Introduction to Photometry

This course provides a clear introduction to the fundamentals of lighting, from how it is perceived by the human eye to how it’s measured and applied in lighting design. It explores the relationship between human vision and light, introduces key photometric principles, and explains how lighting data is generated and used in practice.

The programme also develops an understanding of hour lighting design is supported by software tools, alongside the importance of accuracy, reliability, and professional judgment when interpreting results.

Delivery Method

Self-paced, online.

Who is this course for?

This course provides a clear introduction to the fundamentals of lighting, from how it is perceived by the human eye to how it’s measured and applied in lighting design. It explores the relationship between human vision and light, introduces key photometric principles, and explains how lighting data is generated and used in practice.

The programme also develops an understanding of hour lighting design is supported by software tools, alongside the importance of accuracy, reliability, and professional judgment when interpreting results.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will:

• Describe how light influences human vision, behaviour, and perception
• Explain how light is measured and interpreted using photometric principles
• Identify how photometric data is used within the lighting design process
• Recognise the importance and understand the relationship between data, tools, and human input

Next Steps

After this course, you can progress to one of our other Core Introduction courses, or move to the next level within the Profession Map.