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Assistant Professor Raha Jaafar

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Academic Qualification:		 Assistant Professor Raha Jaafar
Dean, Faculty of Art and Design cum
Head, Government Relations
raha.j@newera.edu.my
PhD in Southeast Asian Studies (in progress)
Master of Arts (ASEAN Studies)
B.A. in Art and Design (Ceramic)
MAJOR Art and Design
RESEARCH AREAS Art and Design, Ceramic, ASEAN Studies, Southeast Asian Studies
TEACHING SUBJECTS Ceramic, Ceramic Appreciation, Project Research, Professional Practice, Art Entrepreneurship, Color Studies.
WORKING EXPERIENCE Dean, Faculty of Art and Design, New Era University College (2022-present)
Head of Government Relations (2022- Present)
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Art and Design, New Era University College (2018-2022)
DVA Program Coordinator, Faculty of Art and Design, New Era University College (2019-2022)
Lecturer, Department of Art and Design, New Era University College (2003-2018)
Lecturer, Department of Art and Design, Intec College (2001-2003)
Lecturer, Department of Art and Design, Central Academy of Art (1997-2001)
Designer, Cipta Pottery Craft (1995-1996)
MEMBERSHIP OF ADVISORY BOARDS COMMITTEES / PROFESSIONAL BODIES： Advisor for Curriculum Development Newton College, 2019-2025.
Advisor for Curriculum Development, Mont Royale College, 2019-2021.
Advisor for Curriculum Development, Oasis College, 2010-2021.
Advisor for Curriculum Development, Syuen College, 2014-2017.
Advisor for Curriculum Development, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Institute, 2016.
Advisor for Curriculum Development, Point College, 2014-2016.
Committee member, Persatuan Artis Malaysia (2005- Present)
RELATED ACHIEVEMENTS：
DISSERTATION/ THESIS 【PhD】 Signs and Symbols: An In-Depth Study of Southeast Asian Mosque Design (in progress)
【Master】 The Acculturation of Chinese Design Style on Malacca Traditional Mosque: A Comparative Study of Masjid Kampung Hulu, Masjid Kampung Keling and Masjid Lama Machap (2022)
【Bachelor】 Studio Ceramic in Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi MARA (1995)
PUBLISHED PAPERS

First Author:

  1. Raha Jaafar, Lew Bon Hooi, Azizan Othman, & Hamdzun Haron, The Acculturation of Chinese Culture in The Design of Masjid Kampung Hulu, The International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Human Resource Management Academic Research Society. (2022)
  2. Raha Jaafar, Lew Bon Hooi, Azizan Othman, Hamdzun Haron, & Nor Afian Yusof, Design of Masjid Kampung Keling and Acculturation of Chinese Culture, The International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Human Resource Management Academic Research Society. (2022)
  3. Raha Jaafar, Lew Bon Hooi, Azizan Othman, & Hamdzun Haron, Chinese Culture Acculturation in The Design of Masjid Lama Machap, The International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Human Resource Management Academic Research Society. (2023)

Corresponding Author:

  1. Noor Hafiza Ismail, Hamdzun Haron, Nor Afian Yusof, RahaJaafar, Azizan Othman, Exploring Wood Carving Motifs: The Minbar of Ulul Albab Mosque, The International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Human Resource Management Academic Research Society. (2024)
  2. Azizan Othman, Mok Soon Chong, Raha Jaafar, Hamdzun Haron, Implementation of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) among Chinese-Medium Students at New Era University College, The International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development. (2024)

CONFERENCE PAPERS

 Raha Jaafar, Lew Bon Hooi, Azizan Othman, Hamdzun Haron, Akulturasi Budaya Cina Dalam Reka Bentuk Masjid Lama Machap, presented at Persidangan Antarabangsa: Interaksi Antara Tamadun Islam, Melayu Dan Tionghoa Di Asia Tenggara (ITIMT@Newera), organized by New Era University College, 16 September 2023.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
  1. The Intersection of Art and Technology: Exploring Digital Art Forms (in progress)
  2. Art for Healing: The Therapeutic Benefits of Creating and Viewing Art (in progress)
TRANSLATIONS

Translating and transcribing Bahasa Malaysia texts into English text, vice versa.

  1. Academic papers from 2012 to date.
  2. Articles and documents from 2002 to date.
EXHIBITION
  1. Quiet Pride Lecturer exhibition, White Room Gallery, NEUC, 2017.
  2. Clay Talk Ceramics exhibition, White Room Gallery, NEUC, 2013.
  3. Art@NEC Exhibition, Badan Warisan, Kuala Lumpur, 2009.
  4. Open Exhibition, Shah Alam Gallery, 2007.
  5. Ceramics at Heart group exhibition, Artalk Gallery, Bangsar, 2007.
  6. Bowl Over Ceramics exhibition, Badan Warisan, Kuala Lumpur, 2006.
  7. Group Ceramic Exhibition, Intec College, Kuala Lumpur, 2004.
  8. Group Art exhibition , Intec College, KL, 2003.
  9. Arts Exhibition, Bank Negara, KL, 2001.
  10. Earth & Fire exhibition, CAA, Kuala Lumpur, 2001.
  11. Art Pottery exhibition & competition, Shah Alam Central, 2001.
  12. Arts Exhibition, Bank Negara, KL, 2000.
  13. Clay Inspiration, CAA, Kuala Lumpur, 2000.
  14. Space & Spirit exhibition, Kulim High-Tech, Kedah, 2000.
  15. Pekan Seni Ipoh, Ipoh, 1997.
  16. Central of Arts Attraction exhibition, CAA, Kuala Lumpur, 1996.
  17. Visi Seni Ceramics exhibition, Bank Negara Malaysia, 1996.
  18. Malaysia-Japan Ceramics Artist Exchange exhibition, Japan Cultural Center, Kuala Lumpur, 1996.
  19. Malaysia-Japan Ceramics Artist Exchange exhibition, Japan Cultural Center, Kuala Lumpur, 1994.
AWARDS/
HONOURS
  1. NEUC Teaching Excellence Award, 2021.
  2. NEUC Teaching Excellence Award, 2019.
  3. Awardee of the Tan Kai Hee Award 2020.
TALKS AND PUBLIC LECTURES
  1. Title: Ceramic – Public workshop for The University of the Third Age Malaysia, 2024.
  2. Title: Ceramic – Public workshop for The University of the Third Age, a program under the "Lifelong Learning for Older Malaysians" Institute of Gerontology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2023.
  3. Online Ceramic workshop organized by the Institute of International Education, NEUC, 2023.
  4. Title: Umrah, Virtual Travel Experience – NEUC Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration organized by NEUC Welfare Group, 2021.
  5. Title: The Acculturation of Chinese Design Style on Malacca Traditional Mosque: A Comparative Study of Masjid Kampung Hulu, Masjid Kampung Keling and Masjid Lama Machap at Tan Kai Hee and Tan Siow Eng Award Ceremony, NEUC Graduate School, 2020.
  6. Title: The Acculturation of Chinese Design Style on Malacca Traditional Mosque: A Comparative Study of Masjid Kampung Hulu, Masjid Kampung Keling and Masjid Lama Machap, Graduate Research Seminar organized by NEUC Graduate School, 2020.
  7. Title: Ceramic – Public workshop organized by Department of Business, NEUC, 2018.
  8. Title: Ceramic – Public workshop for The University of the Third Age, a program under the "Lifelong Learning for Older Malaysians" Institute of Gerontology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2000, 2017, 2018.
  9. Title: Ceramic – Public workshop organized by Business Department, 2018.
  10. Title: Ceramic - Kem Kebudayaan Tionghua ke-11 Peringkat Kebangsaan, NEC, 2014.
  11. Title: Garbage Enzyme - Media Department, NEC, 2013.
  12. Title: Bahasa Malaysia for foreigners - English Department, NEC, 2012.
  13. Title: Ceramic - Seminar Motivasi Persatuan Tionghua, SMK Cheras Jaya, 2011.
OTHERS

Book review: Mosque Architecture in The Malay World by Abdul Halim Nasir, The Malaysian Journal of Chinese Studies, published by New Era University College. (2021)

Moderator: Persidangan Antarabangsa: Interaksi Antara Tamadun Islam, Melayu Dan Tionghoa Di Asia Tenggara, Panel 5 (Interaksi Dalam Pendidikan), Organized by New Era University College, 16 September 2023.

Coordinator of the New Era University College organizing committee for the ART BRIDGE International Art Camp 2024 at New Era University College, 6-10 July, 2024.

Coordinator of the Faculty of Art & Design organizing committee for Art & Design Integration in Kajang program (ADIK) (2023-present).

Convener of Persidangan Antarabangsa: Interaksi Antara Tamadun Islam, Melayu Dan Tionghoa Di Asia Tenggara (ITIMT@Newera), 16-17 September 2023.

Coordinator of the New Era College organizing committee for GILA-GILA Seni Carnival, Metro Point Kajang, 2012
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
  1. Supervisor: Internship Collaborative Program with Bangkok University, Thailand, 2017.
  2. Organizer of Field trip to Georgetown Festival, Penang, 2019.
  3. Organizer of Field trip to Georgetown Festival, Penang, 2017.
  4. Organizer of Field trip to Bangkok, 2016.
  5. Organizer of Kinabalu Expedition, Sabah, 2013.
  6. Organizer of Field trip to Cambodia, 2012.
  7. Organizer of Field trip to Bali, Indonesia, 2011.
  8. Organizer of Field trip to Seoul, South Korea, 2011.
  9. Organizer of Field trip to Beijing, China, 2010.
  10. Organizer of Field trip to Bangkok, 2009.
  11. Organizer of Field trip to Bangkok, 2008.