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Light and Vision

DESC9167

In lighting design, the primary function of light is to facilitate visual perception of the illuminated scene. User-centred lighting design requires a thorough understanding of the biological link between light and vision. In this unit, students learn the fundamentals of the human visual system and the physical properties of light that impact perception. Specific topics includes an overview of visual anatomy, the behaviour of the photoreceptors, and post-receptoral processing that leads to colour perception. The spectral, spatial, and temporal characteristics of the different visual processing pathways are also covered. Important visual phenomena, such as chromatic adaptation and contrast effects, are discussed. The link between fundamental knowledge of the human visual system and the practical application of lighting design is emphasized.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Postgraduate

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 102

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: DESC9167

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: No

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