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
$634.04 - $676.98 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.25 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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of INTD 2240 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 66543
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 23 Loading
- CRN 66543
- $676.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 23 | Tue | 13:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 353 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Kristina Calero Horvath
Course outline
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." No class Monday May 18th (Victoria Day)
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CRN 66546
Dates
Apr 11 - Jun 27 Loading
- CRN 66546
- $634.04 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 - Jun 27 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Alison Bell
Course outline
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.
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Status
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