- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
$663.59 - $676.98 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of INTD 2240 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 66543
Dates
Apr 14 - Jul 07 Loading
- CRN 66543
- $663.59 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 - Jul 07 | Mon | 13:00 - 16:15 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 353 |
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
Kristina Calero Horvath
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- "*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." No class on April 21 (Easter Monday) and May 19th (Victoria Day)
Status
Fall 2025
Below are two offerings of INTD 2240 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 46059
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 46059
- $676.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Wed | 13:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 351 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ***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.
Status
CRN 46060
Dates
Sep 13 - Nov 29 Loading
- CRN 46060
- $676.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 - Nov 29 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 305 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ***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.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.