NG3S858 - Lighting Design and Technology 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG3S858
Module Title: Lighting Design and Technology
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Information and Electronics
Faculty Sub Group: Electronics
Module Leader: Jack Elderfield
Module Team: Rob Locke, Ian Williams
First Intended Intake: JUL 2017 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
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 2
Valid From 01 Aug 2023
Valid To 31 Jul 2024

Module Aims

This module enables you to explore the concepts of creative software workflow, 3D modelling and projection mapping. You will study lighting control systems that have been used, are currently being used and could be used in the lighting industry.

Application of lighting control and visual technology can be variable and sophisticated. This module will enable you to design and create your own integrated solutions in a range of scenarios.

Content Summary

Through this module you will:
•Study the history of digital lighting,
•Understand the responsibilities of the media server programmer.
•Consider 2D and 3D display techniques and applications
•Explore projection mapping techniques including surface mapping.
•Acquire knowledge in intellectual property and image copyright laws.
•Understand creative workflow for visual production techniques.
•Create visual content using industry standard software.
•Apply visualisation techniques utilising industry standard software.
•Explore modular screen displays and their control systems
•Study complex control scenarios linking multidisciplinary areas

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 Design and propose professional specification experiential technology systems, that are appropriate to a given artistic and creative brief.
LO2 Create control and server systems that enable the designs to become realised to the extent of available resources and budget.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Report 1 srth 0 3000 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 srt 480 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Report 1
Portfolio 1

Reading List

Cadena, R. (2013) Automated Lighting - The Science of Moving Light in Theatre, Live Performance and Entertainment, Oxford: Focal Press.

Howell, W. (2008) Control Freak: A Real World Guide to DMX512 and Remote Device Management

Howell, W. (2004) Rock Solid Ethernet, Cambridge: Entertainment Technology Press

Huntington, J. (2012) Show Networks and Control Systems. Oxford: Focal Press

Millerson, G. and Owens, J. (2008) Video Production Handbook. Oxford: Focal Press.

Moran, N. (2013) Electric Shadows, London: Entertainment Technology Press

Pilbrow, R. (2008), Stage Lighting Design - The Art, The Craft, The Life, London: Nick Hern Books

Claiborne, C. (2014) Media Servers for Lighting Programmers, Focal Press