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Introduction to Lighting INTD 2240

Interior Design Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

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

Domestic fees

$609.17 - $650.03 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below are two offerings of INTD 2240 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 66546

Duration

Sat Apr 13 - Sat Jun 29 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 66546
  • Domestic fees $609.17
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 13 - Jun 29 Sat 09:00 - 12:00 Online
Instructor

Shauna Root

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$609.17

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. *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 back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 66543

Duration

Mon Apr 15 - Mon Jul 08 (11 weeks)

  • 11 weeks
  • CRN 66543
  • Domestic fees $650.03
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 15 - Jul 08 Mon 13:00 - 16:15 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 305
Instructor

Kristina Calero Horvath

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$650.03

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. No class May 20th (Victoria Day) or July 1st (Canada Day) **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 back next term 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:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Construction and the Environment

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

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