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Tania Khalaf

Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Media Arts

(940) 369-8358

Email: khalaf@unt.edu

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
    Specialization: Documentary Production & Studies
  • BA, Lebanese University of Beirut, 2002
    Major: Theater & Drama

Professional Positions

  • Assistant Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2008 - Present).
  • Adjunct Professor, Southern Methodist University. Southern Methodist University. (2007 - 2008).
  • Visiting Full Time Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2007 - 2008).
  • Teaching Assistant, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2006 - 2007).
  • Teaching Fellow, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2005 - 2007).
  • Research Assistant, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2005 - 2006).
  • Supplemental Instructor for College Algebra, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2004 - 2006).
  • Drama Teacher, College International School of Beirut. 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).
  • Contemporary Arab & Muslim Cultural Studies. (2008 - Present).
  • Middle East Studies Association. (2008 - Present).
  • University Film and Video Association. (2005 - Present).

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, 1 course.
  • 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, 5 courses.
  • MRTS 5515 - Media Genres and Authors, 2 courses.
  • MRTS 5770 - Documentary Production, 8 courses.
  • MRTS 5791 - Advanced Documentary Workshop II, 6 courses.
  • MRTS 5804 - MFA Colloquium, 1 course.
  • MRTS 5900 - Special Problems, 5 courses.
  • MRTS 5912 - Special Problems in Film Production, 4 courses.
  • MRTS 5950 - Master's Thesis, 18 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 Chair, "Flight From Home: The Trans Experience in Texas," Media Arts. (April 2024).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Junoon," Media Arts. (March 2023).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Hero Maker," Media Arts. (August 2021).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "The Sound IS DIFFERENT," Media Arts. (April 2021).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Lift Up Our Hearts: A Journey Into Early Christian History," Media Arts. (January 2021).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Vernon Fisher," Media Arts. (April 2019).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Means," Media Arts. (May 2023 - June 2024).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Saba and Savta," Media Arts. (August 2022 - May 2024).
  • 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

  • Nominated for Semi-Finalist, ARFF Paris // International Awards. (2021).
  • UNT Leadership Fellow, Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Success. (2020).
  • Silver Award, University Film and Video Association. (2020).
  • Best Animation "Right Now", ARFF Paris International Awards, France. (2019).
  • Nominated for Best Music Video "Right Now", Canberra Short Film Festival. (2019).
  • Best Music Video "Right Now", IX Encuentro Para Cinéfagos (Festival de CineArte en la Frontera). (2019).
  • Bronze Award "Right Now", Global Music Awards. (2019).
  • Finalist - CLASS Advisory Board Awards for Excellence in Graduate Teaching, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. (2018).
  • Global Engagement Grant Award, University of North Texas. (2017).
  • Faculty Development Leave, UNT Office of Faculty Success. (2016).
  • Scholarly Creative & Activity Award, University of North Texas. (2016).
  • Honor's Day, University of North Texas. (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).
  • Other. Khalaf, T., "Right Now", Australia. (2019).
  • Other. Khalaf, T., "Clown Alley", Lebanon. (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, 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).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, Search Committee - Assistant Professor in Digital Storytelling - Department of Communication Studies. (September 2024 - Present).
  • Committee Chair, Individual Mentoring Grants Awards Committee. (July 2024 - Present).
  • Committee Chair, Team Mentoring Grants Awards Committee. (July 2024 - Present).
  • Committee Chair, Ulys & Vera Knight Award Selection Committee. (July 2024 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Ulys & Vera Knight Award Selection Committee. (December 2020 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Group VIII Representative - Faculty Mentor Committee. (August 2020 - Present).
  • Other (Associate Chair), 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 (Associate Chair), 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 (Faculty Collaborator), 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 (Judge - UFVF/Kodak Student Filmmaking and Cinematography Grant), University Film and Video Foundation. (2020 - 2021).
  • Other (Judge - Documentary Competition), Dallas Video Fest. Dallas, TX. (August 2021 - September 2021).
  • Other (Advisory Committee Juror), Illinois Arts Council Agency Artist Fellowship Award Media Arts. Illinois. (December 2020 - August 2021).
  • Other (Judge - Graduate Student Research Symposium), Federation of North Texas Area Universities. (March 2021 - April 2021).
  • Other (Judge - Film Competition), University of Texas Arlington. (February 2021 - March 2021).
  • Other (Respondent), University Film and Video Association Conference. Minneapolis, Minnesota. (2019 - 2019).
  • Other (External tenure and promotion reviewer and letter writer), University of Miami. Miami, Florida. (February 2019 - March 2019).
  • Other (Judge), Beirut Women International Film Festival. Beirut, (2018).
  • Other (Judge), NDU International Film Festival. Beirut, (2017).
  • Other (Founder/Director), Arab Film Festival. Texas. (2013 - 2014).