Course (PHY 112) Topics Addressed:

III.               Optics

A.     Geometrical optics

B.     Lenses

C.     Physical optics

Competencies Addressed:

1.      Explain the application of fundamental physical principles to various physical phenomena.

2.      Apply the Scientific Method to physical phenomena for hypothesis development, experimental design, data acquisition, and data analysis.

3.      Effectively communicate qualitative and quantitative information, orally and in writing.

4.      Apply appropriate problem-solving techniques to practical and meaningful problems, using graphical, mathematical, and written modeling tools.

5.      Work effectively in collaborative groups.

Design Project Summary – Build a stage lighting system that involves one (or more) of the following:

·        Effect Lighting

·        LASER

·        Intelligent Lighting

General Project Information - This is a team activity. You will be assigned to a team of 3-4 people. Each member of the team is expected to be able to serve as team spokesperson and to be fully involved with all aspects of the team’s entries. The entries are to reflect the coordinated efforts of all team members.

Your team may not spend more than $60 total for your YLUML project (a budget with receipts is required). All team members must share equally in project costs. Items typically considered to be household junk may be used without cost penalty. I will provide a Digital Control Unit, a pair of DC motors (either Servo or free-running), and a HeNe LASER (if needed). You must supply all other needed materials.

Each team will make a PowerPoint presentation and will submit a written technical report. The presentations will take place the day of the lighting demonstrations and the report will be due the class period immediately following the demonstrations.

Each team member will maintain an individual class notebook. The notebook will be due the class period immediately following the competition/demonstrations.

YLUML Specifics

• Your lighting system must be self contained other than external electrical service (if needed). That is, you should be able to pick “it” up and maneuver it about. Mounting various parts on a board would suffice. External looks count…
• The system needs to be capable of at least 3 different “features”. Effects lighting would merely require 3 different effects. Intelligent lighting would require 2-D steering of the beam and at least 2 “looks”. LASER effects require at least 3 different patterns or projections.
• You may purchase/use lamps and other cannibalized parts from old lighting fixtures, but no complete stage lighting systems or sub-systems may be used
• Safety should be your #1 concern throughout construction and testing. Be sure to read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions for all tools, equipment and materials you use. Proper eye protection and ventilation are a must. Use of dangerous high-pressure systems and/or hazardous materials should be avoided at all costs. Never handle moving parts while still moving. Always unplug all electrical systems/equipment before working on them.
• Performance will be judged primarily by aesthetics.

Project Evaluation Criteria - YLUML Construction and Operation

Team Name: __________________________________ Date: ________________

Student Name:__________________________________

Student Name:__________________________________

Student Name:__________________________________

Student Name:__________________________________

Judge’s Name:__________________________________

Does it work? (yes = 100, no = 0) W = __________

Are the effects neat, pretty, cool, awesome, stunning, etc.?

(yes = 100, kinda = 50, not even = 0) E = __________

Does the “package” appear tidy and professional?

(yes = 50, kinda = 25, not even = 0) P = __________

Raw score N = ____________

Class max raw score N_max = ____________

Final Score F = ____________

Team Written Technical Report - YLUML

Each team must submit a written report describing the design, construction and operation of their lighting system. The report must be a computer printed document on 8 ½” X 11” white paper, double-spaced with 1” margins all around, 12 point font size and Times New Roman font. Report must be 5-10 pages in length (not including Appendices).

1        Cover Page

a)      Team Name

b)      Team Member Names

c)      Report Date

d)      Abstract (½ page summary)

2        Table of Contents

3        Introduction

4        Design

5        Construction Procedure

6        Lighting System Operation

7        Conclusion/Recommendations

8        Appendices

a)      Lighting System Drawings (front, side and top)

b)      Performance Data (tables and graphs of pertinent data)

c)      Budget (materials list and copies of receipts)

Evaluation Categories Points

Completeness - followed guidelines (0-10 points) _____

Organization – clear and logical (0-10 points) _____

Precision – reader able to replicate lighting system (0-10 points) _____

Mechanics – college level writing (0-10 points) _____

Total _____

PowerPoint Presentation

The presentation should be 8-12 minutes in length and each team member should have a specific role in the presentation. The presentation should include:

1        Technical Details

a)      Drawings

b)      Performance Data

2        Design Challenges/Successes

3        Suggestions for Improvement

4        Physics Highlights/Lowlights

Evaluation Categories Points

Completeness - followed guidelines (0-10 points) _____

Organization – clear and logical (0-10 points) _____

Interest – kept audiences’ attention (0-10 points) _____

Total _____

Individual Class Notebook

Each student must submit a notebook with the following sections:

1. Daily Activity Journal - include a brief entry for every physics related activity (i.e. class, team meeting, individual study)

1. Date
2. Time In/Out
3. Summary
4. Findings
5. Questions

2. Project Summary-

6. Abstract (~250 words)
7. What worked/didn’t
8. Data and analysis

                                                               i.      Table(s)

                                                             ii.      Graph(s)

                                                            iii.      Equations/Calculations

                                                           iv.      Error Analysis

3. Project Self/Peer Evaluation

9. Quality of work
10. Quantity of work
11. Comments

4. Competency Evidence – list of course competencies and evidence of how each was attained
5. Topic Coverage – explain/describe physics topics included in this project

12. English definition
13. Graphical representation(s)
14. Mathematical representation(s)
15. Application to this project
16. Application to other area(s) of your life

6. (Optional) Summary/Synthesis of other teams’ projects

Evaluation Categories Points

Completeness - followed guidelines (0-50 points (10 pts/section)) _____

Mechanics – legible, college level writing (0-20 points) _____

Optional Summary (0-10 points) _____

Optional Synthesis (0-10 points) _____

Total _____

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