Lighting for Galleries and Exhibitions
Lighting for Galleries and Exhibitions
online course by Node Center with Michael Dooney
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.
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
For further information, please visit: https://www.nodecenter.net/course/lighting-for-exhibitions
