LibGuides: Graduate Education in Art & Design Resources: Thesis & Dissertations

Thesis & Dissertation Databases

OhioLINK Electronic Thesis and Dissertations Center
Online theses and dissertations from Ohio graduate students. Type in key search terms such as "fashion" "textiles" and "design" to bring up bibliographic information on all thesis and dissertations published in the state of Ohio on your topics of interest. In many, but not all cases you can download the entire document.
Dissertation Abstracts
Contains abstracts for dissertations from 1980 to the present and for master's theses from 1988 forward. The work of authors from over 1,000 North American graduate schools and European universities are also included. Titles published since 1997 are available in PDF digital format and have 24 page previews available. Search terms such as "fashion" "design" and "textiles" to find citations of interest.

WorldCat Dissertations and Theses This link opens in a new window
Provides access to the dissertations and theses available in OCLC member libraries. Many of these are available electronically, at no charge, directly from the publishing institution. Search terms such as 'fashion,' 'design,' and 'textile' for titles of interest.

National Society for Education in Art & Design Curriculums for the UK
The curriculum resources resources provide links, guidance and support materials for the curriculums in England, Scotland and Wales. For the Art and Design National Curriculum in England, published by the Department for Education 2013, NSEAD has published a parallel, alternative curriculum.

Arts Thread
The UK-based Arts Thread website is aimed at connecting Design Arts students and graduates (fashion, craft and VC), and the creative industry. "For the first time ever, design students, graduates, universities, schools and the creative industry can network worldwide." Students may upload their visual portfolios, find basic career advice, read about exhibits and follow the blog.
Graduate Fashion Week (GFW), UK
Graduate Fashion Week is a forum to showcase the best BA Graduate fashion design talent in the UK. Each June Graduate Fashion Week stages a static exhibition showcasing the work of some 50 universities across 52 courses, and approximately 21 university fashion shows in London.