University of Technology Sydney

88525 Light, New Materials and Form 2

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UTS: Design, Architecture and Building: Architecture
Credit points: 6 cp

Subject level:

Undergraduate

Result type: Grade and marks

Requisite(s): 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10271 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10272 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture Bachelor of International Studies OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10322 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10423 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture Bachelor of Languages and Cultures OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10004 Bachelor of Design Architecture OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10325 Bachelor of Design Architecture Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10413 Bachelor of Design Architecture Master of Architecture OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09079 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours)

Description

Light, materials, form and space are the primary elements that create and define human environments. Through the manipulation and enhancement of these elements, the human experience can be shifted, elevated, orientated and guided. In this subject students explore the effects that spatial and elemental forms, lighting, colour and materials can have on the experience and interpretation of a space. This elective expands the scale of lighting applications beyond the object and the room, and explores the interior-exterior relationship and the role of lighting in the urban realm. This subject also focuses on the night-time with a darkness-minded design approach.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of light, photometry and colorimetry.
2. Effectively select and use of lamps, light fixtures and controls for lighting installations.
3. Explore and explain the effects of illuminated objects in external public spaces.
4. Examine the effects of new material technologies on the spatial qualities of interior environments.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of the interaction of light and materials by laboratory research and practical application.
6. Clearly communicate design intent using two- and three-dimensional representation.

Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)

This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:

  • Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team, initiate partnerships with others, take a leadership role when required and constructively contribute to peer learning and critique (C.1)
  • Ability to communicate ideas effectively, including oral, written, visual, analogue and digital presentations (2D and 3D) (C.2)
  • Ability to apply experimentation in thinking and practice as a means toward developing an individual design approach (I.1)
  • Ability to understand and generate design propositions across a diverse range of design scenarios and negotiate final propositions with multiple stakeholders (I.2)
  • Ability to rigorously explore, apply and extend multiple representational techniques (P.2)
  • Ability to apply and deploy disciplinary learning, with a continuing commitment to professional development (P.3)
  • Ability to reflect on, challenge and interrogate theoretical speculation (R.4)

Contribution to the development of graduate attributes

The term CAPRI is used for the five Design, Architecture and Building faculty graduate attributes. The course content, learning strategies and assesment structure is explicitly designed with these attributes in mind.

C = communication and groupwork

A = attributes and values

P = practical and professional

R = research and critique

I = innovation and creativity

Teaching and learning strategies

Content will be delivered through presentations and structured exercises that will guide the student step by step to apply the knowledge independently. People enrolled to the subject will be expected to be actively involved in the tutorials to enrich the knowledge of the class. Resources developed by the tutor will be provided to students as included in the class presentations and possible evening study visits to undertake field studies to compliment the knowledge of students.

Content (topics)

This subject addresses the following issues and topics :

1. Lighting in the urban context
2. The role of lighting to transform architecture in the nightscape
3. Architectural lighting concepts and design methodologies
4. Architectural lighting techniques and technologies
5. Types and characteristics of lighting equipment and their application in practice

Assessment

Assessment task 1: Lighting Experimentation, Investigations and Research

Intent:

Experiment and record how light interacts with different materials and simulate ideas for nighttime
spatial context: 1A Investigations and Experiments -Group work 10%
Observe and audit examples of nightscape and develop understanding of design factors:1B
Observations and Analysis -Individual work 10%

Undertake research into benchmark buildings and structures in the field of urban lighting design:1C
Research and Reflections -Individual work 15%

Objective(s):

This task addresses the following subject learning objectives:

4, 5 and 6

This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.):

C.1, C.2, I.1, I.2 and R.4

Type: Report
Groupwork: Group, group and individually assessed
Weight: 35%
Length:

Refer to brief/ handout for further information

Criteria:

Assessment Task 1A: Light and Materials Experiments


Marking Type: Group Work
Due date: Week 4 23 Aug 2021 Mon
(UPLOAD FILE TO DRIVE BY 22 AUG SUNDAY 5 PM)
Course Intended Learning Outcomes: C-1, R-4, I-1
Weight: 10%

Subject Objectives: 1,2,4


Task Description
Use a variety of light sources to experiment and record how light interacts with the materials. Play with textured, transparent, translucent and coloured materials, coloured and white light, multiple light sources, projectors, slides, shadows and movement. Use different scaled human figure in the experiments to give a sense of scale and space. Do this in a methodical manner and record results by sketching, photographing and filming. Choose 3 different experiments to demonstrate to the class and record on 3 A3 landscape pdf sheets. Produce a one minute long video creating a narrative about scale and space using your experiments.


Task Deliverables

  • 1-minute-long video
  • Upload pdf presentation to drive (1 Combined pdf file only, Max 3 sheets and Max file size 30MB)
  • Present to Class (10 min per Group)


Assessment criteria

  1. Quality of collaborative work and clarity of presentation (C-1) 40%
  2. Depth of Experimentation and Inventiveness (I-1) 40%
  3. Demonstration of Critical Understanding (R-4) 20%

Feedback: Students will receive verbal feedback and marks uploaded to Review

Assessment Task 1B: Photographic Nightscape Analysis


Marking Type: Individual
Due date: Week 5 30 Aug 2021 Mon
(UPLOAD FILE TO DRIVE BY 29 AUG SUNDAY 5 PM)
Course Intended Learning Outcomes: A-2, R-4, I-1
Weight: 10%
Subject Objectives: 1,2


Task Description
Choose three sites (one building, one landscape (e.g. a park, a street, a plaza) and one uninhabitable structure (e.g. a bridge, a monument, a public artwork etc…) within close proximity of where you live to investigate. Analyse their lighting through photographs. Document key night-time aspects of these sites both at macro level as well as at detail level with attention to the dialogue of light and architecture. Answer questions such as:

  • how do lighting transforms the site at night time, compared to during day time
  • how does the occupant’s/transient’s activities, behaviours, movement patterns change between daytime and night time and what’s the role of lighting in this change
  • how does light work in dialogue with the forms, materials and finishes?
  • how would you re-imagine this site at night? How could it be improved? Speculate!


Present the research in up to 2 sheets per site (up to a total of 6 sheets) of A3 landscape, collating:

  • a 100 word summary per site in your own words
  • images (photographs/drawings/diagrams/photocollages) of existing conditions and your ideas of how improvements can be made


Task Deliverables

  • Upload pdf presentation to online drive (1 Combined Pdf file only, Max 6 sheets and Max file size 60MB)
  • Present to Class (5 min)

Assessment criteria

  1. Ability to position work within the disciplinary context (A-2) 30%
  2. Originality of material (I-1) 30%
  3. Demonstration of Critical Understanding and Depth of analysis (R-4) 40%

Feedback: Students will receive marks uploaded to Review


Assessment Task 1C: Inspirational Nightscapes


Marking Type: Individual
Due date: Week 7 13 Sep 2021 Mon
(UPLOAD FILE TO DRIVE BY 12 SEP SUNDAY 5 PM)
Course Intended Learning Outcomes: A-2, R-4, I-1
Weight: 15%
Subject Objectives: 1, 2


Task Description
Research 3 examples of inspirational nightscapes (one building, one landscape (e.g. a park, a street, a plaza) and one uninhabitable structure (e.g. a bridge, an underpass, a public artwork etc…) that use artificial lighting in different ways to create atmosphere, inspiration or stimulation. The sites can be from any location, era or culture. (Ideally international examples) Present the research in up to 2 sheets per site (up to a total of 6 sheets) of A3 landscape, collating:

  • a 100 word summary per site in your own words
  • images (photographs/drawings/diagrams/photocollages)
  • 1 of the images per site must be a diagrammatic lighting plan of lighting
  • 1 of the images per site must be a diagrammatic cross section showing how lighting works with the site/building


Task Deliverables

  • Upload pdf presentation to online drive (1 Combined pdf file only, Max 6 sheets and Max file size 60MB)
  • Present to Class (5 min)

Assessment criteria

  1. Ability to position work within the disciplinary context (A-2) 30%
  2. Originality of material (I-1) 30%
  3. Demonstration of Critical Understanding and Depth of analysis (R-4) 40%

Feedback: Students will receive marks uploaded to Review

Assessment task 2: Lighting Project

Intent:

Develop strategic and holistic design solutions with a masterplanning approach to architectural lighting: 2A Lighting Masterplan -Group work 15%
Develop and document sketch design solutions for architectural lighting: 2B Lighting Design Concept -Individual work 20%
Develop and document detailed design solutions for architectural lighting: 2C Lighting Final Design -Individual work 30%

Objective(s):

This task addresses the following subject learning objectives:

1, 2, 3 and 5

This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.):

I.2, P.2, P.3 and R.4

Type: Project
Groupwork: Group, group and individually assessed
Weight: 65%
Length:

Refer to brief/ handout for further information

Criteria:

Assessment Task 2A: Lighting Masterplan


Marking Type: Group Work

Due date: Week 8 27 Sep 2021 Mon
(UPLOAD FILE TO DRIVE BY 26 SEP SUNDAY 5 PM)
Course Intended Learning Outcomes: C-1, A-2, P-1
Weight: 15%
Subject Objectives: 1,2,3


Task Description
Following the field study of the assigned site, work as a group to develop a lighting masterplan for the site. The masterplan should aim to address a range of considerations in a cohesive way for a reimagined.The masterplan should aim to address a range of considerations in a cohesive way for a reimagined night time environment.

Lighting masterplan needs to provide an overarching strategy and framework for the development of design proposals for individual elements within the site. It needs to set out aspirations and also provide guidance on the overall lighting composition as well as specific lighting effects or typologies.


Use sketches, plans, sections, diagrams, photograms, reference imagery, text… or other forms of documentation, document within a maximum of 5 A3 landscape sheets.


Task Deliverables

  • 5 x A3 landscape sheets, upload pdf to online dirve (1 combined pdf file only, Max 5 sheets and Max file size 50MB)
  • Present to class (15 min per group)


Assessment criteria

  1. Quality of collaborative work and clarity of presentation (C-1) 40%
  2. Ability to position work within the disciplinary context (A-2) 30%
  3. Ability to apply techniques, knowledge and understanding to practical context (P-1) 30%

Feedback: Students will receive verbal feedback and marks uploaded to Review

Assessment Task 2B: Lighting Design Concept


Marking Type: Individual
Due date: Week 10 11 Oct 2021 Mon
(UPLOAD FILE TO DRIVE BY 10 OCT SUNDAY 5 PM)
Course Intended Learning Outcomes: A-2, P-1, I-1
Weight: 20%
Subject Objectives: 1,2,3,4


Task Description
Based on the lighting masterplan group, work independently as an individual on a specific part of the site to develop lighting concepts in accordance with the lighting masterplan your team has produced.
Use sketches, plans, sections, diagrams, photograms, reference imagery, text… or other forms of documentation to explain your concepts.
Your concepts must include at least one lighting visualisation showing the intended lighting effect, diagrams/images explaining how lighting works within the site and what type of lighting techniques you intend to use.


At this stage you are not required to provide locations, quantities or types of your lights or a lighting plan. The emphasis is on the qualitative aspects and your ability to communicate your design vision in broad terms.
Present using up to 5 x A3 landscape sheets.


Task Deliverables

  • Present with up to 5 x A3 landscape sheets explaining your concept. upload pdf to online drive (1 combined pdf file only, Max 5 sheets and Max file size 50MB)
  • Present to Class (5 min)


Assessment criteria

  1. Ability to position work within the masterplan context (A-2) 40%
  2. Ability to apply techniques, knowledge and understanding to practical context (P-1) 30%
  3. Originality of material (I-1) 30%

Feedback: Students will receive verbal feedback and marks uploaded to Review


Assessment Task 2C: Lighting Final Design


Marking Type: Individual
Due date: Week 12 25 Oct 2021 Mon
(UPLOAD FILE TO DRIVE BY 24 OCT SUNDAY 5 PM)
Course Intended Learning Outcomes: A-2, P-1, I-1
Weight: 30%
Subject Objectives: 1,2,3,4


Task Description
Based on your group’s the lighting masterplan, and on your lighting design concept, work independently as an individual to further develop and detail your lighting concepts in accordance with the lighting masterplan your team has produced.


Use sketches, plans, sections, diagrams, photograms, reference imagery, text… or other forms of documentation to explain your concepts.
Your final design must include your design concept as well as a lighting plan(s) and section(s) showing locations and types of your lighting equipment and a lighting control strategy. Specific equipment brand or model names are not required.


Task Deliverables

  • 5 x A3 landscape sheets. Upload pdf to online drive (1 combined file only, Max 5 sheets, Max file size 50MB)
  • Present to Class (5 min)


Assessment criteria

  1. Ability to position work within the masterplan context (A-2) 25%
  2. Ability to apply techniques, knowledge and understanding to practical context (P-1) 50%
  3. Originality of material (I-1) 25%

Feedback: Students will receive verbal feedback and marks uploaded to Review

Minimum requirements

The DAB attendance policy requires students to attend no less than 80% of formal teaching sessions (lectures and tutorials) for each class they are enrolled in to remain eligible for assessment.