Lighting. 3 credits, 3 contact hours

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Prerequisites: ARCH 314 or INT 222 . This elective explores light (both electric lighting and daylight) as a design tool and as a medium. The goal is for each student to acquire a familiarity and working knowledge of the basic concepts and tools of lighting design, lighting/lamp/load types, lighting products/fixtures, lighting controls, the lighting industry, applicable codes, and lighting sustainability. The class will review resources used by interior designers, architects, engineers and lighting designers to create and specify lighting solutions that enhance and complement their designs of residential, commercial, institutional, and outdoor environments.