Tania Khalaf
University of North Texas
Media Arts
(940) 369-8358
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Education

Certificate, University of North Texas, 2012.
Major: Avid Certified Instructor
Certificate, New York Institute of Photography, 2011.
Major: Photography
MFA, University of North Texas, 2007.
Major: Radio, Television and Film
Degree Specialization: Documentary Production & Studies
BA, Lebanese University of Beirut, 2002.
Major: Theater & Drama

Professional Positions

Uncategorized
Assistant Professor, University of North Texas. (2008 – Present).
Adjunct Professor, Southern Methodist University. (2007 – 2008).
Visiting Full Time Lecturer, University of North Texas. (2007 – 2008).
Teaching Assistant, University of North Texas. (2006 – 2007).
Teaching Fellow, University of North Texas. (2005 – 2007).
Research Assistant, University of North Texas. (2005 – 2006).
Supplemental Instructor for College Algebra, University of North Texas. (2004 – 2006).
Drama Teacher, College International School of Beirut. (2003 – 2004).

Professional Memberships

Contemporary Arab & Muslim Cultural Studies. (Present).

Texas Filmmakers. (Present).

University Film and Video Association. (2017 – Present).

Member, Contemporary Arab & Muslim Cultural Studies. (2008 – Present).

Member, Middle East Studies Association. (2008 – Present).

Member, University Film and Video Association. (2005 – Present).

Awards and Honors

UNT Leadership Fellow, Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Success. (2020 – 2021).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
MRTS 2210, Introduction to MRTS Production, 4 courses.
MRTS 3230, Film Style Production, 5 courses.
MRTS 3482, Radio Practicum, 1 course.
MRTS 4250, Cinema Beyond the West, 2 courses.
MRTS 4405, Documentary Production, 1 course.
MRTS 4412, Film Production Topics, 2 courses.
MRTS 4415, Topics in Film and Television Studies, 2 courses.
MRTS 5250, Cinema Beyond the West, 1 course.
MRTS 5340, History of the Documentary, 4 courses.
MRTS 5515, Media Genres and Authors, 2 courses.
MRTS 5770, Documentary Production, 7 courses.
MRTS 5791, Advanced Documentary Workshop II, 5 courses.
MRTS 5804, MFA Colloquium, 1 course.
MRTS 5900, Special Problems, 5 courses.
MRTS 5912, Special Problems in Film Production, 3 courses.
MRTS 5950, Master's Thesis, 16 courses.
RTVF 2010, Introduction to RTVF Writing, 1 course.
RTVF 2210, Introduction to RTVF Production, 14 courses.
RTVF 3230, Film Style Production, 16 courses.
RTVF 4415, Topics in Film and Television Genres, 11 courses.
RTVF 4760, Documentary Preproduction, 2 courses.
RTVF 4900, Special Problems, 2 courses.
RTVF 4910, Special Problems, 1 course.
RTVF 4911, Special Problems in Video Production, 1 course.
RTVF 5515, Media Genres and Authors, 10 courses.
RTVF 5760, Documentary Preproduction, 3 courses.
RTVF 5770, Documentary Production, 7 courses.
RTVF 5791, Advanced Documentary Workshop II, 3 courses.
RTVF 5804, MFA Colloquium, 2 courses.
RTVF 5900, Special Problems, 2 courses.
RTVF 5910, Special Problems, 1 course.
RTVF 5950, Master's Thesis, 11 courses.

Directed Student Learning

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Means," Media Arts. (May 2023 – Present).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Junoon," Media Arts. (March 2023 – Present).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Saba and Savta," Media Arts. (August 2022 – Present).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Media Arts. (August 2021 – Present).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"The Sound IS DIFFERENT," Media Arts. (April 2021 – Present).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Lift Up Our Hearts: A Journey Into Early Christian History," Media Arts. (January 2021 – Present).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Vernon Fisher," Media Arts. (April 2019 – Present).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Diary of a Gordita," Media Arts. (January 2022 – 2023).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"A Moment Encountered," Media Arts. (June 2020 – May 2023).

Directed Individual/Independent Study, Media Arts. (May 2022 – December 2022).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Doble Identidad," Media Arts. (April 2021 – December 2022).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Joe On The Bus," Media Arts. (April 2020 – December 2022).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Media Arts. (April 2020 – December 2022).

Directed Individual/Independent Study, Media Arts. (January 2022 – May 2022).

Directed Individual/Independent Study, Media Arts. (January 2022 – May 2022).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Mending the Gaps," Media Arts. (March 2021 – May 2022).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Finding Refuge," Media Arts. (January 2021 – May 2022).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"‘91 Roos," Media Arts. (August 2020 – May 2022).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Visceral Data," Media Arts. (April 2020 – May 2022).

Directed Individual/Independent Study, Media Arts. (January 2021 – May 2021).

Directed Individual/Independent Study, Media Arts. (January 2021 – May 2021).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Bad Paper," Media Arts. (March 2018 – May 2021).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Lookouts," Media Arts. (May 2018 – 2019).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"489 Days," Media Arts. (May 2018 – 2019).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"The Outlanders," Media Arts. (January 2018 – 2019).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Paleonatic," Media Arts. (January 2016 – August 2019).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Restless Soul," Media Arts. (January 2017 – August 2018).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"World Life," Media Arts. (January 2017 – August 2018).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Her Name Was," Media Arts. (January 2017 – August 2018).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Eggplant Emoji," Media Arts. (January 2016 – August 2017).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Don't Frack with Denton," Media Arts. (May 2016 – May 2017).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Legacy of Love," Media Arts. (May 2015 – May 2017).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Project Reformation," Media Arts. (January 2015 – August 2016).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Black Reparations Film Project," Media Arts. (January 2015 – August 2016).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"The Great Hanging," Media Arts. (May 2015 – May 2016).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Texas Paranormalists," Media Arts. (January 2015 – December 2015).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Media Arts. (January 2014 – August 2015).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Into The Canyons," Media Arts. (May 2013 – August 2014).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"On The Fence," Media Arts. (January 2013 – August 2014).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Kicking All Odds," Media Arts. (January 2012 – December 2013).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Rickshaw Man," Media Arts. (May 2012 – August 2013).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"The Ocean In Between," Media Arts. (January 2012 – August 2013).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"4:2:1," Media Arts. (January 2012 – August 2013).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Blood Brothers," Media Arts. (May 2011 – August 2012).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Out of Order," Media Arts. (January 2011 – August 2012).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Jiggs," Media Arts. (January 2011 – August 2012).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"An Iraqi Journey," Media Arts. (May 2010 – August 2011).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"True Tales of the Atom," Media Arts. (May 2010 – August 2011).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Sights and Sounds of the Mysterious Side of Myself," Media Arts. (May 2008 – August 2009).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Media Arts. (January 2008 – August 2009).

Awards and Honors

Finalist - CLASS Advisory Board Awards for Excellence in Graduate Teaching, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. (2018 – 2018).

Honor's Day, University of North Texas. (2016 – 2016).

Research

Presentations Given

Panel Presentation

Khalaf, T. (Panelist), Where do we go now? A Panel Discussion on the Humanitarian Crisis of Refugees, Contemporary Arab and Muslim Cultural Studies Institute, United States of America. (2015).

Khalaf, T. (Chair), Middle East Peace Conference, Film as Instigator or Mediator of Peace, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2013 – 2013).

Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

Other. Khalaf, T., "Entrepreneurial Female Concert Pianists: An Exploration of Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn, and Teresa Carreño’s Works and Career Ventures," United States of America. (2019 – Present).

Other. Khalaf, T., "Right Now,". (2019 – Present).

Other. Khalaf, T., "Clown Alley,". (2018 – 2019).

Other. Khalaf, T., "Quadnickel," Tania Khalaf, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Other. Khalaf, T., "Winning Girl," Hawaii, United States of America. (2014 – 2016).

Other. Khalaf, T., "Journey to Hope," Guyana, South America, United States of America. (2011 – 2012).

Other. Khalaf, T., "Gaza Shield," Beirut, Lebanon, Lebanon. (2010 – 2011).

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research
Khalaf, T., "Global Engagement Grant Award," International, $1500 Funded. (2017 – 2017).
Khalaf, T., "Scholarly & Creative Activity Award," University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2016 – 2017).

Awards and Honors

Nominated for: Semi-Finalist, ARFF Paris // International Awards. (2021 – 2021).

Silver Award, University Film and Video Association. (2020 – 2020).

Best Animation "Right Now", ARFF Paris International Awards, France. (2019 – 2019).

Nominated for: Best Music Video "Right Now", Canberra Short Film Festival. (2019 – 2019).

Best Music Video "Right Now", IX Encuentro Para Cinéfagos (Festival de CineArte en la Frontera). (2019 – 2019).

Bronze Award "Right Now", Global Music Awards. (2019 – 2019).

Global Engagement Grant Award, University of North Texas. (2017 – 2017).

Faculty Development Leave, UNT Office of Faculty Success. (2016 – 2017).

Scholarly Creative & Activity Award, University of North Texas. (2016 – 2017).

Service

University Service

Committee Member, Ulys & Vera Knight Award Selection Committee. (December 2020 – Present).

Committee Member, Group VIII Representative - Faculty Mentor Committee. (August 2020 – Present).

Other, Department of Media Arts. (March 2020 – Present).

Committee Member, Executive Committee. (August 2017 – Present).

Committee Member, Graduate Curriculum Committee. (August 2013 – Present).

Committee Member, Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee. (August 2009 – Present).

Committee Chair, Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee. (2023 – 2023).

Co-Chair, Search Committee - Assistant Professor of Documentary Production. (August 2022 – May 2023).

Committee Member, Area II Representative - Graduate Curriculum Committee - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. (August 2021 – May 2023).

Committee Member, Search Committee - Assistant Professor of Documentary Cinematography. (January 2022 – May 2022).

Committee Member, Search Committee - Lecturer in Media Production.. (January 2022 – May 2022).

Director, Masters of Fine Arts Program - Documentary Production & Studies. (August 2020 – May 2022).

Committee Chair, Search Committee - Assistant/Associate Professor of Latino Studies.. (August 2021 – January 2022).

Committee Member, The Department of Dance and Theatre’s Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee. (August 2021 – December 2021).

Committee Member, The Mayborn School of Journalism Promotion & Tenure Review Committee. (August 2021 – December 2021).

Committee Member, Production Committee. (August 2020 – August 2021).

Committee Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (August 2020 – August 2021).

Committee Member, Search Committee - Assistant/Associate Professor of Documentary Cinematography & Post Production. (August 2019 – May 2020).

Committee Member, Search Committee - Lecturer in Dance - Department of Dance and Theater. (August 2019 – May 2020).

Director, Masters of Fine Arts Program - Documentary Production & Studies. (August 2016 – 2019).

Committee Chair, Search Committee - Assistant/Associate Professor of Documentary Cinematography & Post Production. (August 2018 – May 2019).

Other, Department of Media Arts. (August 2017 – May 2019).

Committee Chair, Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee. (August 2016 – May 2018).

Member, Production Committee. (August 2016 – August 2017).

Committee Chair, Production Committee. (August 2015 – August 2016).

Committee Member, Faculty Load Committee. (2009 – 2015).

Other, Contemporary Arab & Muslim Committee. (2008 – 2015).

Committee Member, Assistant Professor in Production and Post Production. (August 2014 – August 2015).

Member, Executive Committee. (August 2013 – August 2015).

Committee Chair, Assistant Professor in Critical/Cultural Studies & Film History. (August 2014 – May 2015).

Committee Chair, Awards & Events Committee. (August 2008 – August 2011).

Professional Service

Board of Advisors, University Film and Video Foundation. (2009 – Present).

Other, University Film and Video Foundation. (2020 – 2021).

Other, Dallas Video Fest, Dallas, TX. (August 2021 – September 2021).

Other, Illinois Arts Council Agency Artist Fellowship Award Media Arts, Illinois. (December 2020 – August 2021).

Other, Federation of North Texas Area Universities. (March 2021 – April 2021).

Other, University of Texas Arlington. (February 2021 – March 2021).

Other, University Film and Video Association Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota. (2019 – 2019).

Other, University of Miami, Miami, Florida. (February 2019 – March 2019).

Other, Beirut Women International Film Festival, Beirut. (2018).

Other, NDU International Film Festival, Beirut. (2017).

Other, Arab Film Festival, Texas. (2013 – 2014).