Architectural Lighting Design (ARCH 498)

Concentrating on electric lighting and how to use it to enhance the built environment, this course utilizes a variety of teaching methods.

These teaching methods include:

• Site visits: the class will examine and analyze the best lighting design sites throughout Seattle
• Guest Presentations: by industry leaders including Lighting Designers and Lighting Manufactures
• Lighting Fixture Models: students will study, design and construct working lighting fixtures that creatively solves a lighting challenge
• Lectures and Demonstrations: covering various aspects of lighting design including: Process, Technology and Application
• Theatrical Lighting Techniques: utilizing the Drama Lab Studio lighting instruments
• Lighting Calculations: students will learn basic lighting calculations to verify design goals
• Final Projects: students will present final lighting design projects to a jury of practicing lighting professionals

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