Syllabus for the Spring semester of ID 270

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id 270interior ligh ng design
syllabusfall 2020
class informa on
content posted on Tuesday
course descrip on Introduc on to the theories and prac ces of ligh ng design with an
emphasis on the rela onships between light, color, and well-being within
architectural interiors; Overview of the principles of light quality, quan ty,
distribu on, and color rendering for residen al and contract spaces;
Applica on of ligh ng calcula ons, modeling, and graphic illustra ons to the
development of interior ligh ng schemes.
course objec ves At the end of the semsester, students will be able to do the following:
Understand the basic science and underlying theory of ar ficial (interior)
ligh ng.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic theory and science underlying
the use of color in an interior space rela ve to health, safety, welfare, and
human behavior.
Demonstrate an ability to apply color theory to the design of a residen al
interior environment.
Discuss strategies for using and modula ng natural light within an
architectural interior.
Summarize rela ve environmental impacts of various ligh ng sources and
strategies.
Demonstrate an ability to apply appropriate ligh ng strategies to the design
of a residen al interior environment.
Demonstrate an ability to produce the necessary ligh ng deliverables for a
residen al ligh ng project.
no later that 8:00 a.m.
assignments/project due Sunday
no later than 5:00 p.m.
instructor informa on
billy plyler ph.d.
(e) billy.plyler@mail.wvu.edu
office hours: Monday 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
or by appointment
office: 704c allen hall**
(p) 304.293.3534
**I will be working from home this semester, therefore will not be in my tradi onal office.

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readings:
Readings are intended to be an important supplement to the informa on
given in class. Informa on found in the readings will be applied to all other
projects and assessments. Readings will come from your books and other
relevant sources. Any reading materials not included in your text will be
available through E-Campus or online at the WVU library.
final grades will be calculated as follows:
900 - 1000 points
800 - 899 points
700 - 799 points
600 - 699 points
below 599 points
‘A’
‘B’
‘C’
‘D’
‘F’
grading/assessment
grading will be based on tests, quizzes, project assignments and par cipa on
assessment
e-campus quizzes
discussions
projects
ligh ng journals
Total
Bonus
number points total points
6 50
differs
10
10
300
15 150
4
15
400
150
1000 points
tbd
Date for quizzes, projects, readings, etc. are listed on the course calendar and
are located on the e-campus calendar. All new course content will be posted
on Tuesday of each respec ve week, and it is your responsibility to be aware
of what is due each week and when.
hardware/so ware
Autodesk Revit 2021, 2020 or 2019
Adobe Crea ve Suite
Respondus Lockdown Browser
required material
The Architecture of Light 2nd ed. Sage Russell
isbn: 0980061709
Color + Design: Transforming Interior
Space 2nd ed.
Ron Reed
isbn: 1501316788
Yellow and orange colored pencils & markers, white pencils.
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e-campus quizzes
Six online quizzes will be given throughout the semester (see course
calendar). These quizzes provide a tool for reviewing materials and to assess
your understanding and reten on of the materials discussed. Test dates are
included in the course calendar, so please mark your calendar accordingly.
Quizzes are open book and open note, but they are also med so it is
important for you to study the materials before taking each quiz. Because
you will have several days to complete each quiz, there will be no make-up
quizzes given.
extra credit
Periodic opportuni es for extra credit will be available throughout
the semester. These assignments are op onal and it is your choice to
par cipate. The exact amount of available extra credit will be determined
as the course progresses. It is your responsibility to follow e-mails, and
e-campus pos ngs to be aware of any extra credit points.
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course policies
The following are the guiding policies and principles that will guide the
learning process in this class:
Unless otherwise no fied, all assignments are due no later than 11:59
p.m the day they are due. Please plan your schedules accordingly to be
adequately prepared for each class and deadline. Late work will NOT be
accepted in this class. You will not receive credit for work that is submi ed
a er the stated due date. E-Campus assignments must be submi ed on
me or they will not be registered in the system and you will get a “0” for
the assignment. Online quizzes must also be submi ed by the deadline for
the system to record your grade.
Some ac vi es, projects and readings will, of course, require more me than
others. Don’t put the work off un l the last minute!
My primary way of communica ng with you be through your MIX e-mail
account. It is required that you have a working account, and that you either
check it on a regular basis (daily) or have it forwarded to an account that you
do check regularly. Grades may ONLY be discussed during office hours OR
via the e-campus message system.
I will be available for consulta on during scheduled virtual office hours or
you can set up a mee ng with me at another convenient me. You may
e-mail me at any me, but be aware that I may not receive the message
immediately. I will respond to e-mail as quickly as possible when I recieve
the message.

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COVID-19
WVU is commi ed to maintaining a safe learning environment for all students,
faculty, and staff.
Should campus opera ons change because of health concerns related to the
COVID-19 pandemic, it is possible that this course will move to a fully online
delivery format. If that occurs, students will be advised of technical and/or
equipment requirements, including remote proctoring so ware.
In a face-to-face environment, our commitment to safety requires students, staff,
and instructors to observe the social distancing and personal protec ve equipment
(PPE) guidelines set by the University at all mes. While in class, students will sit in
assigned seats when applicable and wear the required PPE. Should a student forget
to bring required PPE, PPE will be available in the building for students to acquire.
Students who fail to comply will be dismissed from the classroom for the class
period and may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct for further sanc ons.
If a student becomes sick or is required to quaran ne during the semester, they
should no fy the instructor. The student should work with the instructor to develop
a plan to receive the necessary course content, ac vi es, and assessments to
complete the course learning outcomes.
Unless otherwise noted, all assignments are to be completed in one of three
formats:
1) using Microso word or other word processing so ware and
uploaded to e-campus as a .pdf file. If you do not know how to
create a .pdf, there are e-campus resources and many internet
resources available for this.
2) using the provided e-campus text entry system.
3) as a .pdf or .png digital file of your design project.
The expected method of submission will be posted with EACH assignment.
It is your responsibility to know which submission method is expected.
Uploading any other file format will NOT be accepted and will count as a
missed assignment.
Remember to always put your name on every assignment that is turned in.
It is the responsibility of each student to track your grades and assure that
your work is up-to-date.
academic dishonesty
All students and faulty members are urged to share in the responsibility
for removing every situa on which might permit or encourage academic
dishonesty.
“The integrity of the classes offered by any academic ins tu on solidifies the
founda on of its mission and cannot be sacrificed to expediency, ignorance,
or blatant fraud. Therefore, I will enforce rigorous standards of academic
integrity in all aspects and assignments of this course. For the detailed policy
of West Virginia University regarding the defini ons of acts considered to

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inclusivity statement
West Virginia University is commi ed to social jus ce.
“The West Virginia University community is commi ed to crea ng and
fostering a posi ve learning and working environment based on open
communica on, mutual respect, and inclusion.
If you are a person with a disability and an cipate needing any type of
accommoda on in order to par cipate in this class, please advise me and
make appropriate arrangements with the Office of Accessibility Services
(293-6700). For more informa on on West Virginia University’s Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion ini a ves, please see h p://diversity.wvu.edu.”
fall under academic dishonesty and possible ensuing sanc ons, please see
the Student Conduct Code h p://studentlife.wvu.edu/office_of_student_
conduct/student_conduct_code. Should you have any ques ons about
possibly improper research cita ons or references, or any other ac vity that
may be interpreted as an a empt at academic dishonesty, please see me
before the assignment is due to discuss the ma er.”
mental health
College students commonly experience issues that may interfere with
academic success.
Stress, sleep problems, rela onship and social concerns, adjustment to
college, financial problems, family issues, discrimina on, or anxiety and
depression all affect one’s ability to remember, learn, and perform. If
you or a friend is struggling, we strongly encourage you to seek support.
Suppor ve resources are available on campus, and most are at no-charge.
The Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services (CCPPS)
offers consulta ons, short-term individual therapy, group therapy, and
various mental health-related workshops. Virtual and in-person (outside of
pandemic situa ons) services are available. Crisis services are also available
24/7/365.
Please call (304) 293-4431 to schedule an appointment or speak to a
professional for help in a crisis.
For more mental health resources and informa on, visit the CCPPS website
at: h ps://carruth.wvu.edu/
Crisis services are also available through text: Text WVU to 741741 for
support 24/7 from a trained Crisis Counselor.

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sexual misconduct
statement West Virginia University (WVU) does not tolerate sexual misconduct,
including harassment, stalking, sexual assault, sexual exploita on, or
rela onship violence [BOG Policy 44].
It is important for you to know that there are resources available if you
or someone you know needs assistance. You may speak to a member of
university administra on, faculty, or staff, but keep in mind that they have
an obliga on to report the incident to the Title IX Coordinator. If you want
to speak to someone who is permi ed to keep your disclosure confiden al,
please seek assistance from the Carruth Center, 304-293-9355 or 304-293-
4431 (24-hour hotline), and locally within the community at the Rape and
Domes c Violence Informa on Center (RDVIC), 304- 292-5100 or 304-292-
4431 (24-hour hotline). For students at WVU-Tech, contact the Women’s
Resource Center at 304-255-1585 (toll free at 1-888-825-7836) or REACH at
304-340-3676. For students at Potomac State, contact the PSC Psychological
Services Office at 304-788-6976, and locally in Keyser, the Family Crisis
Center, 304-788-6061 or 1-800-698-1240 (24-hour hotline). For more
informa on please consult WVU policies at h p:// tleix.wvu.edu.