Index to Sculpture Graduate Theses: By Department

Use this index to discover graduate theses related by department, topic, or browse systematically by year, up to 2023. More recent theses are still being indexed, but are findable via the library catalog.

A selection of theses are available to view in digital form through Digital Commons @ RISD, including graduate theses from 2024 and 2025. 

Depending on its age and condition, a thesis is physically stored in one of three places in the library. Look for LOCATION in the catalog record to determine where it's kept.

• RISD REF. Masters' Theses   1st Floor / Mezzanine
  The most recent 3-5 years of theses are shelved here. Located on the Mezzanine of the 1st Floor Reading Room, this is a browsable collection with a dedicated study area. 
  Available during 1st Floor Hours
   
• RISD Storage Masters' Theses  Basement Storage
  Fill out a Storage Request form at the Circulation Desk or Research Help Desk on the 1st Floor of the library.
  Available during 1st Floor Hours
   
• RISD Archives  2nd Floor / Special Collections & Archives Reading Room
  From the 15 West lobby, take elevators 5 or 6 to the 2nd Floor and follow the signs.
  Available By Appointment Only
  
  
• Digital Commons (Online) 
  Varying by department, the most recent 3-5 years may be available as pdf in Digital Commons. A link to the pdf is included in the catalog record.
   

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