DESIGN 5502: Interior Design Technology III
Principles of environmental controls with a focus on artificial and natural lighting within the context of Interior Design including professional standards, building codes, human center guidelines, industry standard communication methods, and sustainability.
Credit Hours
3
Prerequisite: Admission to Bachelor of Science in Design - Interior Design program; or permission of instructor.
Overview
This is an advanced design course in environmental controls with a focus on the fundamentals and principles of lighting design. As a supplementary course to interior design studios, the purpose of this course is to introduce students to the significance of using light (artificial and natural) as a design element. The course will introduce light as an element of design and provide an introduction into the technical aspect of lighting design. The course will concentrate on the practical and professional application of lighting from conceptual to technical and how lighting layouts work along with other environmental controls (HVAC). Students will also explore the symbolic meaning and psychical effects of light
Objectives
The primary objective of this course is to demonstrate the significance of natural and artificial lighting design in interior space
This includes:
- Explore how light is utilized as an element of design (CIDA 11a)
- Study of the principles of natural and artificial lighting design (CIDA 12b)
- Apply the technical and measurable aspects of lighting design (lumens, foot-candles, etc.) and light source selection (CIDA 12c)
Required Text
- Lighting Design Basics Mark Karlen, James R. Benya, Christina Spangler, Wiley and Sons Inc. ISBN: 978-1119312277
Expected materials
- Digital and/or hand drawing tools
- Metal ruler, X-ACTO/cutting knife
- Black foam-core board
- Additional materials specified in project assignments
Course Organization
This is an online 3 credit hour course that meets for 1:20 twice a week
Sample Coursework
Students can expect:
- (REQUIRED) Weekly quizzes, projects, and critiques
- (REQUIRED) Attending live sessions
- (OPTIONAL) Weekly question sessions
Semester(s) Offered:
Autumn