LIGHTING MATTERS
What does the course consist of and who and why will I benefit from taking this course?
- This is the first of a series of 21 Units explaining, in simple language and diagrams, the principles and technicalities of residential lighting design.
- It is aimed at architects, interior designers and property developers who wish to expand their knowledge portfolio and be able to do their own lighting design and specify their own chosen fittings.
- It is recommended this foundational Unit 1 is covered first as it outlines all the course content covered in more detail in the remaining 20 Units. These subsequent specialist units are designed to be either worked through in sequence or downloaded individually depending on time and need.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This initial Unit 1 is a foundation Unit in lighting design made up of 3 Modules, explaining the basics of lighting design, with a downloadable useful handout summarising the main points and useful handout listing useful lighting terminology.
MODULE 1
You will learn the most important aspects of lighting design and how to convey what you are trying to achieve for your client.
How to design the light in a space to create layered lighting.
This is how a room really develops into a three dimensional space.
Insider tips and how to ‘correct’ some architectural imperfections through clever use of light.
- Basic Lighting Design Theory
- Part L Building Regulations (UK)
- General, Task & Accent Lighting
- Getting Creative: How to design light
- Presenting the Lighting Design Concept
MODULE 2
How to choose the correct light fitting for the job – and learn why.
- Basic Lighting Fittings
- Your Lighting ‘Tool Box’
- Basic Photometrics
- Circuiting
- Switches, Dimmers & Lighting Control
- How to read a Lighting Key
MODULE 3
How to design a basic lighting plan and light fittings specification.
(The electrician needs to know where to put the wires and which wires to install).
- How to design a basic lighting plan
- How to write a lighting specification for your plan
- How to deliver your lighting design ‘pack’ to be implemented on site
WHO IS IT FOR?
This Unit has been put together for any architects, interior designers or property developers who wish to be able to do their own lighting design and already have a background in designing space and layouts.
At the end of this Unit, you will be able to produce a basic lighting plan and lighting product specification to give to your electrical contractor to work from on site.
MEET SUZY DALLAS
Hello, I’m Suzy Dallas and thank you for visiting my foundation module in lighting design. You may wonder why I’m qualified to teach residential lighting design to architects and interior designers?
Having trained as an interior designer, I very quickly realised the key role good lighting plays in an interior space. I then decided to learn all I could about lighting design and partnered with an international lighting design director. We worked together on designing lighting schemes for residential and commercial interiors in the UK and Europe.
In my 15 years in the lighting business (and 25 in the interiors business), I found the same comment kept cropping up in the projects where a professional lighting designer hadn’t been hired, “My subject is already huge … I simply haven’t got time to learn about this … the electrician will have to do it…”. And “the client can do it with the electrician". Now, this is problematic because the client doesn’t know what is possible and the electrician hasn’t quoted to spend hours doing the design work.
So, I will teach you the core foundational information you need to know in an interesting multi media format. No tests or exams. Just the basic information which can then be developed and built on through downloading our additional specialist modules.
FAQs
How long will this course take?
You can work through the course at your own pace. There are no tests or exams at the end.
How long will I have access to the course after purchasing?
You will have access to the course indefinitely, so you can refer back whenever you need.
What experience/qualifications do I need to have in order to complete this course?
It would be useful to have a basic understanding of drawing software such as CAD or Vectorworks so you can draw the lighting symbols layer on top of the interior layout plan. But, if necessary, the lighting symbols & positioning can be drawn onto the layout plan by hand.
What is your refund policy?
If you are not completely satisfied with the course, you have 14 days to request a full refund.
Is private coaching offered?
Please contact Suzy directly to discuss your requirements on [email protected]
FEATURED PRODUCTS
Below is the first Unit of a pack of 21.
DOWNLOAD OUR FREE E-BOOK LIGHTING DESIGN UNPLUGGED
This will provide you with a glimpse into the subject and serve as an introduction to our Lighting Design courses.
