LIGHT AND COLOUR | AAM030 |
Aim
The aim of the course is to give knowledge about light and colour as important parts of the human surroundings and the basics for good lighting and colour planning. Further the aim is to give knowledge about light- and colour perception and about the impact of light and colour on the experience of the environment. The aim is also to present recent research on the impact of light and colour on human well being and health and finally to apply the gained knowledge in a design assignment.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
Contents
The course consists of lectures that presents environmental psychology research about the importance of light and colour on human experiences and well being. The lectures are complemented with seminars and external experts on relevant problems such as different light sources, trends in colour and luminaries construction. An individual design assignment in a specific lighting situation is also a part of the course. The assignment is presented and defended at a final seminar.
The content of the course is the following:
Environmental psychology an overview
Subjective and objective effects of light and colour
Perceptual psychology phenomenon
visual and non-visual reactions
preferences and trends
subjective and objective measure techniques
light sources, electronics an overview
light design and user demands
study journey
Literature
- Liljefors, A. & Ejhed. J. 1990. Bättre belysning. Byggforskningsrådet, Stockholm.
Fördjupning:
- Fridell Anter, K. (red.), 2006. Forskare och praktiker om färg ljus - rum. Formas, Stockholm.
- Hård, A., Küller, R., Sivik, L. & Svedmyr, Å. 1995. Upplevelse av färg och färgsatt miljö. Färgantologi bok 2, Byggforskningsrådet, Stockholm.
- Hjertén, R., Mattsson, I & Westholm, H. 2001. Ljus inomhus. Arkus, Stockholm.
- Küller, R. 2004. Planning for Good Indoor Lighting. Building Issues, 14 (1). Lund University.
- Starby, L. 2003. En bok om belysning. Ljuskultur, Stockholm.