Specialist Diploma in Lighting Design

SPECIALIST DIPLOMA IN LIGHTING DESIGN (PDD)

Duration 1 year (Part-time)

Frequency 10am - 5pm on every Friday

Certificate Part-time Diploma & Post-Diploma

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!

UNIQUE SPECIALIST DIPLOMA COURSE
This is the only Specialist Diploma in this discipline in Singapore.

LEARN FROM RELIABLE INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Be taught by designers and industry practitioners with core expertise and currency in design experience in the area of lighting.

DISCOVER MORE WITH OUR LIGHTING SIMULATION LAB
Explore and experiment different types of light effects in a unique lighting simulation lab.

Entry Requirements

At least a Polytechnic diploma in relevant spatial design discipline is preferred.

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Who Should Attend

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.

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 max. 2 year period. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of each PDC.

	Subject Code	Subject
	DCE011A	Light, Materiality and Space This subject examines the science of light with a focus on its functional roles, techniques, fittings and technology, in conjunction with space and materiality. It includes the learning of codes and standards, energy management, calculations, and lighting design communication methods. This subject will engage learners in studio work, seminars and visits to project sites.
	DCE012A	Lighting for Environment This subject involves the study of lighting design concepts for optimal consumption in their various functional roles for environments such as work, leisure, healthcare, safety and entertainment. These concepts are experimented with and applied through the use of mock-ups and light simulation in a studio practice-based environment. This subject will engage learners in studio work, seminars and visits to project sites.

	Subject Code	Subject
	DCE013A	Lighting Psychology This subject focuses on the psychological and physiological effects of light. Included in this subject is the study of the role of lighting design in the areas of wellbeing, rehabilitation, productivity, way finding and branding. This subject will engage learners in studio work, seminars and visits to project sites.
	DCE014A	Lighting for Human Behaviour This subject will engage learners in a studio practice-based environment to apply lighting design psychology to obtain optimal user response and human behaviour according to a given brief based on a specific live project of the student’s choice. This may encompass a variety of lighting design for environments in hospitality and retail, corporate, exhibition, and care centres. This subject will engage learners in studio work, seminars and visits to project sites.

Modes of Assessment

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

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.

Course Schedule/Apply

Intake Info	Application Period	Course Duration
Not available for April 2023 intake	NA	1 year	Register Interest

Course Fees

Course Fee per Post-Diploma Certificate

Fee Type	Total Fees w GST
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents	S$291.72
Singapore Citizens aged 40 & above	S$282.48
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	S$423.72
Singapore Permanent Residents	S$1,129.92
Others & Repeat Students	S$2,824.80

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Course fees payable is based on per PDC.

Course fees will be reviewed by MOE on an annual basis and adjusted accordingly.

MOE subsidy will not be applicable for students who repeat a module or semester.

With effect from 1 Jul 2020, the Workforce Training Scheme (WTS) will be replaced by Work Support Scheme (WSS), for more information, please visit:

https://www.wsg.gov.sg/programmes-and-initiatives/workfare-skills-support-scheme-individuals.html

Course Contact

tsa_acadcet@tp.edu.sg
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.
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Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing Block 1A,
Level 3, Unit 81
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.

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