Lighting & Acoustics for ID

Course Code
BID 206
Course Title
Lighting & Acoustics for ID
Course Description

This course gives students an in-depth understanding of lighting design systems and their importance in interior design. Students will learn to recognize the basics of acoustics design and understand its significance in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing interiors. The course covers various control systems and the characteristics of natural lighting as a sustainable illumination tool. Students will learn to classify and justify the types of artificial light sources, including their properties, efficacy, life expectancy, and the effects of the Color Rendering Index and Kelvin ratings. Through analysis and design knowledge, students will learn to select and distribute various luminaries to achieve specific lighting design goals in different interior functions. The course also includes practical training in preparing, illustrating, and drawing professional lighting design drawings and presentations. By the end, the students will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to design effective and efficient lighting and acoustics systems that enhance the functionality and aesthetics of interior spaces.

Prerequisites
BID 201
Credits
3
Course Type
Theory, Lab
Offered
Spring