Module Details

Module Code: ARCH8023
Title: Interior Lighting Design
Long Title: Interior Lighting Design
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module explores the key aspects of Light and lighting design principles related to Interior Architecture. The module then applies these principles in sketch and plan supported by simulation software.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Recognise the principles of lighting design.
LO2 Evaluate types of lighting devices and their application to building interiors
LO3 Compose plans and designs that illustrate a lighting design intent
LO4 Schematise the use of lighting metrics for a building interior.
LO5 Simulate and analyse a commercial interior using lighting design software.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
A student will need to have an understanding of Autocad to be able to complete some of the assignments.
 
Indicative Content
Designing with light
The nature of light, daylight and artificial, colour, lux and lumens
Daylight
Colour, intensity, Phototropism
Photometry
Photometry: physics of light, vision and perception, lighting quantities
Lighting and emotion
Light and its emotional impact in building interiors
Electric lighting
Electric lighting: lamp types, light distribution
Modelling
Lighting Simulation Modelling using Dialux
Planning
Lighting Layouts in AutoCAD
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 1 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Recognise aspects of Phototropism in the built environment
Assessment Type Critique % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 2 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Analyse an existing building interior to identify the application of lighting devices in layers.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Sketch lighting design intent to a design, illustrating the lighting application for a specific use, with intended impacts, lux levels, and colour temperatures.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Create photoshop visuals of the lighting design intent for a design scheme
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Using a Lighting design Simulation software, apply lighting to a commercial interior, produce renderings, data sheets and lux gradient maps.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Create an AutoCAD reflected ceiling plan illustrating the lighting fixtures, wiring runs and switching.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lighting Theory Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Group Tutorial Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lighting Design Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Group Tutorial Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Mark Karlen, James R. Benya,. (2006), Lighting Design Basics, [ISBN: 978-0470474273].
  • Malcolm Innes. (2012), Lighting for Interior Design, [ISBN: 978-1856698368].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Sally Storey. (2005), Lighting by Design, [ISBN: 978-1862057036].
  • Jill Entwistle. (2012), Detail in Contemporary Lighting Design, [ISBN: 978-1780670102].
  • Lucy Martin. (2011), Lighting Bible, [ISBN: 978-1845433574].
  • Sally Storey. (2008), Perfect Lighting, [ISBN: 978-1906417086].
  • Robert Bean. (2004), Lighting: Interior and Exterior, Architectural Press.
  • Robert Yee. (2007), Lighting Spaces: The Art and Science of Architectural Lighting, Visual Reference Publications.
  • Andreas Schutz. (2007), Lighting Design for Architecture (Licht Kunst Licht 2).
  • Peter Tregenza, David Loe. (2013), The Design of Lighting, 2nd. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415522465].
  • Scala Quin. (2012), Lighting: 20th Century Classics, [ISBN: 9781780090603].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_DINAR_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Interior Architecture 5 Elective
CR_DIARC_7 Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture 5 Elective