Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED A
Date of Decision: 2024-04-16
Effective: 2024-05-08
Main field: Industrial Design
Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: KID2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand
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.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
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
Grading scale: UG - (U, G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment: 80% attendance. Home exam.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
Modules
Code: 0116. Name: Light and Colour.
Credits: 3.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser:
AAM030
AAMA01
Course coordinator: Pimkamol Mattsson,
pimkamol.mattsson@abm.lth.se