There
is a growing interest in, and understanding of, the meaning of light in
a populated environment. Lighting design as a trade and a profession
has come to mean more and more throughout the world: most architectural
and constructional projects today also include lighting design.
Lighting design is creative at its core and involves working with, and
within, the entire planning process, in interiors as well as on
exteriors. There are growing possibilities for work with lighting
consultants, construction consultants, architects, the lighting
industry, the trading industry and in other design areas. In order to
meet the need for lighting designers with practical know-how we now
offer you to partake in Sweden's only advanced vocational education in
lighting design.
What is an Advanced Vocational Education and Training (AVET)? The
AVET is a post-secondary education that started as a pilot project in
1996. In 2002 it became part of the Swedish educational system. The
AVET is based on close cooperation between employers and educators, and
is meant to directly and viably meet the labour market's needs.
Employers are deeply involved in shaping the educational process as
well as in practical teaching on the work site for the Lärande i
arbetet ("Learning at work"), or LIA, part of the training. Read more
about AVET at www.ky.se (Swedish) www.ky.se or by clicking here (English, .pdf document).
How long is the education?
The lighting design education is two years long (80 KY-points).
What does the education consist of? Studies
will focus on lighting, lighting theory and interior- and exterior
lighting design, but they will also consist of electrical theory,
graphic design, audio technique, and promotion/marketing. This is mixed
with practical lighting in various areas. The entire educational
process is based on creative and artistic thinking.
The moments are sorted into the following categories:
- Lights and People
- Perceptions, lights and space
- Techniques
- Learning at work (LIA 1)
- Design and visualization
- Complex lighting design projects
- Marketing and promotion
- Learning at work, including examination projects (LIA2)
Learning at work
About a third of the entire education will go into two periods of Learning at work, "LIA". During these periods you will work with assignments at various companies and, at the same time, learn more about the lighting business in general.
Examination When your studies are complete, including two periods of LIA, and once your examination project has been approved, you will be given an advanced vocational education degree for lighting design.
Who's responsible for the lighting desing education? The responsible party for the lighting design education is Sverigefinska folkhögskolan (Svefi).
When and where will the education start? The education starts on August 25, 2008, at Sverigefinska folkhögskolan in Haparanda.
Application Application form (Word document): click here. Application form (PDF-document): click here.
You can also order an application form by calling +46 (0)922 688 00.
Your application must be in the mail before June 1, 2008. Mail it to:
Svefi Box 154 953 24 Haparanda Sweden
You need to include the following along with your application:
Viability and selection
1. Proof that you've completed a secondary education (or a non-Swedish equivalent thereof).
2. A copy of your academic grades.
3. A list of your earlier educations (post-secondary only).
4. A list your earlier work experience, if any.
5. A personal letter. Tell us about yourself and why you want to study lighting design.
A number of applicants will be contacted for an interview, whereupon the accepted applicants will be notified.
Does this education make me viable for student loans? It does. Read more about it here (Swedish) or here (English).
