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Architectural Lighting Design and Health – (M.Sc.)
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
School of Architecture and the Built Environment| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 27,336 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Stockholm / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The understanding of the importance of good lighting design in urban areas, buildings and interiors is increasing. Light is fundamental for architecture and essential for human well-being. Lighting quality affects human behaviour, comfort, health, efficiency, safety and security.
The two year Architectural Lighting Design and Performance Master´s programme is based on a new approach to light and lighting which is a combination of visual, physical and biologically based knowledge and experience, applied to design, technology and health.
Theoretical knowledge will be combined with practical application in laboratory experiments, project work and case studies. The international nature of the programme will offer in-depth discussions and an understanding of culturally based views and values towards practice and research on lighting design. The programme will include fundamental issues such as energy, sustainability, lighting affects on humans, design, development and new technologies.
The aim of the programme is to provide the student with the knowledge and understanding to carry out work required to design lighting for interior and exterior architectural projects, including both electrical and daylight solutions, in such a way that the design can be implemented, become an integral part of the project and establish an efficient, enjoyable, healthy, sustainable and safe environment for the people who live, work and relax in it.
The courses in the first year of the programme form a solid foundation for the wider and deeper approaches to the topic of Architectural Lighting Design in the second year.
Career Prospects
There is no question that lighting design as an independent profession has grown rapidly on an international scale in recent years. In Sweden this tendency is the same, and the number of independent lighting design offices has increased from just a handful 20 years ago, to around 30 today.
Research on the topic of architectural lighting design is also expanding, as this growing field contains many issues as yet unapproached and unsolved.
The two year Architectural Lighting Design programme intends to enable students to develop their careers within this specific field of knowledge, either in professional design practice or in specialised research.
Contents
Programme outline
Year One
Light and Humans
The aim is the study of the relationship between light and humans, through physical space. Knowledge related to design processes, light quality, cultural and human aspects, light sources and materials should lead to the ability to develop a solution for a light related task.
Light and Space - Outdoor
The relationship between light and outdoor environments - especially in an urban context, with its physical and cultural characteristics - is addressed through the expansion of lighting knowledge and specialist vocabulary. A design task concludes in full-scale installations, to build awareness of issues such as energy and urban identity.
Light and Science
Basic theoretical knowledge about light and its relationship with space, will be taught and discussed in lectures, experiments and study visits. The ability to analyse lighting conditions through the understanding of the visual and physical concepts of light will be developed in a case study, presented as academic paper.
Light and Space - Indoor
The importance of dealing with daylight as well as artificial lighting in indoor spaces is addressed through activities related to sources and technology, space theory, visual ergonomics and performance. Design processes, planning and presentation techniques will be developed through tasks and activities.
Luminaire Design
The aim is to provide knowledge related to design and production of light fittings. Lectures, tasks and the development of a prototype will deal with manufacturing processes, materials and environmental aspects, as well as luminaire design history in relation to technological and socio-cultural aspects.
Year Two
Daylight and Architecture
Deeper understanding of daylight, and its relevance for lighting design, is gained through studies related to design methods and tools, the application of daylight in built environments, and the issues of health and climate.
Depth in Lighting Design
Potential issues for research development related to the effect of light on human beings, as well as fundamental tools for the independent lighting design professional practice will be studied, discussed and taught, to build expertise knowledge in these areas.
Theory of Science
The understanding of theoretical basis for the conduction of research on the field of light and architectural lighting design will be developed through lectures and activities related to scientific theory and methodology.
Degree project
The Degree project may either be a fully theoretical work or may combine practical application with theoretical research. It is to be on a topic defined by the student, and accepted by the school, within the field of architectural lighting design. The tutor responsible for following the process of researching and writing the thesis and supporting the student, may be either internal or external, and will be proposed by the student and approved by the thesis supervisor.
Course Overview
Year 1
Semester 1
Light and Humans 9 ECTS
* Daylight and Artificial Lighting
* Human Perception
* Design Basics
* Lighting Machine
Light and Space - Outdoor 12 ECTS
* Design Methodology 1
* Technology 1
* Sustainability and Ecology
* Urban Space Theory
* Urban Lighting Design
Light and Science 9 ECTS
* Visual and Physical Approach
* Laboratory Experiments
* Visual Ergonomics
* Case study
Semester 2
Light and Space - Indoor 15 ECTS
* Daylight Basics
* Design Methodology 2
* Technology 2
* Room Space Theory
* Indoor Lighting Design
Luminaire Design 15 ECTS
* Design Methodology 3
* Design and Society
* Technology 3
* Product Design
* Luminaire Design
Year 2
Semester 3
Daylight and Architecture 12 ECTS
* Design Methodology 4
* Daylight and Humans
* Daylight in the Built Environment
* Energy and Climate
* Daylight Design
Depth in Lighting Design 12 ECTS
* Lighting affects on Humans
* Design Development
* Technology
Theory of Science 6 ECTS
* Theory of Science
* Research Methodology
Semester 4
Degree Project 30 ECTS
* Academic Process
* Degree project
Degree project
The two year programme will be concluded with a 30 ECTS credits Degree project (20 weeks full-time). Previous years´ theses have approached a wide variety of topics within the architectural lighting design field. Papers on light and health, light and time, urban lighting, perception and information, as well as practical projects with theoretical frameworks in rural lighting and interactive lighting design are just a few examples of former students´ work.
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Requirements
General admission requirements
The general requirements are the same for all applicants to advanced level studies in Sweden.
1. Previous studies
A completed Bachelor's degree.
A completed Bachelor's degree, corresponding to a Swedish Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS), or equivalent academic qualifications from an internationally recognised university.
2. Language requirements
Applicants must provide proof of their English language proficiency which is most commonly established through an internationally recognised test.
TOEFL
* Paper-based test: total result of 575 (written test, grade 4.5)
* Internet-based test: total result of 90 (written test, grade 20)
English test results from TOEFL should be sent directly from the ETS test centre to University Studies in Sweden (code 9520).
IELTS
* A minimum overall mark of 6.5, with no section lower than 5.5 (only Academic Training accepted)
University of Cambridge/ University of Oxford Certificates
* Certificate of Advanced English
* Certificate of Proficiency
* Diploma of English Studies
GCE O-level
Minimum grade C.
Upper secondary education:
In some cases English proficiency can be fulfilled from upper secondary education, for example a German Abitur with English as first foreign language "Grundstufe" (ausreichend at least 5/15) or "Leistungsfach" or French students who have taken English as LV 1 in Série L (littéraire) Langue Vivante or Sèrie ES, Langue Vivante.
In most cases the requirement of English proficiency is fulfilled if you have studied English for eight years up to upper secondary education. Proof thereof must be enclosed in your application.
English proficiency tests are waived for the following:
* Applicants with a Bachelor's degree from a university where English is the only language of instruction, in accordance with recommendations in the latest edition of the International Handbook of Universities.
* Applicants with a Bachelor's degree from an internationally recognised university, where all courses of the study programme were taught in English.
* Applicants with a 4 year Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Medicine, Pharmacy or Computer Science from India or Pakistan.
* Applicants with a Bachelor's degree (a Swedish Kandidatexamen or equivalent academic qualifications) with English as the major subject.
* Applicants who have 30 HE credits from a Nordic country and the language of instruction of the course/programme/university is English (proof thereof must be enclosed).
Specific admission requirements
A Bachelor´s degree (or equivalent) in Architecture, Design or Engineering of at least, including at least 50 ECTS credits in Architecture and Design subjects.
The specific requirements may be assessed as not fulfilled if:
1. the degree awarding institution is not considered to meet acceptable quality standards by the authorities of the country in which the institution is located
2. the degree does not qualify for admission to equivalent Master level in the country where the degree is awarded
Selection process
The selection process for Architectural Lighting Design and Health is based on a total evaluation of the following selection criteria: university, GPA, course work related to the programme, motivation letter, work experience and references.
Required documents
All applications must be supported by documentation including Transcripts of Records, Degree certificate/Diploma, proof of English proficiency etc.
In addition, the following set of documents is required for the Master's programme in Architectural Lighting Design and Health:
* Curriculum Vitae
* Letter of Motivation
* Certificate showing relevant work experience, if applicable
* 2 letters of recommendation
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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