a knowledge that crosses disciplines and languages

philosophy and guiding light

• design as self-construction
• light between physics and metaphysics
• revelation and discovery: the truth hidden in shadow

art, history and spectacle

• history of art, architecture and design
• the role of light in cinema, theater, television and music

graphic art and photography

• from the history of photography to the digital age
• techniques, tools and visual languages

physics of light

• quantum and corpuscular light
• reflection, optics and lighting design calculation
• ethics and impact of light

mechanics and materials

• processing, assembly and construction systems
• gears, tensile structures and mechanical calculations

laboratory and experimentation

• modeling, electronics and electrical engineering
• adjustment and applied techniques

metalight in the world

• lighting applications in cities, art, museums and public spaces
• designing light for homes, offices and places of worship

light direction

• scenography, costumes and lighting for entertainment

design and innovation

• architecture, design and light writing
• artificial intelligence and virtual reality applied to light

graphic representations

• from the constructive to the digital model

writing light: the final project

• listening, presentation and communication of the project
• intellectual property and patents
• final thesis of the scrittoredellaluce

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each concept is experienced through model making, electronics, advanced software, and site visits.

the course concludes with the development of an individual thesis project. a work that represents the synthesis of acquired knowledge, the ability to observe and transform light into thought, space, and vision.

to access the aptitude interview and the admission test, a bachelor's degree is required. a b1 level of english proficiency is also required. the following will be evaluated:

• aptitude for research and experimentation, demonstrated through a portfolio or a motivational letter
• observation and analysis skills, fundamental for the study of light as a design element
• interdisciplinary sensitivity, with an interest in the connections between art, science, philosophy, and technology

candidates must hold one of the following qualifications:

• bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, design, visual arts, engineering, scenography, or related disciplines.
• academic diploma of I or II level issued by academies of fine arts or equivalent institutions.
• equivalent qualification obtained abroad, recognized as suitable according to current legislation.

admission takes place through a selective interview and an aptitude test, which will include:

• aptitude interview
• oral and written general culture test, with particular reference to art history, architectural history, and design history.
• freehand drawing test.
• portfolio evaluation (if available).