Lighting for Galleries and Exhibitions
Online course by Node Center
Apply before: October 10th
Duration: Oct 14 – Nov 4, 2014
Lecturer: Michael Dooney
Participation fee: 148,75 €
Click here to enroll
This course is designed to give an insight into lighting design with a focus on art galleries, museum and exhibition spaces. Participants will learn about the various tools and techniques available when designing lighting for an exhibition and how to best communicate these ideas to an architect, lighting designer or electrical planner when designing a space.
Topics discussed include the fundamentals of lighting design, the visual system and spatial perception, supporting topics specific to art and exhibition spaces, creating atmospheres, conservation, maintenance and flexibility. Geared towards those working in galleries, curators and exhibition designers, the course covers the theoretical and practical applications of lighting design and how this can support and enhance the exhibition of art.
*Online material available 24/7 during the duration of the course and 4 weekly video-conferences every Thursday at 7pm Central European Time
Enroll here, you will be redirected to our new Online Platform where you can directly enroll (click the enroll button) and pay for your course.
PROGRAM
Week 1 (Introduction)
- What is lighting design? Why is it important and how is it relevant to an exhibition space?
- History of lighting design
- How does light transform a space
- Best practices and examples of museum and gallery lighting
Week 2 (Application & Theory)
- Fundamentals of lighting design
- Light and colour
- Visual system and perception
Week 3 (Practical & Technical)
- Lamps, luminaires and lighting control
- Gallery types and lighting considerations
- Conservation
Week 4 (Bringing everything together)
- Holistic lighting design and approach to displaying of art
