Personal Archiving for Undergraduate Art Students
Abstract
In 2019, the Art Department at Colorado College began piloting a Personal Archive project in select undergraduate studio courses that combined visual and digital literacy instruction with personal reflection and professional development. The authors, a Curator of Visual Resources and Professor of Art, discuss the drive behind this initiative to develop student competencies within a liberal arts setting. This paper outlines the iterative process as well as select student activities and learning outcomes that may be adopted to various institutions. We also provide a summary of the current state of the Personal Archive project, which has been incorporated into the department curriculum.
Copyright (c) 2025 Meghan Rubenstein, Kate Leonard
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