Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2019

After completing the course, the student shall:

- demonstrate comprehension of luminaires used in expo and event
- display knowledge of lighting techniques used for expo and event
- display knowledge about how light enhances and clarifies the message
- display knowledge about planning methods based on visual evaluation
- display detailed knowledge about how to create esthetic and well-functioning lighting installations that meets the users needs
- demonstrate comprehension of techniques used to create interaction between people and light and spaces

- demonstrate the ability to plan lighting for visual communication
- demonstrate the ability to independently describe and analyze the light in a room to capture the essence of its message
- demonstrate the ability to independently describe an analyze light in a room
- demonstrate the ability to independently describe and analyze the lighting planning in a room

- demonstrate the ability to suggest how a lighting installation should be designed and used to strengthen messages
- demonstrate the refined ability to communicate and sell a lighting concept

The course explores the usage and the purpose of lighting within the setting of expo and event. By visual evaluation lighting installations are planned to communicate a message for promotional or entertainment purposes.

This course includes the following elements:
- Luminaire technology
- Lighting control systems
- Visual communication with lighting
- Interaction between man, light and environment
- Lighting and user experience
- The lighting planning process and planning methods
- Further development of an original light installation
- Lighting tests and mock-up prototypes
- Visual evaluation

Lectures, seminars and workshops.

The teaching is conducted in English.

General entry requirements and completed courses 60 credits in first cycle, including Basics in Light Source and Luminaire Proficiency 6 credits and Create with Light 12 credits as well as project experience (or the equivalent).

The course is graded Fail (U) or Pass (G).

The final grade will only be issued after satisfactory completion of all assessments.

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Project work	9 credits	U/G
Exercises	6 credits	U/G

The literature list for the course will be provided latest one month before the course starts.