NG2S853 - Architectural Lighting Design 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2024 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Architectural Lighting Design | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Rob Locke | ||
| Module Team: | 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
Light is fundamental for architecture and essential for human well-being. Lighting quality affects human behavior, comfort, health, efficiency, safety and security. This module will provide you with an understanding of the importance of good lighting design in urban areas, buildings and interiors.
You will broaden the range of lighting practices and processes that you are familiar with, focusing specifically on non-entertainment lighting. Technical and problem solving skills will be developed and you will have the opportunity to research, design and implement an appropriate lighting scheme for a realised project.
Content Summary
In this module you will:
- Study history & theory: Light and architecture –historical and cultural aspects of lighting.
- Develop your understanding of physiology and perception: visual perception, health, emotions and psychology of light and space; defining space, understanding of light and interaction with materials, textures, and colours.
- Investigate daylighting and it’s role in quality lighting. Daylight design and control: shading systems, use of fenestration, types of glass and film.
- Expand your knowledge of lighting technologies and their choice and application: Electric light: lamps/characteristics and solid state technology.
- Learn design and application principles, concepts and guidelines for wallwashing, floodlighting, accent lighting, beam angle studies.
- Develop your skills in using lighting documenation: Reading architectural drawings, reflected ceiling plans, lighting layouts, luminaire schedule and product datasheets and technical writing/specifications.
- Create design concepts and lighting layouts including cultural/social context; client requirements, user groups, time spent in the space, activities pursued, lighting layouts, luminaire schedule and product datasheets.
- Understand current legislation relevant to architectural lighting industry
- Apply lighting calculations via formulas, computer simulations, and understanding of photometry.
- Develop your presentation skills and communication techniques: visual imagery, photoshop, modelling and narratives.
- Study a range of dimming and controls including building systems (HVAC); Energy efficiency; ecological issues; sustainability (design and reality of integrating lighting within the fabric of a building and coordination with other trades).
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Assess and make design decisions demonstrating comprehension of regulations and artistic requirements. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of lamp and luminaries technologies along with power and control systems applicable to them. |
| LO3 | Present information, ideas and arguments using communication techniques appropriate to the intended audience. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | Architectural lighting design realisation | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Research project into an area of architectural lighting | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |