LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing the course, the student understands the principles of lighting design and has a basic knowledge of contemporary luminaire technologies.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 24.02.2025 - 02.04.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tomek Rygalik
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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The course will provide a brief introduction to the physics of light as electromagnetic radiation.
During the course students learn lighting design principles and become familiar with fundamental properties and standards of different lighting technologies.
The primary objective is to formulate a lighting design criterion and to get an understanding of the potential and challenges with artificial lighting. During the course students will design a lighting fixture based on a given briefing.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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The course comprises lectures, independent design work and documentation with tutoring meetings and a final presentation. Passing the course requires 80% attendance and submission of all assignments.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures, group tutoring and personal tutoring 30 h, independent project work 132 h.
Total 162 h
DETAILS
Study Material
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Announced in the beginning of the course
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV
2025-2026 Spring IVRegistration:
Min 5 students, Max 20 students
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