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New York School of Interior Design

Master of Professional Studies in Interior Lighting Design
170 East 70 Street
New York, NY 10021 USA
212-472-1500 x205
212-472-1867
admissions@nysid.edu

Department:

Master of Professional Studies in Interior Lighting Design

Website:

www.nysid.edu

Degree:

Master of Professional Studies in Interior Lighting Design

Program Overview:

The MPS in Interior Lighting Design focuses on natural and artificial illumination for the interior environment. It offers a range of skills and techniques, both conceptual and practical; history and theory of lighting design; sustainability principles; integrated system design; as well as financial analysis, code compliance and project maintenance. The program includes lighting design studios that integrate acquired knowledge and research, while exploring residential, commercial, and institutional environments, and prepares graduates to achieve NCQLP (National Council on Qualifications for Lighting Professions) Certification. The 30-credit degree is completed in one-year and is structured to accommodate working professionals. The program is housed in NYSID's new high-tech Graduate Center at 401 Park Avenue South.

Contact/Faculty:

Charles Cameron, MIES, Assoc. IALD;
212-472-1500 x205

Tuition:

$26,520

Number of Graduates per Year:

8 to 12

Curriculum:

Summer One
  • History and Theory of Interior Illumination
  • The Science of Light
  • Programming for Light
Semester One
  • Presentation Techniques for Lighting Designers
  • Daylighting
  • Lighting Historic Interiors
  • Light Source Selection and Evaluation
  • Lighting Workshop I
Semester Two
  • Luminaire Design
  • Green Lighting, Energy, and Controls
  • Illuminating Art
  • Lighting Workshop II
  • The Business of Light
IALD Education Trust