Priscilla BriggsFaculty

As a practicing artist, my work has evolved with my life experiences. I first realized my passion for the photographic image as a college student, when I spent every spare cent I had to buy film and photo paper. Since then, my work has evolved from portraiture to a more concept-driven approach to art-making. I'm interested in the intersection of economic/political systems, identity, and environmental and social justice. 

Since graduating with a BA degree from Carnegie Mellon University, my career path has been varied. Before coming to teach at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, I had many experiences teaching studio art to students of all ages and diverse backgrounds. I enjoy teaching within the liberal arts mission of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and guiding students in their experience of the visual arts as both an intuitive and intellectual process that contributes to well-being and supports our curiosity as human beings.

I teach Digital Photography, Video Art, and a Challenge Seminar Zines for Sustainability. My video works have been screened in venues such as the Minneapolis International Film Festival and the Charles Theater in Baltimore, MD. My photography has been exhibited internationally and published in my monograph, , and the Thames & Hudson catalog for the exhibition My work had been supported by grants from the McKnight Foundation, the Minnesota State Arts Board, and the Puffin Foundation. I am a member of Rosalux Gallery and the Fotomatter Collective in Minneapolis.

I invite you to visit my to explore my work as an artist.

Education

B.A., Carnegie Mellon University; M.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art

Areas of Expertise

Photography, Video, and Artist Books


Courses Taught

Past
Synonym Title Times Taught Terms Taught
ART-256 Digital Photography II 30 2025/SP, 2023/SP, 2022/FA, 2021/FA, 2021/SP, 2020/FA, 2019/FA, 2019/SP, 2018/FA, 2017/FA, 2016/SP, 2015/FA, 2014/FA, 2014/SP, 2013/FA, 2012/FA, 2012/SP, 2011/FA, 2010/FA, 2009/SP, 2008/FA, 2007/FA, 2007/SP, 2006/FA, 2006/SP, 2005/FA, and 2004/FA
ART-258 Exp With Media: Video Art II 28 2025/SP, 2023/SP, 2022/FA, 2021/FA, 2021/SP, 2020/FA, 2019/FA, 2019/SP, 2018/FA, 2017/FA, 2016/SP, 2015/FA, 2014/FA, 2014/SP, 2013/FA, 2013/SP, 2012/FA, 2012/SP, 2011/SP, 2008/FA, 2008/SP, 2007/FA, 2007/SP, 2006/FA, 2006/SP, 2005/FA, 2005/SP, and 2004/FA
ART-240 Darkroom Photography 15 2022/FA, 2018/FA, 2017/FA, 2015/FA, 2015/SP, 2014/FA, 2013/FA, 2011/FA, 2010/FA, 2008/FA, 2007/FA, 2007/SP, 2006/FA, 2005/FA, and 2005/SP
ART-388 Video Art III 7 2025/SP, 2022/SP, 2020/SP, 2015/SP, 2012/SP, 2009/SP, and 2007/SP
ART-386 Digital Photography III 7 2025/SP, 2022/SP, 2020/SP, 2015/SP, 2013/SP, 2011/SP, and 2008/SP
ART-299 Junior Seminar 6 2023/SP, 2022/SP, 2021/SP, 2020/SP, 2019/SP, and 2016/SP
ART-380 Darkroom Photogrphy II 5 2015/SP, 2011/FA, 2007/FA, 2006/FA, and 2004/SP
ART-250 New Media I 3 2004/SP and 2003/FA
ART-391 IS:ART391 2 2023/SP
ART-260 Introduction to Interactive Media 2 2009/SP and 2008/SP
ART-360 Interactive Media 2 2006/SP and 2005/SP
ART-112 Color and Composition 2 2004/SP and 2003/FA
ART-298 Chal Sem: Zines for Sustain 1 2025/SP
ART-156 Digital Photography I 1 2024/FA
ART-158 Narrative & Beyond:Video Art 1 2024/FA
ART-291 IS:Graphic Design 1 2022/FA
ART-099 Senior Show 1 2015/FA
ART-125 IrelandImage/Inspiratn 1 2014/JN
NDL-127 Tourism in Thailand 1 2007/JN
GEG-120 Tourism in Thailand 1 2005/JN
ART-399 Senior Seminar 1 2004/FA