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Course in “hidden-until-lit” Interior Finishes

Online course of 300 hours in "hidden-until-lit" interior finishes: 6 modules covering the hidden finish concept, translucent and micro-perforated materials, lighting to reveal surfaces, construction details and fabrication, applications, maintenance and risks, and a hidden-until-lit finish project, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the hidden finish concept and its applications in nautical luxury.

02

Select translucent and micro-perforated materials according to their transmittance.

03

Design uniform and safe backlighting systems.

04

Develop construction details with maintenance access.

05

Assess the risks of ageing, hot spots and fire.

06

Verify the regulatory compliance of materials and lighting.

07

Develop a hidden-until-lit finish for a yacht space.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Marine interior designers.
  • Lighting designers.
  • Decorative materials specialists.
  • Luxury joinery designers.
  • Prototype technicians.
  • Refit consultants.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to join superyacht yards.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IMO FTP Code (International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures)
  • IEC 60092-306 (electrical installations in ships, lighting equipment)
  • IEC 60598-1 (luminaires, general requirements and tests)
  • IEC 62471 (photobiological safety of lamps)
  • IEC 60529 (degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code))
  • EN 12464-1 (lighting of indoor work places)
  • IEC 62386 (DALI) (digital addressable lighting interface)
  • Directive 2014/90/EU (Marine Equipment Directive)
  • DIALux evo
  • Rhinoceros 3D
  • Autodesk 3ds Max with V-Ray
  • Fusion 360
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Surfaces that are only revealed by light
  2. 1.2The dead-front effect and its industrial origin
  3. 1.3Applications in yachts and luxury hotels
  4. 1.4Surprise and narrative in the interior
  5. 1.5Integration of controls and signage
  6. 1.6Difference from conventional backlighting
  7. 1.7Benchmark superyacht projects
  8. 1.8Cost and weight limitations
  9. 1.9Durability of the effect
  10. 1.10Case study: analysis of a lounge with hidden panels
  1. 2.1Onyx and translucent laminated stone
  2. 2.2Translucent wood veneers
  3. 2.3Translucent solid surfaces
  4. 2.4Screen-printed and acid-etched glass
  5. 2.5Laser micro-perforation in metal and wood
  6. 2.6Hidden-effect lacquers and paints
  7. 2.7Diffuser and optical films
  8. 2.8Thicknesses and transmittance
  9. 2.9Fire behaviour
  10. 2.10Workshop: material transmittance sample board
  1. 3.1Edge-lit and direct backlighting
  2. 3.2Flat LED panels and modules
  3. 3.3Uniformity and hot-spot control
  4. 3.4Diffusion distances
  5. 3.5Colour temperature and material perception
  6. 3.6Dimming and transitions
  7. 3.7Thermal control behind the panel
  8. 3.8Photobiological safety of LED sources
  9. 3.9Integration with DALI systems
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: backlit panel prototype
  1. 4.1Layer build-up and fixings
  2. 4.2Maintenance access to the LEDs
  3. 4.3Panel joints and alignment
  4. 4.4CNC and laser machining
  5. 4.5Tolerances in environments subject to motion
  6. 4.6Protection against moisture
  7. 4.7Weights and reinforcements
  8. 4.8Full-scale mock-up tests
  9. 4.9Quality control of the effect
  10. 4.10Lab: detail of a bar front with a hidden effect
  1. 5.1Hidden touch controls
  2. 5.2Emergency signage and its compatibility
  3. 5.3Starry ceilings and decorative effects
  4. 5.4Bathrooms and wet areas
  5. 5.5Exterior decks and UV
  6. 5.6Component replacement
  7. 5.7Colour ageing of materials
  8. 5.8Supplier warranties
  9. 5.9Common execution errors
  10. 5.10Case study: correcting hot spots after delivery
  1. 6.1Defining the space and the effect
  2. 6.2Material selection
  3. 6.3Backlighting design
  4. 6.4Developing the construction detail
  5. 6.5Prototype or mock-up
  6. 6.6Regulatory verification of fire and lighting
  7. 6.7Maintenance plan
  8. 6.8Cost and weight
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

The course is taught 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is DIALux evo, Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max with V-Ray and Fusion 360, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: prototyping a backlit translucent panel, testing the light uniformity of surfaces and developing a hidden front detail. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: IMO FTP Code, IEC 60092-306, IEC 60598-1, IEC 62471, IEC 60529, EN 12464-1, IEC 62386 (DALI), Directive 2014/90/EU.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of the IMO FTP Code, IEC 60092-306 and IEC 60598-1 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:DIALux evo, Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max with V-Ray and Fusion 360, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a complete hidden-until-lit finish for a yacht space, from material selection and backlighting design to construction detail, prototype and maintenance plan, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Space, effect and material
Define the space and the effect, and select the translucent material.
Backlighting design
Design a uniform and safe backlighting system for the surface.
Construction detail and prototype
Develop the construction detail and build a prototype or mock-up.
Compliance and maintenance
Verify fire and lighting compliance and prepare the maintenance plan.
Final project
Present the cost, weight and report of the finish for final review with your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Marine interior designerLighting designerDecorative materials specialistLuxury joinery designerPrototype technicianRefit consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with DIALux evo, Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max with V-Ray and Fusion 360, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No prior qualification is required; you need a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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