NG1S911 - Lighting Design 01 Jul 2017 - 31 Aug 2023 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S911 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Lighting Design | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Philip Hughes, Rob Locke | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2023 |
Module Aims
To introduce students to techniques and approaches used by lighting designers and engineers in the development of successful projects to meet the needs of a client.
To develop an appreciation of art and science and how they will continue to be an influence both in the present and future.
To use a range of industry standard software for analysis and design.
Content Summary
The language of design
History of style, decoration and architecture
Lighting design objectives
Use of colour in lighting schemes
The role of daylight in design
Planning a layout
Computer software and visualisation in lighting design
Calculation of average illuminance and luminaire array
Glare
Environmental and ecological aspects of lighting
Types of control regimes
Maintenance and lamp replacement
Considerations for retrofit applications
Importance of testing and commissioning verification
Emergency lighting
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify the factors affecting the choice of lighting quality. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate and apply knowledge required to create lighting systems. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Assessment (CW) | Practical Coursework 1 | Creation of a lighting design, taking in to account a design brief | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Written report on the factors which should be considered when creating an efficient and effective lighting design | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |