Summer School: Introduction to Lighting Technology
Component code / course code:
Semester: summer
ECTS credits: 2
Lecture hours per week (SWS): 2
Lecturer: Prof. Dale Tiller
Course language: English
Objectives (Learning Outcome):
- Learn the fundamental aspects of light, vision, and lighting equipment as required to understand simple interior architectural lighting systems;
- Become familiar with and conversant in the language used in architectural lighting;
- Develop an understanding of the concepts and design process used in architectural lighting;
- Attain the competence to solve simple lighting problems;
- Develop the ability to present and describe lighting system designs with clarity and professionalism;
- Raise awareness of the role of lighting in one’s life by sharpening observation.
Lecture topics (content):
- Light Scources, Fundamental Terms and Photometric Unitis
- Luminaires and Photometric Reports, Point Calculations
- Zonal Cavity/Lumen Method
- Statutory Requirements
- Introduction to Lighting Design Process
- Introduction to Daylighting
Teaching format (e.g. online/in person lecture/Seminar/Lab etc.): Lecture
Examination:
- Homework assignment (3 – 6 throughout the semester) (25%)
- Midterm examination (25%)
- Final examination (50%), delivered on the last day of the class
Literature list: Grondzik, W.T. & Kwok, A.G. (2015). Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings (Twelfth Edition). John Wiley & Sons: New York.
