Academics
Founded in 1877, RISD stands out among the world’s preeminent colleges of art and design. We are a community of critical thinkers and makers who share a belief in the value of hands-on learning, experimentation and an ever-evolving approach to studio education reinforced by liberal arts studies.
Degree programs
Concentrations
Undergraduate concentrations
Computation, Technology and Culture
Drawing
History, Philosophy and the Social Sciences
Literary Arts and Studies
Nature–Culture–Sustainability Studies
Theory and History of Art and Design
Graduate concentrations
Nature–Culture–Sustainability Studies
Theory and History of Art and Design
Exceptional resources for creative practice
From the expansive collections of the RISD Museum and Fleet Library to interdisciplinary labs and student galleries, here you’ll find many ways to inspire, refine and share your best work.
Get to know RISD
Gain creative expertise toward your bachelor’s degree in one of our globally recognized art and design programs.
Research, experiment and push the possibilities of practice with RISD’s community of advanced degree students.
Explore the humanities, social sciences and more liberal arts fields as you earn a world-class art and design education.