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Florence

Business, Studio Art and Liberal Arts - Winter 1 2010
Introduction to Lighting

45
Language Level: Taught In English
Introduction to Lighting [DI ID IL 270]
Language of Instruction: English
Course taken with: International Students
Florence University of the Arts and Apicius International School of Hospitality (Florence, Italy)

Course Description

Area of Study

College of Digital Imaging and Visual Arts > Interior Design and Industrial Design

Hours & Credits

45

Hours of Instruction

3

Semester Credit Units

4

Quarter Credit Units

Notes regarding credits...

*No credit granted for this course for those obtaining a USD transcript.

Prerequisites and Language Level

Taught In English
There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.
Introduction to Interior Design.

Overview

This course introduces students to the art and technology of lighting and explores the use of lighting as a design element in the interior environment. Students will learn to analyze lighting installations, calculate lighting levels for interiors, select appropriate light fixtures, and prepare a lighting plan based on one of their studio projects. Emphasis will be placed on technical and aesthetic issues in relation to the illumination of interiors.