Looking for a lighting design course in Mumbai? IIED trains stage and event lighting designers from first principles to professional show programming. Whether you want a full two-year master’s or a focused one-month console course, every programme is hands-on, taught by working lighting professionals, and built around the consoles and software the industry actually uses.
Our Lighting Design Courses
MA in Lighting Design
Our flagship two-year, full-time master’s in entertainment lighting design for stage, events, concerts, theatre, film and television. It covers the science of light, power and rigging safety, fixtures, DMX networks, CAD and Capture pre-visualisation, grandMA3 and Avolites programming, lasers, pixel mapping and effects — ending in a live public showcase.
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
- Eligibility: graduate in any discipline
- Fees: ₹3,00,000 per year
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GrandMA3 Mastery Program
A focused one-month course on the industry-leading grandMA3 lighting console, with 74 hours of live training and supervised practice covering patching, cues, effects and live show programming.
- Duration: 1 month (74 hours)
- Best for: lighting technicians, operators and designers who want to master grandMA3
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Which Lighting Design Course Is Right for You?
| Course | Duration | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| MA in Lighting Design | 2 years | Graduates who want a complete career in lighting design |
| GrandMA3 Mastery Program | 1 month | Working technicians and designers adding console skills |
What You’ll Learn
- The science of light, colour and the human eye
- Electrical power, load calculation and rigging safety
- Every major fixture family, from PARs and profiles to moving heads and LED pixel fixtures
- DMX, Art-Net and sACN control networks
- Light plots in CAD and Vectorworks, and 3D pre-visualisation in Capture
- Console programming on grandMA3 and Avolites Titan, from first cue to timecoded show control
Careers in Lighting Design
Trained lighting designers work across India’s wedding, corporate, concert, theatre and broadcast industries. Common roles include:
- Lighting Designer
- Lighting Programmer / Console Operator
- Light Director for live shows and tours
- Pre-visualisation Specialist
- Lighting Crew Chief
Read more: Lighting Design Career Path in India.
Why Study Lighting Design at IIED?
- Hands-on training on real fixtures, truss, power and consoles
- Industry faculty who design and programme live shows
- Industry-standard tools: grandMA3, Avolites Titan, Capture and Vectorworks Spotlight
- Real exposure through internships and live projects
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best lighting design course in Mumbai?
It depends on your goal. If you want a complete career in lighting design, the two-year MA in Lighting Design takes you from the science of light to designing and programming full shows. If you already work in lighting and want to master a console, the one-month GrandMA3 Mastery Program is the faster route.
Can I learn lighting design without a technical background?
Yes. The MA in Lighting Design is open to graduates from any discipline and starts from first principles — light, colour, electricity and safety — before moving into fixtures, control and programming.
How long does a lighting design course take?
The MA in Lighting Design takes two years (four semesters). The GrandMA3 Mastery Program takes one month, with 74 hours of live training and supervised practice.
Which lighting consoles and software will I learn?
grandMA3 and Avolites Titan consoles, Capture for 3D pre-visualisation, Vectorworks Spotlight and AutoCAD for light plots, and MaDRIX for pixel mapping, depending on the course.
What jobs can I get after a lighting design course?
Lighting designer, lighting programmer, console operator, light director, pre-visualisation specialist and lighting crew chief, across weddings, corporate events, concerts, theatre, film and television.
Ready to start your career in lighting design? Book a free visit to IIED’s Mumbai campus and sit in on a real class. Call 9892966334 or send us an enquiry.