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Introduction to Lighting INTD 2240

Interior Design Course

Course details

​This course identifies characteristics of different light source 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 generic lighting schedule.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

3.0

Cost

$584.66 - $638.03 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below are two offerings of INTD 2240 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 66546

Duration

Sat Apr 15 - Sat Jun 24 (11 weeks)

  • 11 weeks
  • CRN 66546
  • $584.66
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 15 - Jun 24 Sat 09:00 - 12:15 Online
Instructor

Alison Bell

Course outline

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Cost

$584.66

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. *Please note - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 66543

Duration

Mon Apr 17 - Mon Jul 10 (11 weeks)

  • 11 weeks
  • CRN 66543
  • $623.41
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 17 - Jul 10 Mon 13:00 - 16:15 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 305
Instructor

Kristina Calero Horvath

Course outline

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Cost

$623.41

Important information
  1. **Please note* - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. There will be no class on Monday May 22nd (Victoria Day) and Monday July 03 (day in lieu of Canada Day)
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Fall 2023

Below are three offerings of INTD 2240 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 46060

Duration

Sat Sep 09 - Sat Dec 02 (11 weeks)

  • 11 weeks
  • CRN 46060
  • $638.03
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 09 - Dec 02 Sat 09:00 - 12:15 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 305
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$638.03

Important information
  1. ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. No class held Sept. 30 & Nov. 11 - stat holidays.
Status

CRN 46058

Duration

Mon Sep 11 - Mon Dec 11 (11 weeks)

  • 11 weeks
  • CRN 46058
  • $638.03
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 11 - Dec 11 Mon 18:00 - 21:15 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 351
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$638.03

Important information
  1. ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. No class held Oct. 2, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 - stat holidays
Status

CRN 46059

Duration

Wed Sep 13 - Wed Nov 29 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 46059
  • $638.03
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 13 - Nov 29 Wed 13:00 - 16:00 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 351
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$638.03

Important information
  1. ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice.
Status

Full

This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Identify characteristics of different 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 accent, task, ambient and sparkle as layered lighting to a residential interior.
  • Produce residential reflected ceiling plan and a generic lighting schedule.

Effective as of Fall 2019

Related Programs

Introduction to Lighting (INTD 2240) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Interior Design Fundamentals
    Certificate Full-time/Part-time

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