BSc (Hons) Lighting Design and Technology
100% OF OUR BSC (HONS) LIGHTING DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS WERE SATISFIED WITH THEIR COURSENATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY 2018
Accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology, this Lighting Design degree will give you the skills to bring light into spaces and performances, using a combination of art and science.
You'll study lighting design and its technical application in a wide range of disciplines, including theatrical, concert, TV, corporate and architecture. As well as technological skills, you'll gain an insight into business practices to prepare you for freelance work or consultancy.
Industry professionals were consulted in the development of our lighting course. You'll have access to a range of cutting edge technologies, learning how to programme lighting consoles, control platforms and media servers. You can also get creative, producing video content and working as a lighting designer or programmer on a range of performances and events.
You'll gain more hands-on experience through real-life projects, and by developing a lighting product with support from an industrial partner. We also offer a HNC / HND with our partner the LIA.
What you will study
As part of your Lighting Design course, you'll get plenty of practical experience - The Cube is a dedicated space on campus where you can practise and realise your creative ideas and designs. Media servers and console programming also form an extensive part of our lighting design course.
As part of the lighting course, you can also become qualified to the IET's 17th Edition Wiring Regulations (additional costs apply), which means that what you learn meets industry requirements.
Year One: Lighting Design Degree
- Independent Study for Engineers - 10 credits (optional)
- Electrical Principles and Design - 20 credits
- Introduction to Lighting Design and Technology - 20 credits
- Video and Sound Technology - 20 credits
- Business and Event Safety - 20 credits
- Concept Design and Professional Development - 20 credits
- Electronics 1 - 20 credits
Year Two: Lighting Design Degree
- Independent Study for Engineers - 10 credits (optional)
- Flying and Rigging Design - 20 credits
- Entertainment Lighting Design - 20 credits
- Architectural Lighting Design - 20 credits
- Power Systems Verification - 20 credits
- Lighting Control and Network Technology - 20 credits
- Optical Technology - 20 credits
Year Three: Lighting Design Degree
- Group Project - 40 credits
- Independent Study for Engineers - 10 credits (optional)
- Independent Study - 20 credits
- Lighting Practice - 20 credits
- Lighting Design and Technology - 20 credits
- Professional Preparation - 20 credits
- Supervised Work Experience (SWE) - 120 credits
Careers
The UK is a world leader in lighting, so now is a prime opportunity to become a part of this exciting industry. The lighting industry continues to expand and demand for qualified staff remains. This Lighting Design and Technology course has an excellent employment track record and will prepare you for a career as Event or Touring Lighting Crew; Lighting Programmer; Production Electrician; Project Manager; Suitable grounding for master’s level or PGCE study; Theatre; Touring Crew, aspiring to Crew Chief or Chief Electrician. Assistant or Associate Lighting Designer; Lighting Designer; Suitable grounding for master’s level or PGCE study; Theatre; Theatre, Event or Concert Lighting Specialist; Touring Crew; Touring Crew, aspiring to Crew Chief or Chief Electrician.
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