1. [Ghada I.ElHaffar]
[+973 33450460] |[g.haffar@hotmail.com] | [House 236, RD 3407, BLK 734. A'ali, BH]
"Don't be afraid to make mistakes, stumble, and fall, because most of the time th greatest rewards come from
doing the things that scare you the most. Maybe you get everything you wish for, maybe you;'' get more than
you could have ever imaged. Who knows where life will take you, the road is long and in the end: the journey
is the destination."
I have been fortunate enough to immerse myself in two areas I am passionate about: television and
art. As a student at Drury University, I am majoring in both multimedia production and art history. I
realized I found a passion not only for making art, but for understanding it. When mass media
became an art form for me, it was easy for me to understand why I was so passionate about two very
different areas of study.
I love conducting research in both art and mass communication. I find that understanding a painting,
a sculpture, a movie, or a magazine ad only deepens my appreciation of it. As long as I am
continuously learning and examining the world around me, I am happy. I hope to find a career where
the journey truly is the destination.
Sincerely,
Ghada

2. Education
[Bachelor of Arts], [Drury University], [MO, USA]
Art History with Modern and Post Modern emphasis
Multimedia Production&Journalism with Studio Production emphasis
Graphic Design Minor
[2013-2016]
[High School Diploma], [Ibn Khuldoon National School], [Bahrain] [1999-2012]
[International Baccalaureate Certificate],[Ibn Khuldoon National School] [2010-2012]
Judging a Country by its Cover(Story): Framing Analysis of Syrian Conflict
in US and Middle Eastern Media
For my senior signature project, I examined the framing of the Syrian conflict in top circulating
United States and Middle Eastern news outlets. I conducted content analysis on 80 articles from
3 US and 3 Middle Eastern newspapers: The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles
Times, and Al Jazeera, Al Hayat, Al Arabiya.
Experience
[Contributor], [NPO.io]
Worked with a team on creating visual and text content for NPO.io
[August -May
2015/2016]
[Editor], [DUTV,Drury University],[MO,USA]
[Phonathon Associate], [Drury University], [MO,USA]
Developing connections and relationships with Drury University alumni,and
raising funds for the Drury Fund
[May-May,
2015/2016]
[January-May
2013-2016]
Research Projects
Art in Situ: Understanding Bahraini Modern Contemporary Art
During my last semester at university, I took a semester off of classes to focus on researching
contemporary art of Bahrain. This research focused on examining and understanding art in its
context of Bahraini contemporary society. The research was survey based where I collected
information about art and artists in different contexts within Bahrain. This research counted as
credit towards my Art History major.
Judging a Country by its Cover(Story): Framing Analysis of Syrian Conflict
in US and Middle Eastern Media
For my senior signature project(Mult.Prod major), I examined the framing of the Syrian conflict
in top circulating United States and Middle Eastern news outlets. I conducted content analysis
[January- May,
2016]
[August-December,
2015]

3. 2
on 80 articles from 3 US and 3 Middle Eastern newspapers: The Washington Post, The Chicago
Tribune, Los Angeles Times, and Al Jazeera, Al Hayat, Al Arabiya.
First Hand Experience: Examining Mark Rothko's Colorfields Through
Formalist and Psychoanalytic Analysis
For my senior capstone research(Art Hist. Major), I examined Mark Rothko's colorfields. The
research began by setting up the context for Rothko's work both in his life and in the society
around him. The research then moves on to examining a variety of works by the artist from his
very first colorfields to the last pieces of art he ever made.
Tintoretto's Last Suppers
The paper examines Jacopo Tintoretto’s Last Suppers of San Marcuoula, San Rocco, and San
Giorgio Maggiore. The analysis is conducted on Tintoretto's subject matter, artistic influences,
and patrons.
#TGIT website
Website created, designed, and dedicated to ABC network's Thursday lineup features episodes,
music, and articles about Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away With Murder.
From Where You Are: Banksy, Jenkins, and Wodiczko's Use of Identity and
Place in Contemporary Art
Paper examines the way three different contemporary artist use the themes of identity and
place in site-specific art. Three artworks by each artist are formally analyzed and conclusion
are made on the purpose and true meaning of each of the pieces.
Burning Love: An Examination of Relational Maintenance Behaviors
Utilized in the Firefighter-Spouse Relationships
Research conducted on firefighters' relational maintenance strategies. Research was gathered
through detailed interviews with full time firefighters who lived in the firehouse and shed
insight into the interpersonal relationships of firefighters.
The World is Watching: A Study of The Use of Agenda Setting in the Super
Bowl XLVIII
Paper examines the Agenda Setting theory in mass communication by analyzing all
advertisements played during the 2014 SuperBowl. A coding scheme was created and used to
identify different themes in each advertisement.
From Hero to Zero: Media Framing of Mohamed Morsi’s Overthrow in Egypt
This research paper focused on the analysis of the media framing of the overthrow of former
President Mohamed Morsi. The paper examined the framing of the Egyptian president's
[January-May,
2015]
[January-May,
2015]
[January-May,
2014]
[January-May,
2014]
[January-May,
2014]
[August-April,
2013/2014]
[May 2013]

4. 3
overthrow in top circulating US newspapers by conducting content analysis on 72 articles.
Stigma of Mental Illness
This scientific paper examines the stigma of mental illness by examining past research on the
types of stigma those with mental illness face, some of the causes, and some of the solutions.
Relevant Honors and Awards
[Art Talk at the Historical Library], [First Friday Art Walk ],
[MO, USA]
Presented From Where You Are: Banksy, Jenkins, and Wodiczko's
Use of Identity and Place in Contemporary Art research paper
[May 2016]
[Middle East Studies Undergraduate Research
Conference], [University of Arkansas], [Fayetteville, AK]
Presented Judging a Country By Its Cover(Story): Framing Analysis
of the Syrian Conflict research paper
[November 2015]
[10th Annual Art History Symposium],[Drury University
and Missouri State University],[Springfield, MO]
Presented From Where You Are: Banksy, Jenkins, and Wodiczko's
Use of Identity and Place in Contemporary Art research paper
[Undergraduate Honors Research Conference],[Central
States Communication Association],[Minneapolis, MN]
Presented From Hero to Zero: Media Framing of Mohamed Morsi’s
Overthrow in Egypt research paper
[April 2015]
[April 2014]
Relevant Skillls and Abilities
[Technology] [ Communication]
Studio Camera/Field Camera Fluent in two languages: English and Arabic
Final Cut Pro Powerpoint Presentations
Microsoft Office Components Writing: Scientific and Fictional
InDesign and PhotoShop Interviewing: Face-to-face and research