Judith Briggs
Professor of Art Education
Wonsook Kim School of Art
Office
Center for the Visual Arts - CVA 215C
Office Hours
By appointment
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Biography
Dr. Briggs holds a BA in Literature, an MFA in Painting, and a Ph.D. in Art Education. She is a former studio professor and middle and high school art educator. Her publications focus on curriculum and social justice issues.
Current Courses
400.002Independent Study
211.001Media, Techniques & Inquiry For Middle-Level and High Schools
211.002Media, Techniques & Inquiry For Middle-Level and High Schools
430.001Media, Techniques & Inquiry for Secondary Schools
430.002Media, Techniques & Inquiry for Secondary Schools
391.004Undergraduate Teaching Experience In Art
Teaching Interests & Areas
art education, social justice, art curriculum
Research Interests & Areas
New South Wales, Australia secondary art curriculum: writing and asking questions about artwork and contemporary art and design.
PhD Art Education
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, Pennsylvania
BA English Literature
The American University
Washington, D.C.
MFA Painting
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, Pennsylvania
Illinois Art Educator of the Year
Illinois Art Education Association
2023
Influential ISU Faculty/Staff Educator
ISU Cecilia Lauby Teacher Education Center
2023
Illinois Art Education Association Educator of Distinction
Illinois Art Education Association
2021
Illinois Art Education Association Distinguished Member
Illinois Art Education Association
2020
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts Teaching Award
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
2020
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts Service Award
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
2018
University Service Initiative Award
Illinois State University
2009
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts Service Initiative Award
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
2009
University Teaching Initiative Award
Illinois State University
2008
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts Teaching Initiative Award
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
2008
Presentations
Reflection on Our Experiences. National Art Education Association National Conference. National Art Education Association. (2024)
Looking Back: Significant IAEA Members. Illinois Art Education Association Annual Conference. Illinois Art Education Association. (2023)
Reflection on Our Experiences. Illinois Art Education Association Annual Conference. Illinois Art Education Association. (2023)
Re-envisioning our Times. Illinois Art Education Association Conference. Illinois Art Education Association. (2022)
Reframing Narratives for Dialogue and Action. National Art Education Association 2022 Conference. National Art Education Association. (2022)
Sabbatical Research Part One. Sabbatical Talks. Wonsook Kim School of Art. (2022)
Who We Are and Who We Are Becoming. National Art Education Association 2022 Conference. National Art Education Association. (2022)
Award Winners Showcase. Illinois Art Education Association 2021 Conference. Illinois Art Education Association. (2021)
Reintepretation of Self and the World II. Illinois Art Education Association 2021 Conference. Illinois Art Education Association. (2021)
Reinterpretation of Self and the World I. Illinois Art Education Association 2021 Conference. Illinois Art Education Association. (2021)
Grants & Contracts
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts Faculty Development Grant. Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts. Illinois State University. (2023)
Dean's Faculty Development Award. Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts. Illinois State University. (2022)
Faculty Development Grant. Wonsook Kim School of Art. Illinois State University. (2022)
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts Faculty Development Grant. Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts. Illinois State University. (2022)
Dean's Faculty Professional Development Award. Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts. Illinois State University. (2021)