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Florida Interior Design · Individual HSW Course

Choosing Artificial Light Sources

A 2-hour HSW-designated course on selecting and layering artificial light sources — how intensity, color temperature, direction, and quality of light shape a room’s mood, atmosphere, and function.

$75.00

FL Approval #9879385

2 CEU Hours · HSW

Self-Paced Online

Provider #0009341

Course Overview

This course explores the fundamentals of lighting in interior design, focusing on four core properties — intensity, color temperature, direction, and quality — and how each shapes a space’s mood, atmosphere, and function. Designers examine how bright versus dim lighting influences behavior, how warm and cool color temperatures affect perceived warmth, clarity, and psychological response, and how light direction and surface finishes such as glossy and matte transform depth, texture, and perception. The course also covers natural light’s seasonal shifts, layered lighting (ambient, task, and accent), and how to harmonize artificial and natural light with color, texture, and space to create cohesive experiences across different rooms and activities.

Learning Objectives

Be able to identify the four core properties of light used in interior design — intensity, color temperature, direction, and quality.
Be able to explain how light intensity influences mood and behavior, including how bright and dim lighting support work versus relaxation settings.
Be able to describe how color temperature affects the perceived warmth or coolness of a room.
Be able to recognize how light direction — from above, from the side, and from natural versus artificial sources — shapes depth, shadows, and spatial relationships within a space.
Be able to identify common surface finishes such as glossy and matte, and explain how each interacts with light to influence brightness, texture, and mood.
Be able to evaluate how natural daylight changes throughout the day and across seasons, and apply design strategies such as shading and window placement to optimize daylight in a space.

Who Will Benefit From This Class

Florida-registered interior designers completing biennial HSW continuing education hours.
Design studio principals and project leads specifying lighting fixtures and layouts for residential or commercial interiors.
Kitchen, bath, and hospitality interior designers balancing natural and artificial light sources.
Design professionals coordinating lighting, color, and material decisions across a project.
Designers preparing a broader set of coursework toward the full 20-hour renewal requirement.

Course Details

Hours

2 CEU Hours

FL Approval Number

9879385

Delivery

Self-paced, online

Working toward your full renewal? This course applies 2 of the 20 hours required every two years. If you still need the remaining hours, the Florida Interior Designer Renewal Bundle – 20 Hours covers all 20 hours, including the required Advanced Building Code coursework, for $259.99.

Satisfaction Guarantee

Refund policy: Should a learner request a refund for any reason before successfully completing a class, the refund will be processed immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this class count toward my full Florida interior design renewal?

Yes. This HSW-designated course applies 2 of the 20 hours required every two years for Florida-registered interior designers.

Is this class HSW-designated?

Yes. Choosing Artificial Light Sources (FL Approval #9879385) is designated as Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) coursework.

Is this class approved for AIA continuing education credit?

Yes. Choosing Artificial Light Sources is approved by AIA for continuing education credit.

How do I get my certificate?

A certificate is available after you successfully complete the course.

Is my continuing education reported to the Board?

Yes. Education Pathways reports your completed continuing education directly to the DBPR (Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design) on your behalf. We still recommend keeping your certificates as a personal record.

Should I buy this class individually or get the full bundle?

If you still need additional hours toward your 20-hour renewal, the Florida Interior Designer Renewal Bundle – 20 Hours covers all 20 hours, including the required Advanced Building Code coursework, for $259.99.

Can I request a refund?

Yes. If you request a refund before successfully completing the class, it will be processed immediately.

Complete Your Florida Interior Design Renewal

Take this class on its own, or get all 20 required hours in one bundle.

View the 20-Hour Renewal Bundle