Lighting plays a significant role in determining the comfort and beauty of any space. Examine light sources and fixtures for their functional, aesthetic, psychological, environmental and economic qualities. Identify and apply principles of lighting design including:lighting criteria, calculations, planning and layout. Through lecture, field trip, guest speaker and lighting lab visit recognize conditions that affect seeing and learn to develop a lighting design.
Course code: INTD 1345
Credits: 3.0
Tuition: $0*
Length: 36.0 hours
Course outline:
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Additional Information
- Assess light levels accurately
- Explain and defend a lighting design
- Identify luminaires,families of lamps, beam spreads, lamp designations
- Describe foot candle, lux, lumen, foot lamberts, CRI's and colour temperatures
- Prepare lighting and reflected ceiling plans, concept statements and lighting schedules
- Classify low voltage and gas discharge luminaires
- Define and differentiate light fixture terms, light distribution patterns & luminaire families
- Formulate and predict lighting effects
- Estimate lighting costs
- Describe and compare lighting systems for residential, commercial, office, retail and restaurant applications
Prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR)
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition may be available
How do I apply for this course?
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
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