NG2S900 - Optical Technology 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2024 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Optical Technology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Nigel Copner, Yuanlong Fan, Philip Hughes, John Williams, Ian Williams | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2024 |
Module Aims
This module will provide students with an understanding of the optical operation of luminaires, and optical systems especially the sources and spectra of light. An understanding of how to calculate appropriate illumination levels. An in depth awareness of the technical qualities of light and how it impacts on the general entertainment industry. A consideration of the efficacy of lighting sources and the environmental and economic effects of selection of the best technology for a particular purpose.
Content Summary
The physics of light production and overview of the methods of producing light in lamps.
Principles of light production; human vision, radiometry, photometry & colorimetry.
Design and construction of luminaires – study of materials used, and their properties, in the production of luminaires. Study of practical optical systems.
The electrical and optical efficiencies of lamps. Spectral distributions of lamps. Blackbody radiator.
Calculations and measurements in lighting – intensity distribution diagrams, illuminance calculations.
- Measuring total luminous flux in an integrating sphere
- Measuring traditional lamps, LED and SSL
Generating standard photometric data files with a goniophotometer
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 32 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 16 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Be able to discuss and evaluate the design of generic types of light source and their uses |
| LO2 | Be able to evaluate the specifications and limitations of the practical parameters of the lamp technologies and be able to specify appropriate luminaires for use in particular lighting situations |
| LO3 | Be able to perform calculations of lighting levels and demonstrate an understanding of the factors to be considered in the calculation process |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | ytuj | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Formal exam at end of year | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |