Master of Architectural Science (Illumination Design) (High Performance Buildings)
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-02-01 | - |
2024-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
This unique program in Illumination Design and High Performance Buildings equips professionals in design and the built environment with advanced knowledge in lighting technologies, human perception, lighting design, and high-performance buildings. Through research-based learning, on-site visits, and industry collaborations, graduates are prepared for careers in lighting design, building services, sustainable design, and property management. International travel and industry internships further enhance the program's global perspective and practical experience.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This unique program will allow you to build a strong technical education in human visual perception, methods for quantifying light, lighting technologies, and sustainability with an added specialisation in the emerging field of high performance buildings. This program is tailored for design and related built-environment professionals who wish to extend their expertise in lighting, and for graduates of the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments and Bachelor of Design in Architecture.
Outline:
Primary stream: Illumination Design
Throughout this course, you will learn how architectural lighting design shapes the visual environment experienced by building occupants. By specifying light sources and control systems, determining their spatial arrangement, and considering the interaction between light and materials, you will discover how to influence the function and aesthetics of architectural spaces.
Secondary stream: High Performance Buildings
The High Performance Buildings stream integrates the various components of the built environment, namely Architectural and Building Services (design and operations), passive and active Sustainability, strategic and operational Facility Management and Property Economics (highlighting return on investment principles). You will have the opportunity to not only learn but also actively participate in research as part of your studies. You can use a wide range of electives to pursue your interests in the application of sustainable design theories and methods in architecture, planning, urban design, building services, and facilities management.
Careers:
Career pathways for graduates include employment in lighting design practices, engineering firms, lighting equipment manufacturers, architectural and design offices, lighting distributors, and independent consultancies. The secondary stream will prepare you to work in a specialised capacity in the fields of building services, architectural practice, business, sustainable design, commercial development, property management and more. Some graduates have used the degree as the foundation for a research degree in this field.
Other:
Opportunities for industry internships and international travel will further broaden your thinking as a design professional. You'll have opportunities to attend workshops run by international scholars and display your work in our Tin Sheds Gallery.
The University of Sydney
Overview:
The University of Sydney is a renowned institution of higher learning located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong research focus and diverse academic programs.
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Academic Programs:
The University of Sydney offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various fields of study, including:
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Business
- Economics
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Law
- Medicine and Health
- Music
- Science
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The University of Sydney is actively involved in research, tackling global challenges and developing new solutions. It boasts over 150 research centers and networks, making it a leading research university worldwide. The institution also publishes numerous articles and books annually, showcasing the expertise of its academics.
- A bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification.
- Completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma.