Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The objective of this module is to introduce students to the basic photometric and colorimetric terms, quantities and relationships as well as the processes involved in the perception and appreciation of the luminous environment. The course will propose to master the link between subjective observation and the metrics behind. This covers: real scenes, indoor, outdoor, stage, automotive and virtual spaces.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the module will gain the following qualifications:

• Understand the basic photometry terms, fundamental laws and colorimetric systems used in international standards
• Understand the basic physiology of the human eye and visual perception
• Understand and being able to describe light propagation and light interaction with matter
• Ability to relate to the possibilities offered by materials with embedded nanoparticles or diffractive surfaces
• Understand the characteristics and performance of common known light sources (including daylight)

Skills

Students who complete the module will gain the following qualifications

• Ability to describe basic photometry terms, fundamental laws and colorimetric systems used in international standards
• Ability to compute illuminances for various light sources (point and area light sources)
• Ability to assess contribution of light reflection on surfaces
• Ability to measure luminous quantities with portable equipment and relate to the quantities
• The ability to select the most appropriate light source for a given application
• The ability to communicate results of measurements and calculations

Competences

Students who complete the module will gain the following qualifications

• Ability to synthesize anduse achieved knowledge of light and lighting and apply this in practical and theoretical situations.
• Ability to apply objective methods of measurements, observation and analysis of lighting conditions based on a scientific approach to light
• Ability to analyse and understand various lighting patterns occurring in space

Type of instruction

Refer to the overview of instruction types listed in § 17.

Exam

Exams