Overview

Specialists in lighting design are in high demand as the design industry looks to lighting to meet performance and sustainability goals and to create beautiful environments. Graduates of our program work at top lighting design, architectural, and interior design firms and develop career-long mentoring relationships with leaders in the field.

Highlights

The Lighting Design program of the New York School of Interior Design balances conceptual and practical techniques for successful lighting designs. The curriculum includes studio classes which cover both conceptual designs and hands-on projects, allowing students to tailor their portfolios with a blend of commercial, residential and retail projects. Design studios are supplemented by courses covering the science of light, luminaires and light sources, natural and artificial lighting.

The program is a full-time, one full year commitment

Classes are in the evenings, Monday through Thursday, with an additional 4-day intensive offered each semester

The program is offered onsite or online

Applicants must have a degree in interior design, architecture, engineering or theatrical lighting (related fields will be considered if applicant is able to demonstrate aptitude and sufficient preparation to succeed)

All applicants must submit a portfolio of recent work, including architectural and interior designs, photography, sketches, and lighting studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science of Light

Lighting Design Process

Rendering & Representation for Lighting Design

Light Source Selection and Evaluation

Lighting Design Studio

History of Lighting in New York City

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application.

You must submit a non-refundable application fee of $60 for domestic students or $100 for international students.

Applicants must submit a personal, typed statement, roughly one page in length, describing their reasons for applying to NYSID and their educational and professional goals.

All applicants must submit two letters of recommendation.

Resume.

Applicants who have graduated from a U.S. high school within the past five years must submit results from either the SAT test or the ACT test.

A bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture or a closely related field.

Proof of English Proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

46800 USD / year

≈ 46800 USD / year
Out-of-State

46800 USD / year

≈ 46800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

46800 USD / year

≈ 46800 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

New York City

Funding

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