Interior Lighting Design Course Online (Self-Paced)

This course provides a foundational understanding of lighting design principles and the technical standards governing residential and commercial lighting systems. Students will explore core concepts of lighting theory while gaining practical skills to design solutions that are both functional and visually appealing. Through hands-on projects, learners will develop the ability to integrate aesthetic considerations with regulatory requirements, preparing them to create effective lighting designs for diverse environments.

From understanding how light shapes human experience to selecting luminaires and developing lighting plans, students will build a well-rounded skill set rooted in both theory and application. The course culminates in a final lighting design project that challenges students to bring together everything they've learned into a cohesive, professional deliverable.

By completing this course, you will have developed expertise in:

• Apply foundational lighting techniques to a range of residential and commercial design scenarios

• Identify and evaluate the technical considerations that inform practical lighting decisions

• Recognize the relationship between lighting choices, user experience, and the surrounding environment

• Articulate how lighting functions as a key component of an overall design aesthetic

• Integrate lighting solutions into broader design projects for both functional and visual impact

• Communicate effectively with clients, architects, and installers about lighting decisions and design intent

• Develop lighting plans that balance daylighting strategies, electric light sources, and control systems

• Produce a comprehensive lighting design project that reflects professional standards and industry conventions

Course Curriculum

Lesson 1: Introduction to Interior Lighting Design

• Course Introduction (14m 30s)

• Light Distribution (6m 57s)

• Final Project Preview (57s)

• Case Study Research (4m 6s)

Lesson 2: Understanding Light

• Lighting Fundamentals (9m 23s)

• Light and Wellness (14m 50s)

• Layering Light (6m 10s)

Lesson 3: Light and the Human Experience

• Light and Vision (13m 52s)

• Light and Darkness (9m 43s)

• Choreography Project (6m 44s)

Lesson 4: Designing with Light

• Shaping Light (12m 43s)

• Choosing Luminaires (15m 20s)

Lesson 5: Lighting in Practice

• Lighting Practice (10m 51s)

• Light Sources (14m 27s)

• Lighting Plans (10m 38s)

Lesson 6: Daylighting and Lighting Controls

• Daylighting Strategies (15m)

• Lighting Controls (10m 21s)

• Final Lighting Project (8m 18s)

Lesson 7: Quantifying Light

• Lighting Calculations (13m 6s)

• Course Integration (10m 35s)