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  Course Description
Course Name : Environmental Control- Lighting Design

Course Code : ICM209

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof. F.YEŞİM GÜRANİ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the basic concepts of lighting and purpose of lighting.
Learns how to design appropriate lighting for the function of the space. Recognizes the importance of lighting in interior design whether it is natural or artificial.
Gains the skills to choose artificial lighting sources in architectural analysis in his/her professional life.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach light, physical basis of light, Reflection, Absorption, Color, values which identify colors; luminous flux, light intensity, Vision and visual perception; The general principles of lighting: Natural lighting, artificial lighting, approximate calculation method of artificial lighting, light sources, lighting tools and fixtures. lighting system selection, design criteria, and lighting design projects.

Course Contents : Concept of Lighting, Natural and artificial lighting, approximate calculation method of artificial lighting, light sources, student presentations.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Interior Design Studio 2


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Course content, evaluation methods standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
2 the sense of sight (physical, physiological, psychological) standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures discussion
3 eye and vision, spectrum, contrast, glare standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
4 concepts forming the quality of lighting standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
5 the nature of light, shadow, glow, daylight control standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
6 spectural structure of light, color concept standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion
7 concepts forming the quality of lighting, luminous flux, luminous intensity, illuminance standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
8 midterm exam evaluation evaluation
9 Downlight, uplight, task lighting, linear lighting systems, standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures discussion
10 Downlight, uplight, task lighting,track lighting systems, linear lighting systems, spotlight, fibre optic , emergency lighting, decorative lighting standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
11 Types of lamps: selection of lamp, principles of usage standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures discussion
12 Normal incandescence (glow wire) lamp, fluoresce, halogen and metallic vapor discharge lamps. standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
13 approximate calculation method of artificial lighting standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
14 interior lighting design standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures discussion
15 interior lighting design standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures discussion
16/17 Final exam evaluation evaluation


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Pritchard, David Cristopher. “Lighting”, 1999, Longman.
 Egan, David. “Concept in Architectural Lighting” 1983, NewYork.
 Myerson, Jeremy. King, Laurence. “Internatioanl Lighting Design” 1996.
 Reid, Esmond. “Understanding Building a Multidisciplinary Approach”.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 10 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 analyzes collected data, synethsizes various information and ideas, evaluates findings and has the ability to use these in the process of interior design 5
2 is aware of interior spaces and the environment we live in and has the ability to detect problems in theses spcaes and needs from a critical and rational perspective 5
3 follows the scientific and technological developments in the field of interior design and improves him/herself based on these advancements 4
4 Knows about concepts, debates and developments in the field of interior design 4
5 Knows at least one foreign language to be able to follow literature and current developments in the international platforms and interact with colleagues 0
6 is aware of the effects of universal, social and environmental dimensions in interior design and applications and realize issues such as sustainable development, innovation and entrepreneurship 5
7 Knows about project and site management and practices, staff health, environmental and occupational safety 0
8 Makes presentations using visual aids and writes reports about related topics when necessary 4
9 has the necessary knowledge in basic design, history and technical background to execute Interior Architecture 2
10 evaluates analysis, findings, conclusions and proposals about an idea or a project 4
11 is aware of the legal consequences of interior design applications 0
12 has the ability to use theoretical, methodological and practical information in professional field in order to develop interior design proposals and applications 4
13 has the ability to create and apply contemporary, creative and aesthetic design proposals under realistic physical, social and economic restrictions within the framework of aesthetic values and user´s needs 4
14 is able to move forward in all phases as a designer; from the planning of projects until the application stage and has the ability to choose and effectively use tools, techniques and technologies during the process of planning, design, drawing, software, application 2
15 is competent to work individually and knows to prioritize 4
16 has professional, scientific and ethical responsibility concerning the profession of interior design 2
17 has the ability to improve him/herself scientifically, socially, culturally and physically within the framework of lifelong learning 4
18 is competent in team work, works efficiently in a team in multi-disciplinary areas, communicates and takes responsibility 4
19 is competent in spoken and written Turkish 4
20 does literature research in controversial concepts in the field of interior design, is competent in researching databases and other information sources 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 0 0 0
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 2 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 52
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.08
ECTS Credit: 2