INTD 1050 - Lighting Fundamentals

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This course focuses on lighting fundamentals for residential and commercial interiors. It covers the four functions of light: task, accent, decorative, and ambient. Students apply problem-solving techniques to a variety of lighting scenarios. This course requires field trips to the “trade only” vendors during regular business hours.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): INTD 1020 and INTD 1040 with grades of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

lighting - types, sources, applications, limitations, measurements
lighting and color
lighting selection and specifications
sustainable lighting options
electrical codes and safety standards
electrical floor plans
lighting layout
lighting illusions
field trips

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

identify lighting types, sources, applications, and limitations.
evaluate lighting measurements.
specify appropriate lighting for specific situations.
evaluate how color and behavior are affected by lighting.
explore sustainable lighting options.
incorporate course knowledge into lighting and electrical plans.
write lighting specifications.
demonstrate knowledge of lighting and electrical codes.
draw reflected ceiling plans.
identify aesthetic and human factors affecting lighting decisions.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None

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INTD 1050 - Lighting Fundamentals