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DESA1004: Designing with Surfaces and Light
2023 unit information
Objects only become visible when light reflects off of them. This online unit explores the ways in which light interacts with surfaces, objects, and the human visual system. Architectural design decisions regarding the lighting, as well as exterior and interior surfaces of a building, alter the perceptual experience of users and should be done thoughtfully. This unit introduces students to the way humans perceive and experience the built environment. It covers some of the fundamental properties of light, mechanisms of human perception, and the ways that light interacts with surfaces. The application of these topics to design decisions is also discussed. Students demonstrate their understanding of the presented material and apply their knowledge to critically analyse their own environments. Due to the high volume of interest in this course, all questions and enquiries will be answered in online discussion forums on Canvas, instead of in face-to-face consultation. No early results are available for this unit. No extensions will be granted because of failed internet access.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Architectural and Design Science |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Corequisites:
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DESA2612 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a thorough understanding of the knowledge presented in learning modules and able to analyse light and its relationship to architectural design
- LO2. use information effectively in a range of contexts and create new knowledge and understanding through writing and literacy skills and the process of research and inquiry
- LO3. engage with and draw upon theoretical knowledge of light, efficiently and professionally
- LO4. recognise and value communication as a tool for negotiating and creating a new understanding, interacting with others, and furthering learning
- LO5. apply lighting knowledge in design contexts using innovation and problems solving skills
- LO6. draw upon an extensive body of historical, theoretical, social and political knowledge when thinking through ideas and issues.
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