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April 2, 2020

With many of their major events postponed or cancelled, the IES is engaging their members online.

The following are just some of the initiatives the IES has undertaken:

IES eLearning Portal – New Content

The IES Education Department will continue releasing content that is engaging and relevant in the form of new programming and special packaging of existing material. To date, we have launched the following new programs:

  • Visualizing Light Compilation: Perception and Concept Development – Build your lighting design understanding and vocabulary with an insightful look into the purpose, and application, of light. Through four videos from our Lighting Education Facility Showcase, learn how our perception of light can inform a thorough lighting design concept. Click here for this new, 1-CEU cumulative-learning course.
  • Light and Color Course Package – This package offers five courses (for the price of four) covering five unique angles of the light and color discussion. From experts, you can learn about the history and current practice of color evaluation in lighting, and what the future could hold in terms of color specifications. Click here to view this course package.

IES eLearning Portal – Free Content

Ensuring that there is new content that is FREE for anyone to consume is important to the IES. To date, we have launched the following free content…

Go HERE for more information

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