Core Module Information
Module title: Light Art & Projection

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: DES11122
Module leader: Sarah Taylor
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Art Design and Photography
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

This module enables you to explore and develop your creative practice in light art and projection. You will research pioneering light artists who work in diverse contexts, including galleries, public spaces, and interior or exterior environments, to understand how light can shape perception, mood, and atmosphere.Through workshops and tutorials, you will experiment with projection mapping, optical fibre to test and develop your ideas. You will apply technical and conceptual skills to plan and prototype light installations, considering human experience, sustainability, and site-specific requirements.You will document and reflect on your process, critically evaluating your creative and technical decisions. By the end of the module, you will produce a coherent light art proposal and supporting materials that demonstrate your ability to research, plan, test, and communicate innovative lighting ideas.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically analyse pioneering work in light art, evaluating how light shapes experience in interior, exterior, and public spaces.

LO2: Conceptualise and develop innovative lighting proposals for interior and exterior contexts, integrating creative and technical considerations.

LO3: Test, analyse, and resolve lighting and projection design challenges using industry-standard tools and techniques.

LO4: Plan, document, and justify complex lighting projects, applying appropriate design principles, calculations, and technical methods.

LO5: Critically reflect on and evaluate your creative and technical decisions, demonstrating autonomy, professional judgement, and engagement with current practice.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Sarah Taylor
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Seminar 36 SEMINAR
Online Guided independent study 164 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 25 1~2~4 7 , WORDS= 50 hours Submitted in week 7, Portfolio 1 will detail all exploratory work undertaken in the module up to this point. Exploratory work will inform and culminate in a detailed proposal for a creative lighting installation.
Portfolio 50 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 100 hours Portfolio 2 will respond to feedback from Portfolio 1. This portfolio will extend the explorations undertaken in the first part of the module.You will produce a complex lighting scheme and a detailed proposal. The portfolio will also detail and demonstrate testing and evaluation of your work.
Report 25 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 2500 words In this report you will discuss and reflect on your own progress and learning through the module. This report will specifically address each learning outcome and how you have achieved the learning detailed.
Component 1 subtotal: 25
Component 2 subtotal: 75
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Light Art & Projection