Lighting Design Fundamentals Course Overview
Course: INTD 2370 | Lighting Design SP26 Instructor: Tim Anderson Schedule: Tuesdays 8:05pm - 10:35pm Office Hours: Wednesdays 5:00-5:30pm (Computer Lab) or by appointment
Course Overview
Description: Exploration of the nature of light, perception, materiality, and lighting vocabulary Key Topics: • Daylighting and shadows • Reflective light on materials • Light, health, and sustainable design Method: Lectures, research, built case studies, and a final lighting project
Learning Objectives
Core Skills: • Understand principles of natural and artificial lighting • Select and apply luminaires appropriately • Read and interpret construction documents CIDA Standards: Demonstrate how light impacts health, safety, and wellbeing
Materials & Communication
Textbook: Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition (Karlen & Spangler) Communication: • Primary: Microsoft Teams • Email: Wade College email only • Response Time: Allow 24 hours • Quiet Hours: Avoid messaging before 8am or after 6pm
Attendance Policy
Expectation: Attendance is critical for success; recorded at the start of class Absences: • Notify professor immediately if missing class • Penalty: 5 points subtracted per absence • Tardies: 2 tardies = 1 absence • Breaks: Breaks >5 mins count as tardy/absent
Assignments & Digital Work
Submission Platform: Microsoft Teams (No email submissions) Format: PDF ONLY unless advised otherwise Late Policy: Contact professor immediately; late work may require administrative advising Exams: Midterm and Final are major grade components; project-based exams must be scanned and submitted
AI Policy
Permitted Use: • Brainstorming, grammar checking, and research strategy • Image generation (e.g., Adobe Firefly) for visuals Prohibited Use: • Submitting AI content as your own • Writing full essays or answering exam questions Requirement: You must cite/acknowledge any AI tools used
Grading Scale
A: 90-100 (Exceptional work/Independent thinking) B: 80-89 (Good work) C: 70-79 (Satisfactory) D: 60-69 (Unsatisfactory) F: 59 or below Note: Extra credit is typically not offered
Important Spring 2026 Dates
Feb 9: Classes Begin Feb 16: Add/Drop Ends April 3: College Closed (Good Friday) April 20: Last day to Withdraw with a 'W' May 22: Graduation / End of Term
Weekly Schedule Overview
Week 1 (Feb 10): Intros & Syllabus Week 9 (April 7): Midterm Week 15 (May 19): Final Exam Note: Specific topics for Weeks 2-14 will be announced in class Get ready to explore the fascinating world of lighting design!