Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2012

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

Each year new and exciting lighting projects are being undertaken around the world, new technologies are being introduced and more importantly new ways of solving lighting situations. This unit brings together all the contributing factors in a lighting design package as studied in other units in this course, from the equipment to the design within the space or environment, the integration with daylight, to the human factors of comfort and visibility and sustainability and gives the student the opportunity to examine and critically analyse new lighting projects, as well as undertake their own total lighting design.

Aims

In this unit we will examine issues of modern lighting, what research is telling us about lighting and how it can be applied to improve our lit environment and well-being.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an appreciation of the complexities of a total lighting design package.

2. Understand the purpose of undertaking surveys related to lighting in a space, and the techniques of designing, undertaking and analysing a survey of people working in a particular environment.

3. Perform integrated daylighting/artificial lighting design of installations and associated energy performance considerations.

4. Demonstrate an awareness of new technologies and their application to lighting situations.

5. Demonstrate an ability to work independently or collaboratively as required and further demonstrate an ability to communicate ideas and concepts in both oral and written form.

Content

A series of case studies of lighting projects from the simple to the large complex public lighting installations, concentrating on all aspects of design, final effect, and sustainability.

The unit will include an assignment by each student undertaking either a full design of a new lighting installation, or an analysis of an existing installation.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

In this unit you will learn mostly through formal lecture/discussion groups and through exercises. Basic material will be provided on the unit Blackboard website, allowing time in formal class time or on-line discussion sessions for problem solving and interactive discussion of all the issues associated with total lighting packages. Examples of some of the latest techniques in the lighting of buildings and installations incorporating energy efficient techniques and human factor comfort will provide a platform for discussions and analysis. You will also undertake computer design of installations incorporating facets of lighting design.

Assessment

It is important for your professional careers that you demonstrate that you have met all the objectives of this unit and to achieve this you should obtain an overall pass mark of at least 50%, and a minimum of 40% in each of the three assessment areas.Feedback to students in the formative components of the assessment will occur in one or more of the following forms : as individual written comments on assignments returned to the students, worked answer sheets handed out to students or placed on the unit Blackboard-site, or through class discussions.

Assessment name: Project
Description: (Formative and summative) - Survey of people working in an office space and their feelings about their lit environment.
Relates to objectives: 2 to 5.
Weight: 35%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: See Blackboard Site

Assessment name: Report
Description: (Formative and summative) - Assignment on advanced daylighting topic.
Relates to objectives: 1, 3, 4 and 5.
Weight: 35%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: See Blackboard Site

Assessment name: Quiz/Test
Description: (Formative and summative) - design and application exercises.
Relates to objectives: 1, 4 and 5.
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: See Blackboard Site

Academic Honesty

Academic honesty means that you are expected to exhibit honesty and act responsibly when undertaking assessment. Any action or practice on your part which would defeat the purposes of assessment is regarded as academic dishonesty. The penalties for academic dishonesty are provided in the Student Rules. For more information you should consult the QUT Library resources for avoiding plagiarism.

Resource materials

1. Julian W (1999) Lighting: Basic Concepts, University of Sydney

2. Pritchard DC (1992) Lighting, 5th edition, Longman

3. Lighting and Human Performance II, EPRI Technical Report 1006415

4. Daylight in Buildings: A Source book on Daylighting Systems and Components, IEA

5. Solar heating and Cooling Programme Publication (2000)

6. IESNA Lighting Handbook, 9th edition, Editor M. Rea

Students should also make use of the Web to source manufacturer's data and general information on instruments, products and materials.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 30-Sep-2011