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Graduate Program in Interior Architecture Master of Science with Historic Preservation Concentration Master of Science with Interior Product Design Concentration Master of Science with Museum Studies Concentration Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Historic Preservation A written thesis and at least one interior architecture studio are required of all IAR graduate students. Thesis topics and studio investigations are self-directed, guided by the faculty, and tailored to the individual interests of the student. Special attention may be directed toward problems of adaptive use of existing structures, the preservation and restoration of buildings and neighborhoods, museum studies, exhibit design, design for special populations, interior product design, digital modeling and imaging, design technology, and lighting. Some theses incorporate a design component. For a list of IAR thesis titles, click here. Enrollment in the IAR graduate program averages twenty graduate students. Typically half the students are North Carolina residents. The balance of students comes from diverse geographic locations in the United States and abroad. Graduate Admission Requirements Admission to the graduate program is contingent upon acceptance by both the Department of Interior Architecture and The Graduate School. Enrollment in the program is limited. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit complete applications by March 1 for full consideration. The UNCG Graduate School requires transcripts, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation from all applicants. Applicants should have a minimum 3.0 grade point average in undergraduate work. The Graduate Record Examination is required and test scores in the 500 range on both the verbal and quantitative sections and a score of 4.5 or better on the analytical writing section are acceptable prerequisites for consideration. In addition, the IAR department requires a portfolio of design work, one to two page personal statement, and interview. The portfolio and statement may be sent directly to the IAR department instead of the UNCG Graduate School. Those applying for the post-baccalaureate certicate are strongly encouraged to apply no later than April 1. Priority for admissions
and graduate assistantships will be given to applications received before
March 1. The department has a small number of competitive graduate assistantships
and scholarships for incoming graduate students. How to Apply Contact Graduate Program Homepage |
Current Graduate Program News and Events Graduate students in the Historic Preservation and Museum Studies cocentration are visiting Washington, DC for Preservation Lobby Day from March 7-8, 2012. Deadline for application to the graduate program is fast approaching. To apply online, please visit http://www.uncg.edu/grs/applyonline.html Felicia Dean was chosen as a finalist in "Sitting on the Edge", Appalachian State University Chair Competition, 2011. Kimberlie Wade received 3rd place for the Anne Fulton Carter Business Plan Competition in spring 2011. Stephanie Brooker received the 2010-11 Community Based Research Grant from the UNCG Office of Leadership and Service Learning, Office of Undergraduate Research, Office o Research and Economic Development and The UNCG Graduate School Felicia Dean placed in the top ten for the 2011 Extreme Redesign: The Ultimate 3D Printing Challenge Competition. IAR graduate students are active scholarship collaborators with faculty members at UNCG. The following students made recent presentations at design conferences: Felicia Dean presented her "Cacoon Chair" at the Interior Design Educators Council South Regional Conference in Statesboro, GA in November 2011 with Assistant Professor Jonathon Anderson.The chair will be recognized in Dwell Magazine in May 2012. Anna Will presented a paper on "Collaboration, Global Citzenship, and Open Space" at the Interior Design Educators Council South Regional Conference in Statesboro, GA in Novermber 2011 with Assistant Professor Hannah Mendoza and Tom Matyok. Kathryn Brandt presented a paper titled "Analyzing Environmental Performance of Interior Environments Within Shipping Containers using Building Modeling Simulation Tools" at the Interior Design Educators Council South Regional Conference in High Point, NC in November 2010 with Associate Professor Tina Sarawgi.
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