04 Sep 2014

ONLINE COURSE / Lighting for Galleries and Exhibitions

Lighting for Galleries and Exhibitions
Online Course by Node Center

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

Full information and enrollment: www.nodecenter.net/course/157/lighting-galleries-and-exhibitions

Duration: Sept 18th–Oct 9th, 2014
Application deadline: Sunday, September 14th, 2014
Price: 148,75 EUR (inc. tax)

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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


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CONTACT
courses@nodecenter.org
www.nodecenter.net