Master of Architectural Science - Illumination Design, Audio and Acoustics
Camperdown, Australia
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jul 2024
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
AUD 43,500 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
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 audio and acoustics.
Why study with us?
Educational excellence
The Sydney School of Architecture Design and Planning is one of the world's top 25 schools in the field of architecture/built environment*. We've attracted world-renowned teachers and researchers, so you'll be learning the latest practices from leaders in the field.
Choice and flexibility
Our uniquely flexible course structure allows you to complement your core studies with a broad range of electives from across the University.
Outstanding facilities
You will have access to our state-of-the-art computer laboratories and digital fabrication equipment, and dedicated studio spaces for students. Our building houses the only indoor environmental quality (IEQ) laboratory in the southern hemisphere, an extensive research lighting laboratory and outstanding audio and acoustics facilities, including an anechoic chamber and recording studio.
Industry opportunities
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.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
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Ideal Students
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.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
International student scholarships
For students from other countries
Whether you are an undergraduate, postgraduate coursework student, or a postgraduate researcher, we have an array of scholarships that could be right for you.
Bachelors and honours
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your time at university and offer a variety of scholarships for international undergraduate students.
Postgraduate coursework
We're eager to help you take the next step in your career and have a wide range of scholarship options to support your postgraduate study.
Postgraduate research – international
We're committed to fostering the best and brightest researchers, and have a wide range of scholarship options to support international research students.
Faculty scholarships
Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning
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Curriculum
What you’ll study
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: Audio and Acoustics
Throughout the program, you will combine aesthetic sound design, new media, sound recording and system design with acoustic engineering, computer modelling and psychology. You will build on a foundational understanding of the broader aspects of design science (including illumination, building services, sustainable design and indoor environment quality), with access to the School’s world-class facilities.
Opportunities
Your research-leading lecturers take you on on-site visits and expose you to a range of international collaborators. We leverage our extensive links with the industry to bring you internship opportunities with leading businesses and consultancies. 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.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Career pathways for graduates include employment in lighting design practices, engineering firms, lighting equipment manufacturers, architectural and design offices, lighting distributors and independent consultancies.
Your expertise in audio and acoustics could lead to vocational opportunities including audio production, sound design, audio systems design, acoustical consulting, and research and development of audio and acoustics products.