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:

You will apply principles of light art and projection to architectural and spatial design schemes. This will include the specification of hardware and software for light art installations and interpretation of proposed locations. You will consider human factors along with technical issues (installation, power supply, control schedules). Physical and CAD modelling will be used to prototype and communicate location and layout, and details for installation. Costing and budget constraints are also included.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Conceptualise creative lighting installations.

LO2: Appraise and analyse the application of advanced lighting principles for art and design.

LO3: Plan and document complex creative lighting proposals.

LO4: Analyse advanced technical problems and propose solutions for creative lighting installations.

LO5: Test and prototype creative lighting projects.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, 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