Walk onto a well-lit studio set and the lighting rarely draws attention to itself — which is exactly the point. Getting there takes real engineering: understanding how light behaves, how it should be distributed across a space, and which equipment and patterns fit a given size, shape, and purpose. This Arab British Fellowship Training Academy training course builds that engineering mindset, from the physics of light measurement to the creative judgment lighting specialists apply on set.

Because lighting today spans far more than studio photography — reaching architecture, live broadcast, and even how spaces affect mood and wellbeing — the course also covers smart and sustainable lighting technologies, giving participants a toolkit that works across both technical and creative lighting challenges.

Who Should Attend?

• Owners and managers of photography studios and TV channels.
• Directors of television programs and broadcasts.
• Lighting technicians working within studios and photography sets.
• Engineering students, academics, and graduates specializing in lighting.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Distinguish between lighting types and select the right equipment for a given space.
• Apply lighting distribution principles and measurement units correctly.
• Design indoor and outdoor lighting layouts that balance function and atmosphere.
• Use digital design software to visualize and plan lighting projects.
• Apply sustainable and smart lighting technologies in modern lighting design.

• Module 1: The Fundamentals of Light and How We Measure It

  • Natural versus artificial lighting and what "light quality" means in practice.
  • Measurement units, lumens and lux, and how to measure light levels.
  • Tools used for measuring and assessing lighting on site.

• Module 2: Lighting Types and the Equipment Behind Them

  • General, task, and decorative lighting and where each applies.
  • Lighting fixtures and equipment, and how to choose the right tools for a project.
  • Basics of fixture installation.

• Module 3: Distribution Principles and Patterns

  • How to distribute light effectively across a space.
  • Even versus directed lighting patterns and when to use each.
  • How lighting affects color perception and shadow.

• Module 4: Designing Indoor Lighting

  • Principles of lighting design for indoor spaces.
  • Balancing natural and artificial light sources.
  • Improving lighting in small or constrained spaces.

• Module 5: Designing Outdoor Lighting

  • Principles of lighting design for outdoor spaces.
  • Creating atmosphere while addressing security needs.
  • Attracting attention through outdoor lighting choices.

• Module 6: Artistic and Studio Lighting

  • Lighting styles used in theatre, cinema, and studio production.
  • Using light to direct attention and add depth to a scene.
  • Dynamic lighting effects and their creative applications.

• Module 7: Digital Tools for Lighting Design

  • An introduction to digital lighting design tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Dialux).
  • Visualizing lighting designs before installation.
  • Applying these tools to theoretical and real projects.

• Module 8: Smart and Sustainable Lighting

  • Concepts and benefits of sustainable lighting and renewable energy sources.
  • Energy-saving techniques within lighting systems.
  • How smart lighting systems work and their modern technologies.

• Module 9: Lighting's Impact on People and Innovation

  • How lighting affects mood, mental health, and quality of life.
  • Therapeutic lighting design strategies.
  • Current innovations and the direction of research in the lighting field.