Module Details

Module Code: ELEC7010
Title: Lighting Design
Long Title: Lighting Design
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: The aim of this lighting design module is to develop the learner with the necessary knowledge depth to select luminaires and lighting equipment necessary in the design stage of a commercial/industrial lighting installation. Learners will be able to apply lighting design applications particularly to the Task Performance, the Visual Environment and with Safety principles in mind.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the fundamental principles underlying lighting design.
LO2 Demonstrate the ability to undertake the necessary calculations to design lighting installations using commercial design software as appropriate.
LO3 Select the correct lamp and luminaire equipment to ensure the lighting design plan is effective and efficient in its performance.
LO4 Demonstrate that the design conforms to best engineering practice meeting necessary codes-of-practice, safety standards, sustainability and where relevant a due regard for the environmental impact.
LO5 Show an ability to enhance lighting aesthetics of a project using creative lighting techniques.
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.
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Co-requisite Modules
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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.
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Indicative Content
Fundamentals
Electromagnetic and Visual Spectrum, energy wavelength. Lighting for health, wellness and visual performance. Units and definitions, luminous intensity, luminous flux, illuminance, luminance, intensity distribution, polar intensity diagram, isolux diagram, beam diagram.
Colour
Specifying RAL colour surface appearance. Chromaticity Triangle and Muncell colour wheel. Colour Rendering Index (CRI) of lamps. Colour Correlated Temperature (CCT) values and appropriate lamp selection.
Light production sources
The production of light, atomic structure of matter, gas discharges, incandescence, fluorescence, daylight. Tungsten halogen lamps. Gas discharge lamps, fluorescent lamps, low pressure sodium lamps, high pressure sodium, metal halide lamps. Light emitting diode lamp technology. Lamp circuit control equipment. Lamp efficacies. Lamp life hours, Lamp technical data.
Luminaires
Construction of luminaires. Materials and finishes. Mechanical details. Safety. Electrical characteristics. Optical control, reflectors, design of louvers, light output ratios.
Natural light application
Luminance distribution of the sky. Variability of daylight. Variation in daylight illuminance. Use of daylight in interiors. Components of the daylight factor, average daylight factor, design of the window fenestration, control of direct sunlight.
Interior lighting design
Designing lighting systems for interiors. Layout planning, design calculations, energy management calculations, types of glare and glare rating calculations. Average wall and ceiling illuminances. Emergency lighting systems. Interpret SLL (CIBSE) design guides. Application of commercial lighting design software.
External lighting design
Floodlighting of vertical and horizontal surfaces, illuminance levels, design calculations, selection and application of equipment. External influences on luminaire selection. Light pollution and the environmental impact. Column types and mounting. Decorative floodlighting techniques for buildings.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Written 4 page report on a fundamental lighting design theme.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
In class assessment of lecture material covered during weeks 1 to 6.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
Written report covering complex lighting design calculations c/w appropriate data sheets.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Practical lighting design concepts and applications using industry standard software for a typical commercial/industrial building.
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 design theory and application. Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical lighting design concepts and applications using industry standard lighting design software. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Further study of class notes and recommended resources. 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 theory and application. Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical lighting design concepts and applications using industry standard lighting design software. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Further study of class notes and recommended resources. 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
  • Society of Light and Lighting. (2018), SLL Lighting Handbook, CIBSE, [ISBN: 9781912034413].
  • D. C. Pritchard. (1999), Lighting, 6th. Longman, UK, [ISBN: 9780582357990].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Society of Light and Lighting. (2006), Lighting Guide 4: Sports, CIBSE, [ISBN: 9781903287781].
  • Society of Light and Lighting. (2011), Lighting Guide 5: Lighting for Education, CIBSE, [ISBN: 9781906846176].
  • Society of Light and Lighting. (2016), Lighting Guide 6: Exterior Environment, CIBSE, [ISBN: 9781906846688].
  • Society of Light and Lighting. (2015), Lighting Guide 7: Offices, CIBSE, [ISBN: 9781906846589].
  • Society of Light and Lighting. (2014), Lighting Guide 10: Daylighting, CIBSE, [ISBN: 9781906846480].
  • CIBSE. (2020), Health and Well-being in Building Services: TM40:2020, CIBSE, UK, [ISBN: 9781912034505].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EEPSY_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 3 Elective
CR_EELEC_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 3 Elective