This course empowers built environment professionals with the skills and awareness needed to design consciously with light.
An industry-level course for design professionals shaping space through light, it offers a hands-on understanding of how lighting shapes human experience, supports well-being, and enhances architectural expression. Learners will explore lighting design from both technical and creative perspectives—bridging science, aesthetics, and function to elevate the quality of interior and exterior environments.
Skillnet Subsidised Fee: €695*
Full Programme Fee: €1,200
*This course is subsidised by Skillnet Ireland, which co-funds programmes where there is a clear industry need for skills development. Subsidised places are limited, with additional places available at the full programme fee.
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Course Duration & Format
September to November 2025
Hybrid Format
Who This Course is For
Designed for professionals who interact with lighting in their work but lack formal training, including:
No technical background is required—just a curiosity for light and a desire to design with greater depth and intention.
| Experiential Learning Environment | Central to this course is hands-on, experiential learning. Hosted in our purpose-built Experiential Learning Studio in Kilkenny, participants will work with real fittings in a fully equipped darkroom, interactive lighting education zones, and a professional auditorium. This space is designed to bring lighting concepts to life because light is something you have to experience to truly understand. |
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| About the Lecturer – Willie Duggan | Willie Duggan has over two decades of experience in lighting design, building services engineering, and lighting education. After completing a BScEng in 2001 and earning engineering chartership in 2007, he specialised in lighting design at GIA Equation in the UK and completed an MSc in Light & Lighting at University College London. He has worked on major international projects, including the Okhta Tower in St. Petersburg and King’s Cross WCC in London. |
| Content Summary | Fundamentals: Brightness, colour, spectrum, glare, beam angle, and control |
