WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE
IND
Course
Prefix
206
LIGHTING FOR INTERIOR DESIGN
3-1
Course
Course Title
(Lec-Lab)
Number
3
Sem.
Hrs.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Examines artificial and natural lighting in interior design. Considers
environmental comfort, effects on colors, and information required for selection of
lamps and fixtures. Acquaints student with the basic calculation methods as they
relate to the lighting design process.
Prerequisite: IND 101 with grades of “C” or better
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
Terminology
Types of lamps
a. Incandescent
b. Fluorescent
c. H.I.D.
Types of fixtures and control of light
a. Lenses
b. Diffusers
c. Color filters
d. Ballasts
Color effects of lighting
Field trip to lighting showroom
Preparation of reflected ceiling plans
Factors which influence lighting calculations
METHODS OF PRESENTATION:
Lecture, demonstration, field trips, critiques.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course the student should:
1. Review the factors involved in lighting design including: light sources,
their applications, quantities, and color effects.
2. View the use of natural and artificial light in interior design.
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Student Outcomes (cont.)
3. Draw reflected ceiling plans which work within the projects guidelines
and meet the clients needs and provide
A. accent lighting
B. ambient lighting
C. task lighting
4. Utilize good hand-drafting or computer drafting and lettering skills to
accurately produce the reflected ceiling plans and other drawings
required in the classroom.
5. Identify lamps and fixtures, which are suitable to solve a design
problem.
6. Design reflected ceiling plans for residential and commercial spaces.
7. Balance the information needed in your reflected ceiling plan on the
page including
a. key of fixtures (luminaries)
b. dimensioning
c. notes
d. title block
8. Make a print of the reflected ceiling plan.
9. Identify the different colorations of lamps and the concepts of Kelvin
temperature and CRI.
10. Compare the appearance of colored items under different light
sources.
11. Classify the type of lighting products required to provide light for
A. task lighting
B. ambient lighting
C. accent lighting
D. living room lighting
E. bathroom lighting
F. office lighting
12. Understand what information is required to calculate the amount of
light required for a space.
13. Develop a vocabulary of lighting terms and utilize these in discussions
and presentations.
14. Participate in classroom discussions
15. Give verbal presentations in class.
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
Successful completion of assigned reflected ceiling project and lighting
calculation project. Testing of vocabulary and technical information.
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MULTIPLE TEXTS MAY BE USED, SUCH AS:
Interior Lighting: for Designers 4th Edition Author: Gordon Publisher: Wiley
REVIEWED BY: Sandra Wong Darroch, Spring 2005