Lighting Design
- Stockholm, Sweden
MSc
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Light is essential for human well-being and fundamental to interior spaces, buildings and urban areas. Students learn how lighting quality, both natural and artificial light, affects human behaviour, comfort and health. Factors of sustainable development; environmental, social and economic aspects are at focus. Graduates have unique competence in light planning and work in lighting design, architectural studios or as consultants.


Golden West College
Certificate of Achievement, Scenic, Lighting, and Projection Design Technician
- Huntington Beach, USA
Advanced Certificate
Full time
1 semester
On-Campus
English
The purpose of the Scenic, Lighting, and Projection Design Technician Certificate is to provide students with a course of study leading to certification and employment, and prepare the students for occupational competency as Scenic, Lighting, and Projection Design Technicians in educational, community, and professional theater venues, theme parks, television and motion picture studios, and special events.


University College London (UCL)
Light and Lighting MSc
- London, United Kingdom
MSc
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Light and Lighting MSc is designed for those interested in exploring the science and practice of lighting design. The program covers a wide range of topics, including the technical principles behind lighting systems, the ways lighting affects hum…


Marionannischolé
Three-Year Course in Lighting Design: Beyond Lighting Design
- Bologna, Italy
Diploma
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
Italian, English
A comprehensive program dedicated to shaping the Scrittoredellaluce, a new universal practitioner of light. Through lectures, studio sessions, hands-on workshops, independent study, and visits to iconic sites, students learn to recognize light as the only medium capable of engaging with all disciplines and art forms.


University of Colorado Boulder
Lighting Design - Certificate
- Boulder, USA
Certificate
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Lighting Design Certificate program is designed for students who want to develop skills in creating effective lighting solutions. It covers key areas such as lighting principles, energy efficiency...


The Design Ecademy - Online Design Courses
Lighting Design - Accredited Certificate Course (Online)
Course
Full time, Part time
8 months
Distance Learning
English
Accredited Lighting Design course - CERTIFIED Lighting Designers can earn big in the lighting design industry. Online courses, no experience or qualifications required


University of Cincinnati
Theater Design and Production BFA Lighting Design
- Cincinnati, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The program in Theater Design and Production with a focus on Lighting Design is designed to prepare students for careers in theatrical lighting. It combines hands-on learning with a strong foundation ...


West Virginia University
Master's in Lighting Design and Technology
- Morgantown, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master's in Lighting Design and Technology program offers a comprehensive curriculum focused on developing advanced skills in lighting design, technology, and aesthetics. Students engage in both t...


University of Washington
Drama - Design Lighting, MFA
- Seattle, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The MFA program in Drama with a focus on Design Lighting prepares students to become skilled lighting designers for theater, dance, opera, and other performance arts. The program offers a combination ...


University of Oklahoma
Bachelor's in Theatre: Lighting Design
- Norman, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor's in Theatre with a focus on Lighting Design prepares students to work behind the scenes, creating the visual atmosphere for live performances. Students learn how to develop lighting conc...
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Lighting Design combines creativity with technical skills to enhance spaces and create mood through illumination. This discipline allows you to explore how light influences architecture, environments, and human experience.
Through coursework in design theory, color theory, and lighting technology, you'll learn to develop comprehensive lighting plans that balance aesthetics and functionality. You'll gain practical experience with tools such as computer-aided design for visualizing lighting effects and modeling software for simulating illumination in various scenarios. The environment fosters creativity as students engage with real-world projects, strengthening problem-solving skills.
Many professionals in this field pursue careers as lighting designers for theaters, architectural firms, or event production companies. Graduates often find their skills are highly applicable in various sectors, enhancing their career flexibility. As students deepen their understanding of light, they build confidence and expertise in delivering effective lighting solutions that enhance artistic and functional goals.