Transfer Credit (M.A.)
The Interior Design department and Office of Graduate Admissions are committed to making your transfer to Marymount as smooth as possible.
The following articulation agreements are for students transferring Interior Design Leveling coursework towards the First Professional Degree.
The Interior Design department will consider transfer credit from Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), Montgomery College (MC), and other accredited institutions of higher education based on Transfer Policies in the current Graduate Catalog.
Articulation Agreements & Placement Portfolio
The interior design placement portfolio helps us assess your ability to succeed in interior design courses at Marymount University. If you are transferring interior design coursework from another institution, you may need to submit a portfolio.
- Portfolio submission instructions are provided below.
- Course-by-course articulations for NOVA and MC transfer credit is available towards the bottom of this page.
- Course-by-course transfer and portfolio requirements are provided at the bottom of this page.
Portfolio Submission Information
Digital Portfolios
- Upload your portfolio using this form.
- Once you have uploaded your portfolio, contact Prof. Doug Seidler for a transfer advising appointment.
Physical Portfolios
- If you are unable to submit a physical portfolio, contact Prof. Doug Seidler for a transfer advising appointment where you can bring your physical portfolio for review and evaluation.
Portfolio Deadlines
Students seeking transfer credit for interior design courses should review the following deadlines. Portfolio instructions are included in the FAQ at the bottom of this page.
- Fall start: May 15 + August 1
- Spring start: December 1
Leveling Course Articulations & Placement Portfolio Requirements for Graduate Students
The following courses are eligible for transfer from two-year and four-year institutions. Information about minimum grades and portfolio skills are provided for each course.
| MU Course / Title | NOVA Course | MC Course |
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| ID-102 Foundation Studio I |
NOVA: IDS 100 Theory & Techniques of ID |
MC: IDES 101 Interior Design I or IDES 111 Interior Design II |
| ID-102 Transfer Requirement: Portfolio and grade of B or higher in an equivalent course. ID-102 Portfolio Requirement: Contains work that demonstrates understanding of foundation design principles or design in a non-residential practice area. Projects must include design process work through final presentation drawings or models. |
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| ID-121 Freehand Drafting |
NOVA: IDS 105 Architectural Drafting for ID |
MC: IDES 110 Technical Drawing and Drafting |
| ID-121 Transfer Requirements: Portfolio and grade of B or higher in an equivalent course. ID-121 Portfolio Requirements: Contains work that demonstrates understanding of hand drafting techniques to create architectural drawings. (e.g. plan, elevation, RCP, perspective, isometric, and axonometric drawings) |
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| ID-122 Sketching & Rendering for Ideas |
NOVA: IDS 106 3D Drawing & Rendering |
MC: IDES 116 Adv Presentation Techniques |
| ID-122 Transfer Requirements: Portfolio and grade of B or higher in an equivalent course. ID-122 Portfolio Requirements: Contains work that demonstrates understanding of hand rendering techniques in architectural drawings. (e.g. plan, elevation, RCP, perspectives, isometric, and axonometric drawings) |
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| ID-204 Foundation Studio III (Residential Design) |
NOVA: IDS 215 or IDS 221 | MC: IDES 221 or IDES 222 |
| ID-204 Transfer Requirements: Portfolio and grade of B or higher in an equivalent course.
ID-204 Portfolio Requirements: Contains work that demonstrates understanding residential design. Projects must include design process work through final presentation drawings or models. |
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| ID-223 Presentation Drawings |
NOVA: IDS 246 Adv CAD for ID |
MC: ARCH 202 or ITI 130 |
| ID-223 Transfer Requirements: Portfolio and grade of B or higher in an equivalent course.
ID-223 Portfolio Requirements: Contains work that demonstrates understanding of Revit to create architectural presentation drawings. (e.g. plan, elevation, RCP, perspective, and photorealistic rendering). Digital presentation skills are also evaluated with a preference for Adobe InDesign and Illustrator as layout tools. |
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| ID-231 Textiles and Finish Materials |
NOVA: IDS 205 Materials & Sources |
MC: IDES 234 Textiles |
| ID-231 Transfer Requirements: Grade of B or higher in an equivalent course.
ID-231 Portfolio Requirements: Not required. |
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| VIS-121 Intro to Digital Tools |
NOVA: ART 140 Intro to Graphic Skills |
MC: ARTT 116 / GDES 116 Digital Tools for the Visual Arts |
| VIS 121 Transfer Requirements: Grade of B or higher in an equivalent course.
VIS 121 Portfolio Requirements: Not required. |
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Previous Course Articulations (updated Fall 2021): Beginning Fall 2021, the following courses are no longer required for the First-Professional MA in Interior Design. If you completed these courses prior to Fall 2021 at NOVA, please check Doug Seidler at Marymount for transfer options for these courses.
| MU Course / Title | NOVA Course | MC Course |
|---|---|---|
| FA-104 Color Theory |
NOVA: ART 132 Fund of Design II |
MC: IDES 107 Interiors: Design Principles |
| FA-104 Transfer Update:
Beginning Fall 2021, FA-104, Color Theory is no longer required for the First-Professional MA in Interior Design. If you completed the equivalent courses prior to Fall 2021, you will discuss transfer options during your first academic advising appointment. |
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| FA-201, 202 Intro to Art History |
NOVA: ART 101, 102 History and Appreciation of Art |
MC: ARTT 200, 201 Art History |
| FA-201/202 Transfer Update:
Beginning Fall 2021, FA-201 and FA-202 are no longer required for the First-Professional MA in Interior Design. If you completed the equivalent courses prior to Fall 2021, you will discuss transfer options during your first academic advising appointment. |
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