New York, NY, July 3, 2025: Studio School of Design (SSD) announces its first in-person course in Lighting Design Fundamentals. The award-winning Studio School of Design has been offering online courses and in-person workshops and seminars since its inception in 2021. Fall 2025 will see Studio School, in partnership with major supporters New York Center for Creativity and Dance and PRG, launch its fundamentals course in a newly-fitted light lab classroom in Manhattan. The 12-week course will run from September 8 – November 24, 2025, and meet on Saturday mornings and Monday evenings.  

Taught by working industry professionals, course topics will include lighting for live events, console training, research, drawing, presentation, and collaboration skills. The cost for the full 12 weeks is $1,500, with a 20% Early Bird Discount if paid on or before August 1. Limited scholarships available. Application deadline August 15, 2025. For registration and more information visit here.

This course is an important step in the development of Studio School of Design as they expand from free and low-cost classes and workshops for high school students, teachers, working professionals, and community members into long-term experiential courses. Clifton Taylor, co-founder, says, “There is a gap in training opportunities and this course will help people who want to gain design skills at an affordable price point.” SSD Board President Mark Stanley adds that “the course will be attractive to those who want to increase their design knowledge while they are working and freelancing.”  

Keeping the tuition costs low for the participants is key to opening doors to the profession. Clifton Taylor continues “this course is for talented learners who have a passion for theater and light who are looking for mentorship opportunities and facilities to explore and learn. SSD is looking to attract all learners.” 

ABOUT STUDIO SCHOOL OF DESIGN 

Founded in 2021, Studio School of Design (SSD) celebrates the full range of human cultural expressions and supports those who are and have been previously marginalized or excluded from the design profession. SSD sees lighting design as a creative art form and is deeply invested in the potential of telling diverse and inclusive human stories through the medium of light. SSD seeks to provide equitable and inclusive, free, and low-cost classes both online and in-person to talented and motivated learners.