2026 Fundamentals of Lighting
Description
Build a solid foundation for your lighting knowledge
Fundamentals of Lighting is a ten session course designed to introduce the fundamental principles of illumination, ideally suited to Architects, Engineers, Interior and Lighting Designers, Manufacturers, Reps, Distributors, Contractors, and Utility personnel who are new to lighting or wish to brush up on their lighting skills.
20 CEUs Available
Fundamentals of Lighting is a pass/fail course with the opportunity for 20 IES CEUs, 20 AIA LUs and 20 USGBC CEs. Students must attend a minimum of 80% of classes to pass and receive CEUs.
Cost
$375 per student. Includes course material and meals.
Course Contact
Jerry Cassel, MIES
972.768.3927 | jerry.cassel@outlook.com
Course Schedule
August 6: Introduction to Light and Lighting
- A brief history of light and lighting - Professional practice - The physics of light - Vision - Color - Light and health
August 13: Electric Light Sources
- Introduction to electric light sources - Legacy sources - Incandescent - Fluorescent - High Intensity Discharge - Solid state
August 20: Metrics, photometry, calculations & rendering
- Introduction - Photometry: Lab and Reports - Calculations - Point method calculations - Lumen method calculations - Computer modeling - Field Measurements
August 27: Luminaires
- Introduction to luminaires - Luminaire optics - Classification - Mounting - Interior luminaires - Exterior luminaires
September 3: Lighting Controls
- Introduction to Lighting Controls - Dimming - Sensors: presence detection - Sensors: light detection - Networked systems
September 10: Daylighting
- Introduction to daylighting - Characteristics of daylight - Delivering daylight - Integrating daylight and electric light - View - Modeling daylight
September 17: Codes, Standards, and Practice
- Introduction - Electrical and Building Codes - Energy Codes - Aspirational Standards - Lighting Standards - Economics
September 24: Lighting for Interior Environments
- Fundamentals of lighting design - Languages of lighting design - Visibility and comfort - Visual experience - Attraction and display - Light and architecture - Wellness and sustainability
October 1: Lighting for Exterior Environments
- Lighting for dark environments - Parks, campuses and civic spaces - Streets and roadways - Parking facilities - Athletic facilities - Facades and landscapes - Sustainability and wellness
October 8: Review
- Lighting basics - Vision & Perception (color, contrast) - Daylight, Electric Light, Controls - Light & Professional Practice - Balancing Needs and Sustainability - Resources
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