Goal of the course:  

 Understanding the basic design issues related to illumination of the exterior spaces in the built environment 

Course content / class schedule:  

1.Student will learn the difference between Functional versus Decorative lighting in exterior spaces

2. Student will learn how artificial lighting can shape the appearance of an urban space

3. Student will learn necessary tools (luminaires, light sources, lighting control etc.) to design artificial illumination for an urban realm

4. Student will be able to identify problems related to external illumination in the urban environments

5. Student will be able to correctly assess design proposals for exterior illumination based on aesthetic and functional criteria

Classes will be conducted in a hybrid manner. Lectures and consultations will be held online and workshop will be held in person in November at Gdańsk Tech. Campus based on below schedule:

8.11, 15.11, 22.11, 29.11, 6.12, 13.12, 10.01, 17.01, 24.01

Workshop dates in November still to be TBC

!!! Attention first class will begin on 8th of November 2021 at 14:15 and will be held online !!!

Link to class will be uploaded to e-nauczanie platform

Time 14:15-17:00 (3h)

Room: Microsoft Teams meeting online, link will be provided before the class commence

Passing conditions/earning the ECTS credit:
1. The attendance of ALL lectures/classes and active participation;
2. A 10 minute presentation of a lighting design solution for an exterior space based on student’s current project.
3. A3 Presentation in PDF format.
4. Participating in the Gdansk Tech survey on quality of class etc., lecturer etc.