Course Overview
This course identifies characteristics of different light sources with emphasis on residential applications and examines the fundamentals of lighting design. Students will learn the foundations of lighting design with the goal of having a working knowledge of functional and aesthetic lighting solutions. Characteristics of different light sources will be introduced and applications identified in class and through field trips. Residential reflected ceiling plans will be produced along with a lighting schedule.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$691.02
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Recognize the historical evolution of light sources and lamp types.
- Identify the theories that affect lighting design.
- Recognize the impact of light on human visual sense.
- Identify the effects of natural light in interior spaces.
- Evaluate the lighting of a space to determine character and mood.
- Apply ambient, task, accent, and sparkle lighting as layers within a residential interior.
- Produce a residential reflected ceiling plan and a lighting schedule.
Effective as of Fall 2025
Related Programs
Introduction to Lighting (INTD 2240) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Interior Design Fundamentals
Certificate Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of INTD 2240 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 46059
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 46059
- $691.02 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 12:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 351 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
izabela Pudlak
Course outline
Important information
- ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. Waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on registration day. If you wish to be placed on the INTD department maintained waitlist for this course, please email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your name, student number, course number, and CRN. No Classes on Sep 30 and Nov 11, Stat Holidays.
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CRN 46060
Dates
Sep 12 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 46060
- $691.02 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Nov 28 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Burnaby |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. Waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on registration day. If you wish to be placed on the INTD department maintained waitlist for this course, please email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your name, student number, course number, and CRN.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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Winter 2027
Below are two offerings of INTD 2240 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 87157
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 24 Loading
- CRN 87157
- $691.02 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 305 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
izabela Pudlak
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. If you wish to be placed on the INTD Department maintained waitlist for this course, please email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your Name, Student Number, Course Number, and CRN. Please note - waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on Registration Day.
Confirmation
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CRN 87156
Dates
Jan 07 - Mar 25 Loading
- CRN 87156
- $691.02 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | Thu | 12:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 305 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Alison Bell
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. If you wish to be placed on the INTD Department maintained waitlist for this course, please email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your Name, Student Number, Course Number, and CRN. Please note - waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on Registration Day.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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