Lighting Design

Organisation:: WINGS - FERNSTUDIUM
Typ:: Part-time
Certificate:: MA
Duration:: 4 Semester/s

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Programme

The distance learning programme "Lighting Design - Architectural Lighting and Design Management" is offered by the Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design.

The distance learning course Lighting Design offers students a wide field of activities like in lighting design offices, in the lighting industry or architectural offices. They are trained in understanding the physical, psychological and artistic aspects of lighting as well as the interactions of architecture and lighting. The courses comprise schematic and detailed design for many types of indoor and outdoor surroundings. Through management courses students will understand office organizations, strategic management and learn about marketing and business-plans.

Prof. Dr. Thomas Römhild
Director of studies

Target audience

Our graduates will be able to develop successful concepts of architectural lighting design integrating the aspects of economic market forces and including project-management strategies. They will be able to deliver advanced integrated design results to enhance their market standing. At the same time they will be prepared to take over responsibility as project manager and head of design teams not only in the field of the design process but also covering the economic aspects of professional practice.

After successfully completing the study programme students will acquire the international accredited degree Master of Arts (M.A.).

Emphases/Curriculum

Semester 1

Design Criteria
Daylighting
Artificial Lighting
Design Project I: Conceptual Lighting Design

Semester 2

Lighting Applications and Sustainability
Strategic Management
Design Project II: Selected Lighting Design Principles
Workshop: Branding and Marketing

Semester 3

Design and Economics
Project Management
Design Project III: Selected Lighting Design Principles
Workshop: Branding and Marketing

Semester 4

Thesis Seminar
Master's Thesis and Colloquium

Practical relevance

The international Master programme comprises of focused lectures in Wismar, Berlin and Bangkok. The lectures are in English, ensuring that the programme remains open to all who are interested from around the world. The course incorporates valuable lessons learned from the Wismar-based programme which has developed into a highly sought after course of study with an established faculty.

The content of the curriculum was devised from the training concept put forth by the European Lighting Designers Association, ELDA (now PLDA).

As additional benefit you will meet professors, lecturers and students from all over the world with diverse cultural background. You will be able to gain friends in foreign countries and develop valuable international ties to different markets of the world that can form the foundation of your future international professional network.

Admission/Entrance requirements
Part-time:
Number of participants max.:	25
Number of applicants:	n.a.

Total fees approx.:	EUR 19,000

Expenses: The tuition fee of EUR 4,750 per semester includes: Teaching and examination costs, Costs of the Master Thesis Class materials Practical workshops Event catering and two days excursion, as well as accommodation expenses at our international headquarters in Wismar, Berlin and Bangkok. Admission requirement: Application for the Master's programme Lighting Design requires the completion of at least 6 semester duration bachelor's degree or similar (e.g. Dipl.-Ing.) in the fields of architecture, interior design, design or electrical engineering, as well as knowledge of the English language.

Languages
Language(s) of instruction:	English
Going abroad:	nicht möglich

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Organisation

WINGS - Wismar International Graduation Services - a subsidiary company of Wismar University - University of Applied Sciences (Germany) that offers distance learning programmes and certifies further education for working professionals. The study programmes are offered in the fields of economy, technology and design through which you can gain a higher education degree such as a Bachelor, Diploma (FH) or Master.
The distance learning centre at Wismar University was found in 1952. WINGS was based on this and was set up in April 2004. The primary tasks of WINGS are develop, organise and market the distance learning and further educational programmes under the academic expertise of Wismar University. With more than 3,100 students, WINGS has become one of the leading distance learning providers in Germany.

Wismar University is an advanced and innovative education and research institution having over 100-years of academic excellence. It is an International University that is practice and business oriented with over 7,000 students both on-campus and through distance learning.