Lighting Design

~60 min · 15 stations

Conductor

Welcome aboard the express line to brilliance. We are illuminating the hidden craft of light, so keep your eyes sharp as we brighten the shadows of your design perspective.

What you will learn

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FOUNDATION

Establishes the core vocabulary and essential context you need before going further.

• Identify core properties of light

Station 01: The Fundamentals of Light▶

• Trace lighting technology history

Station 02: Historical Lighting Evolution▶

• Analyze human visual response

Station 03: Human Perception of Brightness▶

CORE CONCEPTS

Unpacks the ideas and principles that the subject is built on.

• Design ambient lighting schemes

Station 04: Ambient Layering Techniques▶

• Select functional task fixtures

Station 05: Task Lighting Essentials▶

• Highlight architectural features

Station 06: Accent Lighting Strategies▶

• Choose optimal color temperatures

Station 07: Color Temperature Science▶

MECHANICS

Examines how things actually work — the processes, rules, and systems in action.

• Evaluate light fixture mechanics

Station 08: Fixture Mechanics and Optics▶

• Implement lighting control systems

Station 09: Control Systems and Dimmers▶

• Apply sustainable lighting practices

Station 10: Energy Efficiency Standards▶

APPLICATION

Puts knowledge to use through real-world scenarios and practical problems.

• Draft residential lighting plans

Station 11: Residential Lighting Layouts▶

• Design commercial lighting solutions

Station 12: Commercial Space Illumination▶

• Plan exterior lighting schemes

Station 13: Outdoor and Landscape Lighting▶

SYNTHESIS

Connects everything together and explores broader implications and open questions.

• Synthesize lighting into architecture

Station 14: Integrated Design Synthesis▶

• Evaluate emerging lighting tech

Station 15: Future Trends in Lighting▶

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