Interior Design Spring 2008

INDES 191: Principles of Lighting

Instructor: Karen Lanzi	Email: klanzi@bcc.ctc.edu
Time: T / Th 12:30 - 2:40	Room: B104
Office Hours: By appointment	Office: L122
Required Text: “Lighting Design Basics”, Mark Karlen, James Benya (2003) John Wiley & Sons Inc, Hoboken, NJ Class Module: Introduction to Lighting

ASSIGNMENTS / EXAMS:

There will be various lighting design projects that will be developed throughout the quarter. The project criteria will be discussed in class. There will be two exams.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:

*	Compared the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of natural and artificial light sources.
*	State the types of artificial light sources
*	State how size and watts are expressed in the various types of artificial light sources.
*	State the efficacies of the various types of artificial.
*	State the life expectancy of the various types of artificial sources.
*	Define and understand Color Rendering Index, and the Kelvin ratings of the various types of artificial sources.
*	Define and identify the candlepower distribution curves of the luminaires.
*	Understand that design solutions affect and are impacted by lighting systems.
After successful completions of Principles of Lighting student work will:
*	Demonstrate understanding of lighting design fundamentals, for example, by successfully completing test questions, and lighting exercises for a lighting resource notebook.
*	Demonstrate knowledge of the selection and application of the various lighting luminaries for a specific design goal, by for example, completing specifications for a small lighting plan.
*	Demonstrate knowledge of the selection and application of the various controls for a specific lighting design goal, for example, by successfully completing test questions.
*	Demonstrate the ability to create a lighting design, by drafting a lighting or reflected ceiling plan to communicate the lighting design intent.
*	Demonstrate the appropriate applications of codes, regulations, and standards by successfully completing test questions.

CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

We will cover a vast amount of material in this studio class so it is very important that you be on time for each class. If you miss more than four (4) class sessions during the quarter, you will be asked to withdraw from the class in accordance with the Arts and Humanities Division attendance policies.

If you are late to a class where there is a field trip or a guest speaker scheduled, you will lose 10 points each time you are tardy for these events.

Late projects and assignments will not be accepted and zero points will be given if the project is late. A project is considered to be late if you are not pinned up on time or if your assignment is not handed in to the instructor on time.

All work must appear professional.  This means EVERYTHING.  Points will be deducted for sloppiness.  All lettering and drafting should be of the highest quality.  All work is to be neatly presented, organized and attention given to detail and workmanship. Points will be deducted for messiness.

There will be verbal presentations during the quarter. These presentations are considered to be on the same level as if you are presenting to a client. You must be present at the final presentation session to hand in your project and to get credit for it.

Attitude. Be positive and try your best. Show respect to the instructor and fellow students and you demonstrate respect for yourself. Employers hire based as much on attitude as on portfolio. Your career starts in this class. Begin practicing the professional attitude you expect to present to your future employers because getting interviews is based on referrals, beginning with your instructors’.

Be responsible. Please let me know if you have difficulty understanding an assignment. If you have specific concerns with the expectations of the class, your work, or the method of instruction, bring them to my attention. I will do my best to help you.

Office hours. If you have questions about how you are doing in class, please see me. I welcome students to take advantage of meeting with me to cover any personal issues relating to the course, but do not expect me to talk about personal situations in the classroom or directly before and after class.

GRADING

Exercises 15 %

Project 1 15 %

Project 2 20 %

Project 3 15 %

Mid-term Exam 15 %

Final Exam 20 %

Grades will be based on a percentage of the above points:

A,A- ( knock our socks off design)

B,B- ( really good stuff)

C,C- ( followed directions and did everything required)

D,D- ( what happened?)

F ( do over)

BCC published standards for grades:

http://bellevuecollege.edu/catalog/enroll/grades.asp

‘B’ grade is not a bad grade …....the following is an excerpt from the published standards.

“B” grades indicate “high” achievement:

The “B” student:

§ demonstrates a high level of competence in learning outcomes for the course

§ demonstrates ability to interpret, integrate, and apply learning outcomes within the context of the course through application of critical and creative thinking skills

§ completes work assignments that consistently meet most requirements

§ contributes regularly to class participation activities

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE AND ASSIGNMENTS
WEEK	DATE	SCHEDULE
1	T 4/1	● Introduction
		Class requirements	Module
		What is light? How do we see light?	Text: Chapter 5
		Natural
		● Assign Project #1
	TH 4/2	● Field Trip: part of Project #1
2	T 4/8	● Light sources	Module
		Artificial: Incandescent	Text: Chapter 2, Color Plate 1-3
		Artificial: Fluorescent
	TH 4/10	● Light sources	Project #1 due
		Artificial: HID	Module
		Artificial: Special Lighting	Text: Chapter 3
3	T 4/15	● Luminaires: General, task, track, direct, etc	Module
	TH 4/17	● Luminaires: cont	Text: Chapters 3, 4, 8, Chapter 6 - pg 43-44
4	T 4/22	● Guest speaker: Sylvania
	TH 4/24	● Field Trip: Lightolier	Text: Chapters 7, 16, Chapter 17 pg. 153
5	T 4/28	● Graphics & RCP / Lighting Design	Module
		● Review for Mid Term	Text: Chapters 8, 9
		● Assign Exercise #1
	TH 5/1	● Graphics & RCP / Lighting Design (cont)	Text: Chapter 10
		● Q&A on Exercise #1
		● Mid-term Exam
6	T 5/6	No Class
	TH 5/8	● Graphics & RCP / Lighting Design (cont)	Exercise #1 due
		● Assign Exercise #2
7	T 5/13	● Beam spreads & Controls	Exercise #2 due
		● Assign Project #2	Text: Chapter 4 Module
	TH 5/15	● Lighting Calculations, Codes (part 1)	Module
8	T 5/20	● Lighting Calculations, Codes (part 2)	Text: Chapter 6, Appendix B
		● Assign Exercise #3
		● Q&A on Project #2
	TH 5/22	● Crit….studio format for Project #2	Exercise #3 due
		Pin ups in Room L113
9	T 5/27	● Review for Final
		● Assign Project #3
	TH 5/29	● Project #2 Presentations	Project #2 due
		● Work in Groups – Project #3
10	T 6/3	● Work in Groups – Project #3
	TH 6/5	● Final Exam
		● Work in Groups – Project #3
11	T 6/10	● Work in Groups – Project #3
	TH 6/12	● Project #3 Presentations	Project #3 due

SPECIAL NEEDS:

If you require accommodation based on a documented disability, emergency medical information to share, or need special arrangements in case of emergency evacuation, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible. If you would like to inquire about becoming a DSS student you may call 564-2498 or go in person to the DSS (Disability Support Services) reception are in the Student Services Building. Refer to the handout Student Procedures and Expectations, Arts and Humanities Division regarding eligibility for accommodation.

DIVISION POLICIES:

Refer to the handout Student Procedures and Expectations, Arts and Humanities Division for additional information, including requirements for special needs. With regard to Academic Honesty, note that for studio courses ALL WORK MUST by performed by the individual. http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum/policy.html

Recognition of Syllabus

The syllabus is a contract between the student and instructor, establishing the learning outcomes and context, as well as the expected conduct, rights, and responsibilities of students in this class. It is important that you understand and are prepared for the learning experience ahead by understanding the syllabus contents.

Please sign below, as confirmation that you’ve read the syllabus and that you will discuss with the instructor any issues that you consider confusing, problematic, or open to dialogue with the entire class. If your discussion is of a personal nature, please make an appointment with me, rather than discuss it during class.

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