Program Overview

Interior Architecture Program

The Interior Architecture program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers a comprehensive education in the field of interior architecture. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of interior architecture, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the profession.

Program Overview

The Interior Architecture program is a professional degree program that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture. The program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Interior Architecture program includes a combination of required and elective courses. Required courses include:

• IAR 101: Environmental Design I
• IAR 102: Environmental Design II
• IAR 110: Design Visualization I
• IAR 112: Design Visualization II
• IAR 124: Introduction to Sustainable Design
• IAR 201: Basic Environmental Design III
• IAR 202: Basic Environmental Design IV
• IAR 211: Visual Communication I
• IAR 212: Visual Communication II
• IAR 221: History and Theory of Design I
• IAR 222: History and Theory of Design II
• IAR 301: Interior Architecture I
• IAR 302: Interior Architecture II
• IAR 311: Computer-Aided Design for Interior Architecture
• IAR 321: Design Thinking and/or Entrepreneurial Thinking
• IAR 331: Social and Behavioral Aspects of Interior Architecture
• IAR 332: Interior Architecture Materials
• IAR 333: Interior Architecture Construction and Building Systems
• IAR 401: Advanced Interior Architecture I
• IAR 411: Interior Architecture III
• IAR 412: Interior Architecture IV

Elective Courses

Elective courses include:

• IAR 424: History of American Landscapes and Architecture
• IAR 427: Problems in Interior Architecture
• IAR 430: Introduction to Public Interest Design
• IAR 432: Special Problems in Interior Architecture
• IAR 433: Interior Architecture Laboratory
• IAR 434: Design Seminar
• IAR 435: Architectural Lighting Design
• IAR 436: History of Decorative Arts
• IAR 443: Historic Preservation: Principles and Practice
• IAR 447: History Museum Curatorship: Collections Management
• IAR 448: Architectural Conservation
• IAR 451: Professional Practice in Interior Architecture
• IAR 452: Internship in Interior Architecture
• IAR 453: History and Theories of Material Culture
• IAR 455: Field Methods in Preservation Technology
• IAR 460: Advanced Computer-Aided Design and Research Seminar
• IAR 465: Materials and Methodologies Seminar
• IAR 499: International Field Studies in Interior Architecture

Graduate Program

The university also offers a Master of Science in Interior Architecture. The graduate program is designed to provide advanced education and training in the field of interior architecture. The curriculum includes:

• IAR 501: Advanced Interior Architecture I
• IAR 502: Advanced Interior Architecture II
• IAR 527: Problems in Interior Architecture
• IAR 530: Introduction to Public Interest Design
• IAR 532: Interior Architecture Laboratory
• IAR 535: Architectural Lighting Design
• IAR 536: History of Decorative Arts
• IAR 540: Evolution of Furniture
• IAR 541: Contemporary Trends in Interior Product Design
• IAR 543: Historic Preservation: Principles and Practice
• IAR 547: History Museum Curatorship: Collections Management
• IAR 548: Architectural Conservation
• IAR 551: Professional Practice in Interior Architecture
• IAR 555: Field Methods in Preservation Technology
• IAR 560: Advanced Computer-Aided Design and Research Seminar
• IAR 565: Materials and Methodologies Seminar
• IAR 600: Supervised Professional Experience
• IAR 601: Directed Self-Study in Interior Architecture
• IAR 602: Advanced Interior Architecture III
• IAR 603: Capstone Studio Project
• IAR 624: History of American Landscapes and Architecture
• IAR 625: Preservation Planning and Law
• IAR 626: The Practice of Public History
• IAR 627: Museum and Historic Site Interpretation: Principles and Practice
• IAR 631: Advanced Scholarship in Interior Architecture
• IAR 645: Introduction to Scholarship in Interior Architecture
• IAR 665: Problems in Interior Architecture
• IAR 690: Internship
• IAR 699: Thesis
• IAR 801: Thesis Extension

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Interior Architecture program requires a strong academic record, as well as a portfolio of creative work. Students must also meet the university's general admission requirements.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Interior Architecture program are prepared for a variety of career opportunities, including:

• Interior designer
• Architect
• Urban planner
• Historic preservationist
• Museum curator
• Design consultant
• Teacher or professor

Research Areas

The Interior Architecture program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro has a strong research focus, with faculty and students engaged in a variety of research projects, including:

• Sustainable design
• Historic preservation
• Universal design
• Design thinking
• Materials and methodologies
• Computer-aided design and research

Facilities and Resources

The university has a range of facilities and resources available to support the Interior Architecture program, including:

• State-of-the-art design studios
• Computer labs with industry-standard software
• Library and research resources
• Internship and job placement services
• Study abroad opportunities

Accreditation

The Interior Architecture program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).