Dean, School of The Arts

Dr. Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer

Qualifications

BA (hons)Performing Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM); MA (Dance Studies), Universiti Sains Malaysia; PhD (Dance Ethnochoreology), University of Malaya (UM).

Profile

Dr. Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer is a senior lecturer attached to the Department of Drama & Theatre, School of The Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia. She is an academic and researcher in the field of performing arts and dance ethno choreology. Her book titled Dancing The Strong Woman in Malaysia (2011) is one of the first in the country to highlight and discuss issues on identity, feminism and the empowerment of women through the field of dance in Malaysia. Trained in Indian classical dance form Bharata Natyam, Malay traditional dances, contemporary dance techniques and Malay martial arts silat, she incorporates dance, creative movements, drama and story- telling in her artistic projects. She is a strong advocator of “Arts for All” and is actively involved in Arts Therapy for children with special needs. Mumtaz Begum is also a text book writer for the subject of Dance for Malaysian schools.

Personal Statement

Dance and acting has always been a vital part of me. I feel strong and empowered when I am on stage either saying my lines or moving each part of my limbs in a rhythmic way. Dance has a profound way of liberating yourself whilst acting gives you the power to speak your emotions and trust your impulses. Both dance and acting as a scholarly body of knowledge has the effects of bringing communities, practitioners, artists and academics together to articulate, collaborate, conserve and negotiate the various practices, styles, and ever evolving genres, an area that fascinates me.

Publication

Scopus Journals

Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer, Halimi Mohd nNoh & Husaini Yaacob. (2019). ”The Process of Creating the Script for the Performance of Bermulanya Di Sini…Kedah Tua”. Wacana Seni Special Issue. Penerbit USM: Penang.

Nur Hilyati Ramli, Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer and Pravina Manoharan. (2019). ”From Monuments to Movements: Curating an Artistic Re-imagination of Ancient Kedah Tua”. Wacana Seni Special Issue. Penerbit USM: Penang.

Hong Kim Lan, Nur Hilyati Ramli, Muhizam Mustafa, Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer & Najib Sani Abdullah. (2019). Re-Imagining the Costume Design and Body Adornments for the Performance of Bermulanya Di Sini…Kedah Tua”. Wacana Seni Special Issue. Penerbit USM:Penang.

A.S. Hardy shafii, Solehah Ishak, Hazman Hassan & Mumtaz Begum. (2016).  ’The Babalian & Other Community Rituals of the Dususn tatana: a preliminary research’. SHS Scopus. ISSN: 2357-1330.

Mumtaz Begum. (2011). ‘Arts For All: Can I dance Too?’. Wacana Seni. Universiti Sains Malaysia. www.scholarone

Mumtaz Begum. (2007) ‘Semiotics: Signs and Meanings in Contemporary Dance’. In Wacana Seni. Universtiti Sains Malaysia, 71-76. ISSN: 1675-3410.

Books

Mohd Hairil Anuar Bari, Mohd Fauzi Selo. (2019). Buku Teks Mata Pelajaran Seni Tari Tingkatan 4 untuk Sekolah Seni Malaysia. Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer (Ed). Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur.

Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer & Hafzan Zanie. (2018).Buku Teks Mata Pelajaran Seni Tari Tingkatan 3 untuk Sekolah Seni Malaysia. Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur.

Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer, Muhammad Farif Marlias (2017). Buku Teks Mata Pelajaran Seni Tari Tingkatan 2 untuk Sekolah Seni Malaysia. Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur.

Nurul Farhana Low Abdullah, A.S Hardy Shafii, Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer (2017). Locating the Soul of Healing Performance in Malaysia. (Eds). Penerbit USM: Pulau Pinang.

Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer, Hafzan Zannie Hamzah & Ismail Muhamad. (2016). Buku Teks Mata Pelajaran Seni Tari Tingkatan 1 untuk Sekolah Seni Malaysia. Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur.

Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer, Muhizam Mustafa. (2011). Dancing The Strong Woman in Malaysia. A Study on the Relationship between the Female Role-Type and the Presence of Feminism in Contemporary Dance in Malaysia. LAP Lambert Publishing Co: Germany. ISBN: 978-3-8465-4219-4.

Chapter in Books

Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer, Pravina Manoharan. (2017). “Mind, Body, Spirits and Souls in Traditional Healing: A Perspective of Bageh”, In Locating the Soul in Performance for Healing. Penerbit, USM: Pulau Pinang.

Pravina Manoharan, Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer, A.S Hardy Shafii. (2017). “Thaipusam: A Journey in Spiritaul Healing”. In Locating the Soul in Performance for Healing. Penerbit, USM: Pulau Pinang.

Mumtaz Begum, Mohammed Ghouse Nasuruddin. (2016). Increasing Kinesics Awareness for non Dancers through Dance’. Perspectives in Dance Education. Univeristi Malaya: Kuala Lumpur. (manuscript accepted).

Mumtaz Begum, Tarmiji Masron, Muhizam Mustafa, A.S. Hardy Shafii, Nurul Farhana Low.  (2014). ’A Midsummer’s Night Dream Dissected through Philosophy, Geographical Information System, Mapping of Dance and Choreography’. An Experimental Process. Reengineering Local Knowledge: Life, Science and Technology. (eds) Norizan Esa, Leela Rajamani & Zuraidah Mohd Yusoff. Universiti Sains Malaysia: Penang.

 Mumtaz Begum. (2012). ‘Dance in Malaysia: A Reflection of Traditions through Localized Artistic Identities’. Retracing Tradition for a Sustainable Future. (ed) Nurul Farhana Low Abdullah & Mohamad Rashidi Pakri. Universiti Sains Malaysia: Penang.

Mumtaz Begum. (2012). ‘Interpretasi Budaya dan Alam Melayu dalam Tari Kontemporari di Malaysia’. Kearifan Tempatan: Pengalaman Nusantara Meneliti Kosmologi dan Adat Istiadat (Jilid 2). (ed) Mohd Kipli Abdul Rahman, Nazarudin Zainun & Rahimah Hamid. Universiti Sains Malaysia: Penang

Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer. (2011) ‘Dancing the Strong Woman: Celebrating Women, Feminism and Contemporary Dance in Malaysia’.  Celebrating Dance in Malaysia: Sharing Identities. Pg 148-165. Routledge. London, New York.

Mumtaz Begum. (2008) ‘Dancing the Strong Definitive Woman through Contemporary Dance: The Malaysian Experience’. In Independence & Identity. Mohd. Anis Mohd Nor & Joseph Gonzales (ed). Kuala Lumpur, ASWARA, 41-54. ISBN: 978-983-2538-07-3.

Mumtaz Begum. (2003) ‘Contemporary Dance in Malaysia: What is it?’. Diversity in Motion. Mohd.Anis Mohd Nor (ed). Kuala Lumpur: MyDance Alliance, Cultural Center University of Malaya, 63-67. ISBN: 983-2085-58-6. 4.

International Proceedings

‘Wayang Kulit Performance as an Innovative Tool to Improve Cognitive Development in Cerebral Palsy Children’. (2018) 5th Symposium, International Council for Traditional Music, Sabah, Malaysia.

Mumtaz Begum Backer, Pravina Manoharan. (2017). ‘Translating Archeological Artefacts and Architectural Remains at Lembah Bujang through Performance’. The ICTM Study Group on Performing Arts of Southeast Asia. Universiti Sains Malaysia: Penang. ISBN 978-461-120-0

A.S. Hardy Shafii, Solehah Ishak, Hazman Hassan, Mohammed Ghouse Nasuruddin, Mumtaz Begum. (2016). ’The Vanishing Spiritual Healers of Sabah: a preliminary research’. Proceeding. International Conference on Soft science.

Muhizam Mustafa, Mumtaz Begum, A.S. Hardy Shafii, Azila Zainal. (2013). ’Simon Says Syndrome in Art & Design Education’. Proceedings from 2nd International Conference for Design Education Researchers. DRS CUMULUS: Oslo. ISBN 3978-82-93298-03-8.

Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer. (2010). ‘Gidda: From Private sphere to Public Sphere’. 1^st PASEA Conference. Polytechnic Republic. Singapore. ICTM Proceedings Study Group.

National Proceedings/Seminars/Summits/Abstracts

Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer, Mohammed Ghouse Nasuruddin & A.S. Hardy Shafii. (2014). ‘Bobohizan: The spiritual Consultant of the Kadazandusun Community’. 4^th RCLK Conference. Sutera Beach Resort: Terengganu.

Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer, Mohammed Ghouse Nasuruddin. (2013). The Role of Creative Arts Therapy for Children’. 3^rd PACIA Conference. Grand Borneo. UMS: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer, Mohammed Ghouse Nasuruddin & A.S. Hardy Shafii. (2013). ‘Bageh: The Mind, Body & Soul’. 3^rd RCLK Conference. Kuching: Sarawak.

Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer, Aris Ahmad, A.S. Hardy Shafii & Johan Othman. (2012). ‘Dancing With the Gods: in 8.8’. 2^nd PACIA Conference. Universiti Sains Malaysia. PACIA Proceedings. Universiti Sains Malaysia: Penang.

Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer. (2012). ‘Arts for All’. 3^rd ICACA Conference. UNIMAS: Kuching, Sarawak.

Articles in Magazines

Mumtaz Begum Aboo Backer. (2011). ‘The Dancing Stars!’. Just Dance Magazine.AT Danceworks: Selangor.

Mumtaz Begum, Aris Ahmad. (2011). ‘Vertical Road: Akram Khan in a State of Stacatto. Just  Dance Magazine. AT Danceworks: Selangor.

Research/ Grants

• 2018-2020 (FRGS Grant)- Principal Researcher. “Silk Shadows Speak: A Study of Malaysian Children’s Voices on Heritage Folktales using Performative Tools” (On going).
• 2014- 2016 (Short Term grant (USM) – Team Members:  Prof Dato’ Dr. Mokhtar Saidin, Dr. Muhizam Mustafa, Dr. Pravina Manoharan, Dr. Johan Othman, Dr. Najib Abdul Sani, Puan Carren Hong Kim Lan).  ‘Translating Archeological Artefacts and Architechtural Remains at Lembah Bujang through Dance’. Completed.
• 2012-current (LRGS Grant)- Team Members (Project 2): Dato’ Prof. Mohd Ghouse Nasuruddin (Principal), Dr. Mumtaz Begum, Dr.A.S. Hardy Shafii, Dr. Pravina Manoharan, Prof Madya Dr. Kipli Abdul Rahman, Prof. Solehah Ishak. Conceptualizing Local Knowledge and Indigenous Science : (Performance for Healing).Completed.
• 2012-2015 (RU Grant, USM)- Team Members: Dato’ Prof Mohd Ghouse Nasuruddin (principal), Dr. Mumtaz Begum, Dr. Maria Soccoro, Mr. Yeop Abdul Rahman (Neuro-surgeon). Arts Theraphy for children wirth special needs. Completed.
• 2012-2015 (Ru Grant, USM)- Team members (Prof Madya Dr. Shanti Balraj- Principal), Prpf Dr. Ambigapathy,  Dr. Mumtaz Begum, Dr. Illangko, Dr. Muhizam Mustafa- Growing up with media literacy. Completed.
• 2012-2015 (SKMM Grant)- Team members (Prof Madya Dr. Shanti Balraj- principal), Prpf. Dr. Ambigapathy,  Dr. Mumtaz Begum, Dr. Illangko, Dr. Muhizam Mustafa-Captivated with Facebook: Constructions, Contexts and consequences. Completed. 

Course Listings

• VTD 233E- Traditional & Contemporary Dance techniques
• VTE 353E- Arts Therapy
• VTT 161- Introduction to Drama & Theatre
• VTC 453- Community Theatre
• VTT 118- Asian Theatre
• VTT 461- Performance Criticism
• VTR 261- Script Writing

Consultation/Appoinments to Universities

Creative Artistic Works/Performances/Workshops

Georgetown Festival- Butoh with Tony Yap- 23rd July 2010, USM, Penang. (Organiser & Moderator).

Odin Theatre – Workshop with Eugenio Barba – 21st May 2010, USM, Penang. (Organiser & Moderator).

Fly Jentayu Fly- International Women’s Day – 7th& 8th March 2009, Gurney Plaza, Pulau Pinang. (Co- Choregrapher & Dancer)

Creatif Movements & Storytelling Workshop with Spastic Children- 7th & 14th August 2009. (Spastic Center, Penang). A Community Project

Dream A Dream (DAD) Project- BOLD Center & Aida Redza- April 2009. Facilitator. Disted College, Penang. A Community Project.

Wayang The Boy & The Forest. A Theatre Performance. The Cerebral Palsy Association of Penang & Schhol of Arts, USM. Assisstant Director. October 2011, April 2012

Tree of Dreams & Hope. Arts Therapy Theatre Performance. Artistic Director & Choreographer. BJIM, USM, School of the Arts, USM, The Cerebral Palsy Association of Penang, Shan Children’s Home, Butterworth, mainstream schools in Penang, Taiping. Nov 2012.

Mahabarata- Revisited. A Contemporaray Dance Drama. Artistic Director & Choreographer. Collaboration between School of Arts, USM & Sek Seni Johor. 24th March 2013. Panggung Pelenggang Cahaya, USM, Penang.

Adventures of Karum-the Dugong. A Processional Street Performance concentrating on conservation education, case study, the dugong. Director. Collaboration between Centre of Marine & Coastal Studies (CEMACS), USM, Schoolof the Arts, USM & communities around Pulau Sibu, Johor. Date & Venue: 10th-11th June, 2013, Pulau Sibu, Johor.

Tapir Oh Tapir!. A children’s theatre. Director. Collaboration between School of Arts, PenangPAC, Monetssori Kindergarten & St. Nicholas School for the Blind, Penang. Date & Venue: 24th & 25th April 2014, PenangPAC, in conjuction with World Tapir Day, UNESCO.

Mowgli & Friends. A children’s Theatre. Director. Collaboration between School of Arts, USM & The Spastic School of Penang. Date & Venue: 31st October 2015, The Spastic School, Penang.

Speech & Drama Workshop for Adults & Children. Trainor. Collaboration between USM, Sek. Keb. Minden Heights & Penang Education Council. Date & Venue: 2nd August- 28th August, Sek. Keb. Minden Heights, Penang.

Bermulanya Di Sini…Kedah Tua. Director, Choreographer& ScriptWriter. A Theratre Performance. Collaboration with The Global Archaelogy Centre, USM. Date & Venue: 21-22 May 2016, Bujang Valley, Kedah. In conjunction with International Conference on Sungai Batu and Visit Kedah Year 2016.

Deputy Dean (Academic, Career Development & Internationalization)

Dr. Muhammad Khizal Saat

Qualifications

BA in Fine Arts at the Universiti Teknologi Mara (Uitm) in 1999, majoring in Printmaking, 2003 MFAD-University Tasmania, Australia, 2016

Phd in Fine Art Studio from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI).

Personal Statement

My current research interests are based on investigating the concepts of materialism and its relationship towards consumerism practice among urban societies. Besides that, I also put my interest on the visual and textual basis from various mediums or sources that are produced through alternative printmaking or print-media methods.

Publications

Mohd.Khizal Saat. (2014). Reinterpreting Urban Luxury Culture Through Consumerism, World Applied Science Journal 30 (Innovation Challenges in Multidiciplinary Research & Practice): 70-80,

Mohammad Khizal Saat. (2014). Budaya bandar dan konsumerisme melalui pendekatan karya seni. REKA (2014), 1st International conference in  creative media, design, & technology. Univerisiti Sains Malaysia.

Mohammad Khizal Saat,(2014). Menginterpretasi Semula Budaya Kasual Menerusi Pusat Membeli Belah, Jurnal Kupas Seni dan Pendidikan Seni Vol.2, 2014.Univerisiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris,

Mohammad Khizal Bin Mohamed Saat, (2014), Interpretasi Nilai Komersial Dalam Warisan Sejarah. in (Interpretasi Nilai Komersial Dalam Warisan Sejarah.),Penerbit UPSI (Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris) , 33-38,

Mohammad Khizal Bin Mohamed Saat, (2018), Optimize The Placement Of Print Advertisement And Signage By Anamorphic Illusion, Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research, volume 207, 207:, 257-264,

Mohammad Khizal  Saat, (2017), Materialism and Consumerism Through Urban Social Lifestyle In The Context of Shopping Malls: Malaysian Perspective, CPCI (Thomson Reuters.

Books 

Mohammad Khizal Mohamed Saat: Asas Percetakan Sutera Saring, (2011). Universiti Sains Malaysia., Safrizal Shahir dan Mohammad Khizal Mohd Saat, Seni Cetak di Malaysia, Realiti dan Impresi, (2009). Pusat Pengajian Seni, USM.,

Mohammad Khizal Saat, (2014). Interpretasi Nilai Komersial Dalam Warisan Sejarah.Sedon, M.F., Sabran, A.B., Said, T.S., & Jalil, A.A.. Stadthuys Warisan Sejarah. Penerbit Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. Awards

Research

Seni Cetakan Alternatif: Kajian Awal Perkembangan Seni Cetakan Alternatif Di Malaysia dari Tahun 1970 sehingga 2017. (15.12/2018-14/12/2019)-RM5000.00

Cetakan Alternatif: Kesan Cetakan Kayu, Stensil, Embos, Kolaj dan Monoprint ke atas Kertas dengan Pengolahan Imej Traditional Tempatan , RM5,000.00, 24/11/2009-23/11/2010

Johan Othman(PI) A Comparative and Case Study of The Cultural Convention Articulated in The Performative Operation of A Local Private Art Gallery Located in The City Perphery Area– Co Reseacher.- USM (2016)- Finish

Mohd.Fauzi Sedon @M.Dom- Forest Rethinking Nature Through Experiential Approaches –UPSI- Co-Reseacher (2016).Finish

Tan Sooi Beng,(PI) A.s. Hardy Bin Shafii, Goh Chu Hiang, Mohammad Khizal Bin Mohamed Saat, Mohd Kipli Bin Abdul Rahman, Sumetha Nagalingam, Documenting And Packaging The Multicultural Traditions Of Penang: Piloting Creative Ways To Promote Cultural Tourism That is Sustainable , RM218,172.00, 09/11/2007-31/03/2011

Mohamad Omar Bin Bidin,(PI) A. Rahman Bin Mohamed, Abdul Razak Bin Abdul Aziz, Ahmad Zuhairi Bin Abdul Majid, Alias Bin Ibrahim, Goh Chu Hiang, Jasni Bin Dolah, Mat Desa Bin Mat Rodzi, Mohamed Najib Bin Ahmad Dawa, Mohammad Khizal Bin Mohamed Saat, Mohd Yusof Bin Bakar, Shahrul Anuar Bin Shaari, Shamsu Bin Mohamad, Shanthi A/p Balraj Baboo, Tengku Azhari Bin Tengku Azizan, Yumi Yoshioka, Melestarikan 13 Bangunan Warisan Malaysia Melalui Pembangunan Pakej Sumber Warisan Maya , RM698,798.00, 31/10/2007-30/09/2011.

Exhibition:

2019  – “India, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Vietnam & malaysia Fusion 5” Art Exhibition, (Sasaran   International Art Exhibition,  Heart Rohingya Art Exhibition, Dewan Sri Penang, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia,

2018 -Transcoding International Visual Cultural  Exhibition, Yogyakarta, Indonesia,

2017 – International Multi Frame Art Exhibition Yogyakarta, Indonesia,

2016 –Malaysian, Japan, & Philippines Fusion 3 International Exhibition, Galeri Seni Mutiara Penang,

2015– Group Exhibition 10^th Anniversary Exhibition 2005, Galeri Seni Mutiara, Penang

2015-Solo Art Exhibition, Reinterpreting Urban Culture Through Counsumerisme” UPSI Perak, Malaysia,

2014- Sustainability  Art Exhibition  Universiti Sains Malaysia/Silphakon Univerisiti,  Muzium Tengku  Fauziah, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Stadthuys,Warisan Sejarah Group Exhibition, Melaka, New Making, Tasmania-Upsi, Tasmania Universiti, Australia,

2011-Solo Exhibition Raining/Hujan, Seni Mutiara Art Gallery, Penang,

2010– Solo Exhibition The New Ways Of Prints, Peter Liew Art Gallery, Penang, Contemporary Art Exhibition-Univ.Of Singkla, Gallery Hatyai, Thailand- 2nd International Print Exhibition, Penang State Museum And Gallery, Penang.Ketumbukan:Anternative Print Show,Museum Tuanku Fauziah,USM Penang,

Teaching Experience:

2000- 2002 –  Assistant Lecturer (Drawing & Printmaking) School of The Arts Univ.Sains Malaysia,

2004- 2010 – Teaching in Printmaking & 2D class- School Of The Arts, Univ.Sains Malaysia, 2011-2015  Teaching in Printmaking & Mixed Mode Programme,

2016-2018 – Chairperson in Fine Art Department/Teaching in Printmaking & Coordinator for Mixed Mode Programme,

2019-2021 – Deputy Dean (Academic, Career & International)/ Teaching in Printmaking & Coordinator for Mixed Mode Programme.

Course Listing

Relief Print and Intaglio -VHP201

Introduction To Prints -HP101 

Serigraph and Lithography -VHP301

Alternative Print- VHP401

Etnic Relations -SHE101

Deputy Dean (Research, Postgraduate & Linkages)

Dr. Sarena Abdullah

Qualifications

PhD, Art History, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2010

MA, Art History, SUNY at Buffalo, NY, USA, 2005

BSc. HBP (Interior Design) (Hons), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia, 2001

Diploma in Interior Design, Institut Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam, Malaysia, 1998.

Personal Statement:

The core of my research interest is Malaysia art history but as geographically boundaries dissolve and evolve, I am also expanding modern and contemporary art in Southeast Asia, and Asia in general.

Publications:

Books:

Abdullah, S. (2018). Malaysian Art Since the 1990s: Postmodern Situation, Kuala Lumpur.Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.

Whiteman, S., S. Abdullah, Y. Low. P. Scott (eds.) (2018).. Ambitious Alignments: New Histories of Southeast Asian Art (1945-1990). Singapore & Sydney:National Gallery Singapore and Power Institute.

Journal Articles:

Abdullah, S. (Sept 2019). “‘A Bridge Between Two Worlds’”: Exhibitions of Malaysian Art at the Commonwealth Institute,” British Art Studies, Issue 13,

Abdullah, S. & Siti Khadijah Elham (2019). “Culture and Identity in Selected New Media Artworks in Malaysia 1993-2007.” Journal Visual Art & Design, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 19-34.

Fatima Siddiqui & S. Abdullah (2018). “Aesthetic, Patriotic and Religious Peacock Motifs: Framing the Meanings of Pakistani Truck Art through Foss’ and Aristotle’s Rhetorical Approach.” The Journal of Social Sciences Research, Special Issue 5.

Razan Rosman & S. Abdullah (June 2018). “Wak Ketok and The Quest For Malay Identity In 1930s Malaya.” Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society (JMBRAS), Volume 91 Part 1, No. 314.

Abdullah, S. (2018). “Early (Visual) Modernity in Malaysian Art: Expanding the Narrative.” Wacana Seni: Journal of Arts Discourse, Vol. 17 (1). Penang: USM.

Abdullah, S. (2018). “Abdullah Ariff: A Cosmopolitan Artist of the Early 20^th Century Malaya.” Journal of Southeast Asian Studies (JATI) Special Issue 2018. KL: Universiti Malaya.

R. Rosman and S. Abdullah (2018), “Cosmopolitan Malay through Critiques in Caricatures and Visual Advertisements in 1930s Malaya.” Journal of Southeast Asian Studies (JATI) Special Issue 2018. KL: Universiti Malaya.

L. Clara and S. Abdullah (2018). “The Quest of Identity in Sophia Kamal’s WUDU.” PERTANIKA Journal, JSSH Vol. 26 (2) June 2018.

Abdullah, S. (2018). “Artistic Practices in Contemporary Asia.” Art & the Public Sphere. Vol 7, Issue 1, pp. 3-5.

Abdullah, S. (2018). “The [Emerging] Alternative Practices in Malaysian Art (1990s-2015),” Art & the Public Sphere, Vol 7, Issue 1, pp. 25–41, doi: 10.1386/aps.7.1.25_1

Abdullah, S. & E.R. Legaspi (2018). “Art and the Community in the Philippines: Conversation between Sarena Abdullah and Eileen Legaspi Ramirez,” Art & the Public Sphere, Vol 7, Issue 1, pp. 93-99.

S.F. Md. Nor and S. Abdullah (2017). “Through the Western Eyes in Southeast Asia:  Analysing the Strategy of Subversion in Yee I-Lann’s “Picturing Power” Photomontages, Journal of Southeast Asian Studies (JATI) 22, no. 1 (2017). KL: Universiti Malaya.

E.I. Musa and S. Abdullah (2017). “Iconological Analysis of Peranakan’s Intimate Lifestyle: A Case Study of Sylvia Lee Goh’s ‘Woman, Oh! Woman’ Painting Series,” Wacana Seni: Journal of Arts Discourse, Vol. 16, Penang: USM.

Abdullah, S. (2017). “Changing Approaches: Installations Produced in the Malaysian Art World” Wacana Seni: Journal of Arts Discourse, Vol. 16, Penang: USM.

K. Syed and S. Abdullah (2015). “Chronicling Pakistan’s Art Movement from Traditional to Contemporary (1960-2011), Wacana Seni: Journal of Arts Discourse. Vol. 14 (1). Penang: USM.

Abdullah, S. and N. Mohamad (2015). “Incorporation and Exploration of Local Imageries and Identities in Malaysia’s Graffiti Art,” Journal Visual Art & Design. Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 39-52.

Abdullah, S. (2015) “Postmodernity In Malaysian Art: Tracing Works by Nirmala Shanmughalingam,” Indian Journal of Arts. Vol 5(16), p. 35-43

Abdullah, S. and A.K. Chung (Dec 2014). “Re-examining the Objects of Mystical Reality,” Journal of Southeast Asian Studies (JATI). Vol 19, no 1, pp. 203-217. KL: Universiti Malaya.

K. Syed and S. Abdullah (Oct 2013). “The Usage of Morbid Themes and Imageries in Contemporary Art: A Case Study of ‘12: A Group Exhibition in Anticipation of the 2012 Apocalypse,’” Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences. Vol 4 No 10. Rome: MCSER Publishing.

Abdullah, S. (2012). “Art Criticisms Versus Art Writings: The Malaysian Situation” KEMANUSIAAN.  Vol. 19,  No. 2, pp. 63-78. Penang: USM.

Abdullah, S.  (Dec 2012). “The Environment as a Theme in Malaysian Art,” Journal of Southeast Asian Studies (JATI). Vol 17, pp 281-300 281. KL: Universiti Malaya.

Abdullah, S. (2011). “Thematic Approaches in Malaysia Art since the 1990s,” Journal of Southeast Asian Studies (JATI). Vol 16, no. 1. KL: Universiti Malaya.

Abdullah, S. (2010), “Absenteeism of Malaysian Identity in Art in the Early Years of Independence.” Journal of Southeast Asian Studies (JATI). Volume 15, no. 1. KL: Universiti Malaya.

Book Chapters

[Accepted] Peranakan Imageries in the works of few selected Malaysian and Singaporean artists (1980s-2017), to be published by USM Publisher, ed. Tan Sooi Beng.

[Accepted] “Cosmopolitanism in the Works of Straits Chinese Artists: Low Kway Song, Yong Mun Sen and Tay Hooi Keat” to be published by USM Publisher, ed. Tan Sooi Beng.

Abdullah, S. (2016). “Art Criticisms Versus Art Writings: The Malaysian Situation,” Narratives In Malaysian Art, Volume 3: Infrastructures (ed. Beverly Yong, Nur Hanim Khairuddin, Rahel Joseph and Tengku Sabri Tengku Ibrahim). Kuala Lumpur: RogueArt.

Abdullah, S. (2016). “Kritikan dan Penulisan Seni: Situasi Malaysia,” Naratif Seni Rupa Malaysia Jil. 3: Infrastruktur (ed. Beverly Yong, Nur Hanim Khairuddin, Rahel Joseph and Tengku Sabri Tengku Ibrahim). Kuala Lumpur: RogueArt.

Abdullah, S. (2015).  “The Ambition of Ambitious Alignment: A Reflection by a Mid-Career Art Historian,” sentAp! A Decade. Ipoh & Kuala Lumpur: Teratak Nuromar & ITBM.

Abdullah, S. and C. Thiruchelvam (2015). “The Locality and the Immediate Realities: Tracing Modernity in Indonesian and Malaysian Modern Art,” in Satu Rumpun Banyak Tunas: Kumpulan Pemikiran Generasi Muda Indonesia dan Malaysia (ed. Effendi, T. D. and M. I. Ramli). Yogyakarta: Leutikaprio.

Abdullah, S. (2013). “Malay Artists and the Postmodern Situation: Thematic Approaches since the 1990s,” Reactions – New Critical Strategies: Narratives in Malaysian Art Vol. 2 (ed. Nur Hanim Khairuddin and Beverly Yong, with T.K. Sabapathy). Kuala Lumpur: RogueArt.

Abdullah, S. (2013). “Artis-artis Melayu dan Situasi Pascamoden: Pendekatan-pendekatan Bertema Semenjak 1990-an,” Reaksi – Strategi Kritikal Baru: Naratif Seni Rupa Malaysia Jil. 2 (ed. Nur Hanim Khairuddin and Beverly Yong, with T.K. Sabapathy). Kuala Lumpur: RogueArt.

Abdullah, S. (2012). “Literature Review for the Arts and Humanities,” Transdisciplinarity as Research: Selection of Papers from the 1st School of the Arts Research Colloquium (ed. Sarena Abdullah, Aris Ahmad and AS Hardy). Penang: School of the Arts.

Abdullah, S. (2011). “Penggunaan Pendekatan Sejarah dan Kritikan Seni dalam Mengkaji Karya-karya Seni,” Pameran Karya Seni Visual STPM 2011. Pulau Pinang: Pusat Pengajian Seni.

Abdullah, S. (2011). “Lukisan-Lukisan Awal Malaya (1880-1894)” in 1st Malaysian International Drawing Marathon (ed. by S. Shahir, I. Ahmad and S.A. Shaari). Penang: School of the Arts, USM.

Abdullah, S. (2011). “The Early Drawings of Malaya (1880-1894) by Frank Swettenham” in 1st Malaysian International Drawing Marathon, (ed. by S. Shahir, I. Ahmad and S.A. Shaari). Penang: School of the Arts, USM.

Abdullah, S. (2008).  “Malaysian Postmodern Art and its Strategies,” New Asian Imagination. Singapore: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.

Art Catalog

Abdullah, S. (2017).  “We Are Here,” We Are Here. Kuala Lumpur: Richard Koh Fine Arts.

Abdullah, S. (2016). “Ismail Zain: Pendekatan Ambivalen Dan Peralihan Ke Arah Seni Pascamoden,” Al-Kesah: Homage to Ismail Zain. Kuala Lumpur: Petronas.

Abdullah, S. (2014). “Can Art Change the Climate?” in Art and Sustainable Development. Penang & Songkhla: School of the Arts and Thaksin University.

Abdullah, S. (2011). “The Research and the Arts Practice – A Symbiotic Liaison?,” Bicara Sifu: Hasil Karya dari Institut Pengajian Seni Awam – Artworks from the Public Art Institutions of Higher Education. Kuala Lumpur: Petronas.

Articles in Magazines

Abdullah, S. (2017). “Malay and Islam-centric National Narratives – Modern Art In Malaysia during 1980s,” The Newsletter, No. 77, Summer 2017. Leiden: International Institute of Asian Studies (IIAS).

Abdullah, S. (2015). “Modernities Through Art and Design: Printing Press as a Source of Examining Penang’s Modernity” in Berita: Malaysia/Singapore/Brunei Studies Group Association for Asian Studies. Special Spring Issue.

Abdullah, S. (2014). “Move On Malaysian Arts,” Senikini, No: #21. Kuala Lumpur: BSVN.

Abdullah, S. (2011). “Young Contemporaries 2010, Reviewed.” sentAp!, 04/10. Ipoh: Teratak Nuromar.

Abdullah, S. (2010). “The Predicament of “Art Writings” in Malaysian Art,” sentAp!, 03/08. Ipoh: Teratak Nuromar.

Abdullah, S. (2010). “The Early Postmodern Artistic Strategies in Malaysian Art,” sentAp!, 01/07, Ipoh: Teratak Nuromar.

Abdullah, S. (Nov 2006-Jan 2007). “Biennale of Sydney 2006,” sentap!, Issue 5, Nov 06-Jan 07.

Abdullah, S. (Apr-June2006). “Positioning Malaysia’s Postmodernism,” sentap!, Issue 3, April-June 2006.

Abdullah, S. (July-Oct 2005). “Chinese Maximalism: A New Artistic Methodology,” sentap!, Issue 1, July-Oct 2005.

RESEARCH

Recipient of the London, Asia Research Award, by Paul Mellon Center and Asian Art Archive, Hong Kong 2017-2018 [USD 10,000]

Field Leader for “Ambitious Alignments:New Histories of Southeast Asian Art,” a research project led by the Power Institute, The University of Sydney, funded by Getty Foundation, US, 2014-2016.

Project Steering Committee for “The Histories of Modern and Contemporary Art in Southeast Asia,” a research project led by the Power Institute, The University of Sydney, funded by Getty Foundation, US, 1 Jan – Dec 2012.

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) “New Knowledge of Malaysia’s Arts and Culture: Visual Arts under Tun Mahathir Mohamad’s Premiership (1981-2003)” 15/8/2017 – 14/8/2019 [RM53,000]

Research University (RU) Grant, USM “Theorizing Early Modernism And Cosmopolitanism In Early 20th Century Penang By Examining Modern Artistic Works And Printmedium Pertaining To Penang (1826-1942)” 1/3/2015 – 28/2/2018 [RM 115,764.00]

Research University (RU) Grant, USM (Co-Researcher) “Peranakan Chinese Performing And Visual Arts Of Penang: Cultural Adaptations From The Malay, Thai, Indonesian And European Communities” 31/12/2014 – 31/12/2016 Short Term Grant, USM “Evolving Local Knowledge In Malaysian Arts: A Study On The Malaysian “Art World” From Early 1990s Until Now” 15/3/2014 – 14/9/16 [RM 25,000.00]

Short Term Grant, USM “Evolving Local Knowledge in Malaysia Arts: A Study of the Malaysia Artworld (2014-2016” 15/3/2014 – 14/9/2016 [RM 25,000.00]

Short Term Grant, USM “Postmodern Art Strategies Employed By Malaysian Artists Since The 1990s,” 13/1/2012 – 12/7/14 [RM 29,800.00]

Incentive Grant, USM “Art Writings in Malaysian Art” 2011 [RM 5,000.00]

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang, USM 2017

Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang, USM 2013

Recipient of the CAA–Getty Travel Grant Program (Alumni) to attend the CAA-Getty International Reunion Program 2019

Recipient of the CAA–Getty Travel Grant Program (Alumni) to attend the CAA-Getty International Reunion Program 2017

Recipient of the CAA–Getty Travel Grant Program to attend the CAA-Getty International Program 2016

Course Listings:

VHA100 Introduction to Fine Arts (2 units)

VHV 111Methods and Theories of Visual Art History (3 units)

VHS202 Malaysian Modern Art (3 units)

VHS203E Modern Asian Art (3 units)

Chairperson (Fine Art)

Dr. Tetriana Ahmed Fauzi

Qualifications

BFA (Hons)from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) (2002).

MA in Drawing at Camberwell College of Art, UAL (2008)

Professional Doctorate in Fine Art from University of East London (2012)

Personal Statement

My creative practices are informed by my surroundings. I am interested with matters concerning women especially the roles they assume in life. These roles are interconnected with personal spaces which sometimes coincide. Objects and activities related to these spaces become subjects in my art practice. I am also intrigued with materiality of acrylic pigment and floral forms which both bear their own visual seduction. I often marry these beguiling characteristics strategically and randomly.

Publications:

Art Catalouge

Ahmed Fauzi, T. (2016). ‘’The Melancholic Moment of Falling’’. Higher Order Love: Chapter 1 The Fall. Richard Koh Fine Art, Kuala Lumpur.

Conference proceedings

Ahmed Fauzi, T. (2013)‘‘At the Nexus of Nature and Culture: Botany as Metaphor’’. The Asian Conference on Arts and Humanities 2013.

Research:

Principal Investigator

Innovation of SEM as Contemporary Art Tool and the Aesthetic of Its Scanned Images, USM Short Term Grant 2016-2019

Exhibitions:

2019

11th Thailand-Malaysia International Women Artists Art Exhibition 2019 Muzium dan Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

2018  

KL Biennale Gema Belas, Balai Seni Visual Negara Kuala Lumpur.

Transit 3X3, HOM Art Trans Kuala Lumpur.

2017

Di Mana (Young), Balai Seni Visual Negara Kuala Lumpur.  

Bakat Muda Sezaman 2016, Balai Seni Visual Negara Kuala Lumpur.

KL Biennale Gema Belas, Balai Seni Visual Negara Kuala Lumpur.

We Are Here, Richard Koh Fine Art Kuala Lumpur.

2016     

Art Aid 16, White Box Publika, Kuala Lumpur.

Northern Abstraction, Muzium dan Galeri Tuanku Fauziah, Penang.

World Art and Design Exhibition, Guri Korea.

Pulau Ketam International Art Festival Exhibition, Pulau Ketam.

2015   

‘Doodle for Change : My Strenght My Story’, The Star Gallery, Pitt Street Penang

2014   

MEA Arts Award, White Box Gallery Kuala Lumpur

‘Kali Ini Kita Bersama’, Galeri Morne Kuala Lumpur

Art and Sustainable Development, Andaman Art Gallery, Krabi Thailand

Art and Sustainable Development, MGTF Penang Malaysia

2013

‘Korean Design Trend Exhibition’, Muzium Dan Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

 ‘General Hanging’, Project Room Kuala Lumpur

Consultation

Mentor for winner of Spotlight Art Competition 2018

Course Listing

Basic Painting  -VHC101                                                         

Configuration of Form in Painting- VHC201              

Digital Painting -VHC301                                           

Media Integration and Process- VHC401                  

Experimental Drawing – VHL202

Visual Art Final Project -VHR405                               

Chairperson (Music)

Dr. Pravina Manoharan

Qualifications

BA, Music, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM); MA, Music, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM); PhD, Ethnomusicology, Monash University

Personal Statement

As a musician, I have always been intrigued by the role music plays within a community. Why does music matter? There is a greater significance beyond a composition, and recognizing the importance of music within various societies and cultures and how it functions, as a creative practice is the essence of ethnomusicology, an area that I specialise in. Furthermore, the articulation of the self against the larger fabric of a community’s musical practice is also fascinating as the identity of the composer, musician and audience is often manifested within a single composition.

Publications

Manoharan, P., & Othman, J. A. (2019). The Soundscape of” Bermulanya Di Sini… Kedah Tua”!. Wacana Seni Journal of Arts Discourse, 18.

Othman, J. A., & Manoharan, P. (2019). Constructing Gender in the Performance of” Bermulanya Di Sini… Kedah Tua”. Wacana Seni Journal of Arts Discourse, 18.

Ramli, N. H., Backer, M. B. A., & Manoharan, P. (2019). From Monuments to Movements: Curating an Artistic Re-imagination of Kedah Tua. Wacana Seni Journal of Arts Discourse, 18.

Backer, M. B. A., Saidin, M., & Manoharan, P. (2019). Translating Archaeological Artefacts and Architectural Remains at Lembah Bujang, Kedah through the Performance” Bermulanya Di Sini… Kedah Tua”.

Manoharan, P., Backer, M. B. A., Shafii, A. S. H. (2017). Thaipusam: A Journey in Spiritaul Healing. In Locating the Soul in Performance for Healing. Penerbit, USM.

Backer, M. B. A., Manoharan, P. (2017). Mind, Body, Spirits and Souls in Traditional Healing: A Perspective of Bageh, In Locating the Soul in Performance for Healing. Penerbit, USM

Manoharan P. & Yoshioka, Y. 2016. Challenging the Boundaries of Convention: Sirius Quartet in Concert. Wacana Seni Journal of Arts Discourse. Vol 15, Pp. 36 -39

Othman, J. A. Hardy, A. S. Manoharan, P. (2016) Performing a Negotiation of the Borders Between the Academia, Industry and Community. Wacana Seni Journal of Arts Discourse, Vol 15: Pp. 137–146.

Manoharan, P. (2008). Towards Fusion: New Trends in Hindustani Sitar Music in Malaysia. Wacana Seni Journal of Arts Discourse. Vol. 7, Pp. 23-44.

Manoharan, P. (2008). From Classical to Fusion Changes in Hindustani Sitar Music in Malaysia. UPM Music Forum Monograph Series. UPM Monograph Publications. Pp. 16-23.

Manoharan, P. (2018) The Spirit of Dance & Music in Promoting Peace: A Project with Rohingya Refugee Children in Penang, Nuspark.

Proceeding/Conference Presentation

Voices from the Jungle: A Rohingya Journey. (20 & 21 August 2019) Driving Refugee Empowerment Through Digital Inclusion in South-East Asia, Penang, Malaysia.

Performance as an Expressive Tool To Voice Cultural Identity Among Refugee Children: A Case Of Rohingya Refugee Communities. (2018) 5th Symposium, International Council for Traditional Music, Malaysia

Translating notions of diasporic identity through Tamil hip-hop in Malaysia, (2016),The 7th Asian Translation Traditions Conference. Monash University, Malaysia

Translating Archaeological Artefacts and Architectural Remains at Bujang Valley through Performance, (2016) 4th SYMPOSIUM OF THE ICTM STUDY GROUP ON PERFORMING ARTS OF SOUTHEAST ASIA (PASEA), Malaysia

Grants

Principal Investigator

Performance as an Expressive Tool in Voicing Cultural Identity for Refugee Children: A Case of Rohingya Refugee Communities (Active )

Co Researcher

Silk Shadows Speak: A Study of Malaysian Children’s Voices on Heritage Folktales Using Performative Tools. (Active )

Translating Archeological Artefacts and Architectural Remains at Lembah Bujang Through Dance.

Consultation

1. Malaysia-Japan Traditional music Exchange (Traditional music documentation), Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur, 30/01/2018 – 03/02/2018
2. Malaysia Japan Traditional Music Exchange Project, Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur, 24/02/2017 – 03/03/2017     
3. Text book Reviewer, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, 22/10/2018 – 31/12/2018,

Course Listing

VZM101 Basic Music Theory

VZA101 Introduction To Music

VZM152 Aural Skills

VZM162 World Music

VZM189 Applied Music

VZM390 Industrial Training

VZM513 Music Pedagogy And Performance Thesis

Chairperson Drama & Theatre Department

Dr. Azrul Azizi Amirul

Profile

Azrul graduated from Universiti Sains Malaysia with a Drama and Theatre major in Directing (Degree). His Master degree is from Universiti Malaya and PhD is from Universiti Sains Malaysia in field of Scenography. In 2007 and 2009, he won for Best Director at the Penang Theatre Festival. He was shortlisted for a directing category in Short Theatre at Anugerah Merdeka DBP in 2009. He was involved in TV production as an Acting Coach for a reality show titled Pilih Kasih at Radio Television Malaysia. He also worked as an assistant director and scenographer for theatrical production Natrah 2 and Badai Semalam, which were staged at the National Theatre Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur, Reflection on anOTHER at the 7^th Unesco-ITI Asia Pasific Bereau Theatre School Directors Conference & Theatre Festival 2014 in Shanghai China, Kiri Kanan (left right) in 2016 at National School Of Drama New Delhi, India and Bayang in 2018 at Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta. He is currently lecturer at Drama and Theatre department Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Drama & Theater, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), MA (Performance Studies), Universiti of Malaya (UM); PhD (Scenography) Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

Personal Statement

Dr. Azrul Azizi Amirrul is currently holding a position as the head of Drama and Theatre department, School Of The Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia. He is a researcher and educator. His research interest is modern and traditional performing arts, scenography, and design with cultural influences. He believes all human beings have their own uniqueness and potential. As a lecturer, he aspires to continue to polish and improve his potential to give his knowledge to his students and in academic research. He also believes that education should be fun because the purest idea comes from joy and being authentic in a classroom. Nurturing future talent is his mantra at work.

Publication

Chapter in Book

• Azrul Azizi Amirul, Azizi Bahauddin & A.S. Hardy Shafii. (2017). Pencahayaan dalam Reka Bentuk Pementasan Wayang Kulit Melayu Kelantan. In Nazarudin Zainun & A.S.Hardy Shafii (editor), Masyarakat Nusantara Dalam Budaya, Warisan dan Sejarah. Penang: Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Proceeding/Working Paper

• Azrul Azizi Amirul & Azizi bahauddin. (2015). Ritual Aspect’s Desertion in Kelantan’s Puppet Shadow Play’s Stage Design. 4^th USM-PSU-NSTRU International Conference on Arts and Sciences, Penang.
• Azrul Azizi Amirul, Azizi Bahauddin & A.S. Hardy Shafii. (2015). Pencahayaan dalam Reka Bentuk Pementasan Wayang Kulit Melayu Kelantan. 5^th International Conference on Local Knowledge 2015, Bandung Indonesia.
• Azrul Azizi Amirul, Azizi Bahauddin & A.S. Hardy Shafii. (2016). Aspek Reka Bentuk Fizikal dan Simbolik Panggung Persembahan Wayang Kulit Kelantan. 2^nd International Conference on Creative Media and Technology (REKA), Penang.
• Azrul Azizi Amirul, Azizi Bahauddin & A.S. Hardy Shafii. (2016). Pendekatan Sinografi Terhadap Peranan Dalang Dalam Persembahan Wayang Kulit Kelantan. 6^th International Conference on Local Knowledge 2016, Penang.
• Azrul Azizi Amirul. (2018). Nilai komersial Dalam Kelir Persembahan Wayang Kulit Kelantan. 8^th International Conference on Local Knowledge 2018, Kuala Lumpur.

• Azrul Azizi Amirul. (2019). Kelansungan Wayang Kulit Kelantan dalam reka Bentuk Ruang Persembahan. 9th International Conference on Local Knowledge 2018, Kuala Lumpur.

•  Nor Asniza Ishak & Azrul Azizi Amirul. (2019). Enhancing Low Performance Students’ Creativity Skills And Innovative Skills: Experiental Learning Of STEAM Education Through Performing Arts Inspired From The Malay Proverbs. 9th International Conference on Local Knowledge 2018, Kuala Lumpur.

Research

Interest

• Design with Cultural Influence
• Drama & Theatre
• Scenography and Technical Theatre
• Traditional and Modern Performing Arts

Expertise

• Design with Cultural Influence
• Scenography
• Technical Theatre
• Stage Directing & Acting
• Modern and Traditional Theatre

Teaching

Level 100

• Introduction to Drama & Theatre
• Fundamental Acting
• Academic Exercise
• Practicum Of Northern Malay Traditional Theatre
• Script Analysis
• Studies in Asian Theatre

Level 200

• Intermediate Directing

Level 300

• Advance Acting

Level 400

• Final Year Project (Production/Dissertation)
• Community Theatre

Recognitions

• Module Drafter for Teaching and Learning
• Theatre Module I, Program Bimbingan Seni Budaya Negara (PPSB)
• Second Prize in Short Drama DBP 2012.(script)
• Best Set Design in Penang Theatre Festival 2013.
• Best Director at Penang Theater Festival 2009.
• Best Director at Penang Theater Festival 2007.
• First Prize at Penang Theater Festival 2007 (as Director).
• Third Prize at MAKUM Theater Festival 2007(as Director).
• Second Prize at Pertandingan Teater Kanak-Kanak KEMAS (State Level),Penang (as Director)

Communities

Date: 3, 4&10 Nov 2009

Place: SMK Abdullah Munshi

Activity: Theatre Workshop for PMR student.

Post: Facilitator

Date: 11 Nov 2009

Place: SMK Bandar Baru Perda & SMK Bkt. Jambul

Activity: Lecture in Introduction Drama and Theatre

Post: Facilitator

Date: Feb-March 2012

Place: Kelab Sultan Sulaiman, Kg.Baru

Activity: First Time Revolution Stage Acting Workshop

Post: Facilitator

Date: March 2012

Place: Kolej 12, UPM

Activity: UPM Intercollege Theater Festival 2012

Post: Trainer

Date: Mei-June 2013

Place: SMK (P) Green Lane

Activity: School Theater Production (Proud and Prejudice)

Post: Trainer

Date: 16 Mei 2013

Place: Dewan Kuliah ‘U’, USM

Activity: Program Pementasan Drama Kursus PGT 203: Kemahiran Komunikasi dan Interpersonal Guru

Post: Head of Jury

Date: 20 Sept 2013

Place: SMK Seri Balik Pulau

Activity: Seminar Kesusasteraan Melayu Komunikatif STPM Baharu

Post: Lecturer

Date: 3 Oct 2015

Place: Dewan Kuliah U, USM

Activity: Penang International Kids Storytelling (PINKS)

Post: Jury

Date: 14 Nov 2015

Place: Kompleks Belia dan Sukan Batu Uban, Pulau Pinang

Activity: Bengkel Seni Tari dan Teater Sempena Karnival Rakan Muda Day Out 2015

Post: Facilitator

Date: 20 February-31 July 2016

Place: JKKN Pulau Pinang

Activity: Children Theatre Workshop AA BA TA

Post: Facilitator

Date: 22 May 2016

Place: Dewan Kuliah U, USM

Activity: PGT 203 Kemahiran Subjek Interpersonal Teater Tema Filem P.Ramlee, Pusat Pengajian Pendidikan USM.

Post: Jury

Date: 10 December 2017

Place: Pelenggam Cahaya USM

Activity: PGT 203 Kemahiran  Subjek Interpersonal, Pusat Pengajian Pendidikan USM

Post: Jury

Date: 12 May 2018

Place: Pelenggam Cahaya USM

Activity: PGT 203 Kemahiran  Subjek Interpersonal, Pusat Pengajian Pendidikan USM

Post: Jury

Date: 2 November 2018

Place: SMK Putra Perlis

Activity: Class Project VTC453/2 Teater Komuniti

Post: Lecturer/Facilitator

Date: 9 December 2018

Place: Pelenggam Cahaya USM

Activity: PGT 203 Kemahiran  Subjek Interpersonal, Pusat Pengajian Pendidikan USM

Post: Jury

Performances

Scenographer for ReflectionAnother directed by Dr.A.S Hardy Shafie on 10 May-17 May 2014 at UNESCO ITI Asia Pacific Bureau (APB) The 7^th Theatre School Directors’ Conference&Theatre Festival, Shanghai Theatre Academy& National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts

Director for Muzikal Hansel dan Gretel on 20 March-22 March 2016 at Dewan Budaya USM.

Scenographer for Kiri Kanan directed by Dr.A.S Hardy Shafie at 9^th APB Asia Pacific Bureau Theatre Schools Meet New Delhi,India on 19-25 Oct 2016 and UPSI on 12 Nov 2016.

Scenographer for Menua Kitai: A Sada Borneo Theatrical Concert directed by Izzard Padzil at Dewan Budaya USM on 13 April-14April 2018.

Scenographer for Bayang directed by Dr.A.S Hardy Shafie on 15 September-21 September 2018 at 11^th Asia Pacific Bond Theatre Schools and Performing Arts Festival, Institut Seni Yogyakarta Indonesia, 22 September 2018 at Petronas Gallery Kuala Lumpur and 10 October-12 October 2018 at Panggung Sasaran

Actor for Teater Sarah directed by Halimi M.N on 16 October-18October 2019 at Panggung Pelinggam Cahaya, USM.

Course Listings

• VTT 161- Introduction to Drama & Theatre
• VTA 102E-Fundamental Acting
• VTW 161E-Academic Exercise
• VTC Practicum Of Northern Malay Traditional Theatre
• VTR 161-Script Analysis
• VTT 181- Studies in Asian Theatre
• VTP 212E-Intermediate Directing
• VTA 302E-Advance Acting
• VTV 473-Final Year Project (Production/Dissertation)
• VTC 453-Community Theatre

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Chairperson Lecturer [Graphic Communication Design Dept.]

Dr. Nurul Hanim Md Romainoor

Personal Statement

Nurul Hanim Romainoor is a Senior Lecturer and is currently holding the position as the Head of Department of Graphic Communication at School of The Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia. She is a researcher and an educator. Her research interests are Graphics/Design Research, Typography and future technology. In class, she coaches students to understand Graphic Design elements & principles. She has experiences working in the industry as a Multi-Media Graphic Designer. She designs from book covers to UI/UX Website. She gained design management skills through attending a short course on Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) in 2006 with a certificate, which required her to lead the Creative Team in the production of interactive CD-ROM.

2018 Goh, C. H., Romainoor, N. H. (2019). User Goals, Behaviours and Attitudes: Developing Web User Personas of Art and Design Students. Art and Design Review, 7, 1-9. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4236/adr.2019.71001.

Romainoor, N.H. & Safia Najwa Suhaimi. (October, 2017). Art as Images in the Meaning of Being. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference on The Image. Art as the Meaning of Being, 58. Venice, Italy: Common Ground Research Network. http://ontheimage.com

Romainoor, Nurul Hanim and Abdullah, Sarena (2016) Embracing Cyberculture on Graphic Design. In: Conference Proceeding: 2nd International Conference on Creative Media, Design & Technology (REKA2016). School of the Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, pp. 376-386. ISBN 978-967-13104 1-0

Md. Romainoor, N. H. (2015). Design Research in the Social Realm : An Analysis of a Theoretical Design model. International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science, 3(4), 62–71. Retrieved from http://www.ijlass.org/

Md. Romainoor, N. H. (2013), Illustrating a case by using diagrams: Development of social inclusion of people with Down syndrome in Malaysia.

Md. Romainoor, N. H. (2011), Art as a medium to reduce social exclusion for adult with Down syndrome. International Conference on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Seri Mengasih and Universiti Malaysia Sabah. http://serimengasih.org

Romainoor, H. (2003) Minangkabau Fashion street style,Wanganui School of Design – Wakaito University, New Zealand

Course Listing

1. VRE 301E/4 – Creative Entrepreneurship
2. VGT 103/3 – Typography
3. VRA 104E/3 – Introduction to Computer Graphic
4. VGT 411/4- Design Project 1.
5. VGT 412/4- Design Project 2.

Assistant Registrar

Mdm. Norhidayah Abdul Rahman

Qualifications

BBA (Hons), Arkansas State University, USA, 1998
MBA, Hawaii Pacific University, USA, 2000

Biodata

Joined Universiti Sains Malaysia as an Assistant Registrar at the Advanced Medical and Dental
Institute, Bertam in 2011. Her work portfolio involved managing their MyRA (Research) data,
developing the documentation for ISO accreditation and managing their postgraduate students.
In 2013 she was presented with the public service excellence award, and in 2014 moved to the
main campus and was placed at the Centre for Drug Research a High Indexed Performing Center
of Excellence (HICOE) centre. While working there, she learned to manage the centre’s academic
matters, finance and preparing their MyRA data and HICOE reports. She was then promoted to
Senior Assistant Registrar in 2018 and placed at the School of The Arts. Currently, she oversees
the school’s administrative matters, events, income generation, and school performance.

Assistant Registrar (Academic Affairs)

Mr. Muhammad Afzan Zainal Abidin

Education

BA (Hons.) Marketing, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Arau, Perlis.

Biodata

Joined USM in 2008 an Executive Officer at Research Platform Office and served there for 4
years. In 2012, he was promoted to Assistant Registrar at the Training Unit in USM. He served as
Assistant Registrar at the Centre for Innovation and Productivity in Public Administration (PiPPA)
from 2013 – 2014 and later went on to serve at Pusat Transformasi Insan, USM.

In 2019, Mr. Afzan joined School of The Arts, USM to take care of the academic affairs. He assists
the deputy dean in all matters regarding academic, admission, quality and liaison between the
university’s academic committee and School of The Arts. He is also actively involved in sports
especially with the USM Football team. He has served the team during the Malaysian Premier
League 2010-2012.

Chairperson

Dr. Norfarizah Mohd Bakhir

Qualifications

BFA (Hons), (Computer Graphic Design), Wanganui College of Art and Design, New Zealand, 1998.

MFA, Computer Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design, USA, 2004.

PhD (New Media Technology), Universiti Sains Malaysia, (USM), 2019.

Personal Statement

Artists and designers are unique creatures. We just love to explore, cross all boundaries, agree to disagree and push the limits. I am no different! Over the recent years, I have had opportunities to work with scientists, linguists, physicists and biologists. This has helped me to further open my horizons to use my skills and expertise in the arts to produce works that take in the consideration of the communities surrounding me.

Education

• 2004 – MFA in Computer Arts, Savannah College of Arts and Design, USA 
• 1998 – BFA in Computer Graphic Design, Wanganui Regional Community Polytechnic, New Zealand

Working Experience

• 2004 – (current) Lecturer – Universiti Sains Malaysia
• 2002  – Teaching Assistant – Savannah College of Art and Design USA
• 2003 – Designer – Southern Alliance of Clean Energy Georgia USA
• 1998 – Creative Designer – Infografik Design Consultant Malaysia
• 1997 – Supervisor – YWCA Wanganui, New Zealand
• 1997 – Designer – Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuit Centre New Zealand

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• 2017-2018, New Media Design &Technology, (School) Course Coordinator
• 2017, WEBMASTER, 26/07/2017-31/12/2017 (University) School Committee
• 2017, AHLI JAWATANKUASA PERSIDANGAN ANTARABANGSA KEARIFAN TEMPATAN
• 2017, 08/05/2017-09/05/2017 (University) University Committee
• 2017,  MODERATOR PERSIDANGAN ANTARABANGSA KEARIFAN TEMPATAN
• 2017, 08/05/2017-09/05/2017 (University) Others
• 2017, 3rd APUCEN SUMMIT
• 2017, 20/04/2017-21/04/2017 (University) Project Member
• 2017, FASILITATOR JERAYAWARA PUSAT PENGAJIAN SENI, 28/03/2017-29/03/2017 (School) Others

Expertise

Specialisation

Broadcast Design, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Digital Video Production, 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Interactive Design

Teaching

• VMT105/3, Digital Video Production
• VMT411/4, Design Project I (Creative Media Digital)

RESEARCH INTEREST

• Holography and Virtual Reality, Local Knowledge Conservation, Mobile Technology, Video Explorative, 2D and 3D Animation, Graphic Design and Visual Communication
• Rumah Warisan Pulau Pinang (Multimedia documentation) 
• Short Film – Producing a live action production using effects (3D animation, 2D animation, compositing, etc.) as a visual enhancement
• Electrical Cable for Visually Impaired People – Color Coding to Text Coding
• Perception and Moral Responsibility in Communication
• Special Effects in a Low Budget Production

RESEARCH PROJECTS

• Holographic Transdisciplinary Conservation, LRGS (2012-2016)
• Design and Development of Prototype of An Integrated Membrane-Based Energy Recovery With Turbine Ventilator for Building Air-Conditioning In Hot – Humid Climate, PRGS (2013-2015)

Publication

Book

• Norfarizah Mohd Bakhir dan Mohd Shafiq Haris, 2012, Pengimejan Holografi dalam Memelihara Warisan Budaya, Proceeding Persidangan Serantau Kearifan Tempatan, Penerbit USM, 2014 ISBN 978-983-861-633-1
• Noor Azlina Mohamed Khalid Hafeezur Rahmaan Mohd Yassin Norfarizah Mohd Bakhir, Sumbangan Rekabentuk Perindustrian Dalam Merekayasa Permainan Tradisional: Satu Kajian Kes Ke Atas Permainan ‘Tapak Gajah’, Proceeding Persidangan Serantau Kearifan Tempatan, Penerbit USM, 2014 ISBN 978-983-861-633-1

 Conferences  

• Pengimejan Holografi Dalam Memelihara Warisan Budaya, Pulau Jerejak Rainforest Resort, Pulau Pinang, 15/10/2012- 16/10/2012
• Aplikasi Holografi Reflektif Pada Persembahan Teater Mini Cerita Rakyat, Grand Borneo Hotel, Kota Kinabalu Sabah, 26/6/2013- 28/6/2013
• Holografi Reflektif Animasi Dua Dimensi Buku Cerita Dongeng Rakyat Tempatan, Sutra Beach Resort, Terengganu, 6/10/2013- 7/10/2013

 Proceedings    

• Norfarizah Mohd Bakhir dan Mohd Shafiq Haris, 2012, Pengimejan Holografi dalam Memelihara Warisan Budaya, Proceeding Persidangan Serantau Kearifan Tempatan 2012, Pulau Jerejak Rainforest Resort, Pulau Pinang
• Noor Azlina Mohamed Khalid Hafeezur Rahmaan Mohd Yassin Norfarizah Mohd Bakhir, 2012, Sumbangan Rekabentuk Perindustrian Dalam Merekayasa Permainan Tradisional: Satu Kajian Kes Ke Atas Permainan ‘Tapak Gajah’, Proceeding Persidangan Serantau Kearifan Tempatan 2012, Pulau Jerejak Rainforest Resort, Pulau Pinang

Recognitions

• 2003 -Southern Alliance of Clean Energy (Public Service Announcement) Georgia, USA
• 2002 – Gold Award Artists, Call for Justice (The Justice Project) USA

Communities

 Services

• Malaysian Student Representative Savannah Georgia, USA, 11/3/2002 – 29/3/2004
• University Committee, Rantau Budaya USM – Merbok, 19/5/2006 – 20/5/2006
• University Committee, Regional Conference On Local Knowledge, 15/9/2011 – 15/10/2014
• University Committee, Program Ilmiah Rantau Budaya Siri V, 14/10/2011- 16/10/2011
• University Committee, AJK Persembahan Kebudayaan Malaysia-Vietnam, 7/9/2012 – 16/9/2012  (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
• Head of Department (New Media), School of the Arts, USM, 15/5/2006- 25/3/2007
• Head of Department (New Media), School of the Arts, USM , 26/3/2007- 25/3/2009
• Head of Department (New Media), School of the Arts, USM , 1/6/2012- 31/12/2012

Consultation

Coffee Table Book – Pencitraan 40 tahun Pesta Hoki USM – Penang International, Bahagian Hal Ehwal dan Pembangunan Pelajar USM, 3/6/2013- 9/12/2013

• Aliran Semasa: Confluence And Branching Of Media Technology In Recent Malaysia Art, Balai Seni Visual Negara, 20/6/2013- 4/7/2013
• Services Program Pensiswazahan Guru, Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Pendidikan

 Membership

• Majlis Rekabentuk Malaysia, Members , 2011, National
• MQA 2014

Portfolios

Gold Award – Artist’s Call for Justice, Artists’ Call for Justice Competition USA, sponsored by the Justice Project USA, 2002, International

• Oasis 2005, Multimedia, USM, Galeri Adiwarna, 3/3/2005
• Oasis 2006, Video Digital, USM , Galeri Adiwarna, 6/3/2006
• (Book Cover) Lim Tae-Yun, 2013, KSDT International Design Trend 2012, Korean Society of Design Trend
• KSDT International Design Trend 2012, Design Print, Korea Society of Design Trend South Korea, Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM, 22/2/2013
• OASIS 2013, Digital Print, Pusat Pengajian Seni, USM, Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM, 22/10/2013

Chairperson

Dr. Siti Suhaily Surip

Qualifications

BDES Industrial Design (UiTM), MDES in Design & Technology (UiTM), PhD in Science Materials (USM)

Biodata

Dr. Siti Suhaily Surip holds a Bachelor’s  (Industrial Design) and Master’s degree (Design & Technology)) from the University of Technology Mara, Shah Alam, Selangor. Meanwhile, in 2017 he received her Doctor of Philosophy in Science Materials (Bio-composites & biomass fibre) from the School of Industrial Technology, University of Science Malaysia. She has served as a Lecturer in the Department of Product Design, School of The Art, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang since 2007. In 2011 she was appointed as Senior Lecturer. She has been a member of the Malaysian Design Council (MRM), Malaysian Bamboo Society (MBS), Penulis & Pembaca Muar Johor, IRED Research Group and others. She has won several design competitions including 1^st Place Award (university category) and Overall Best Design Award (open category) organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Penang in 2011, finalist of the Malaysian Youth Design Award 2012. Recently, she won Gold Medal for Wood Invention & Innovation competition Design 2019 (professional category) for the research title of Laminated Bamboo Hybrid Bio-composites For Furniture Components. In addition to teaching, she has written in books/ chapter in books/ journal publications in high index journal (ISI) to share her ideas with the community about the knowledge gained from the research conducted.

Personal Statement

Today is an era whereby artists, designers must work together with scientists, engineers and technologists. Through collaboration of various fields, we are sure to produce better products to not only enhance creativity but benefit the community too. I believe that as an artist/designer, we contribute back to our community.

*My Publication Profile : SCOPUS ID: 54384197200 / ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9309-3351

Publications :

S. Siti Suhaily &Abdul Khalil H.P.S., 2020,  Bio-komposit Hibrid Berlaminasi: Reka Bentuk dan Pembuatan, Penerbit USM. Research/ Academic Book (Final Review)

S. Siti Suhaily, Deepu A. Gopakumar, N.A. Sri Aprilia, Samsul Rizal, M.T. Paridah & Abdul Khalil H.P.S., 2019, Evaluation of Screw Pulling and Felxural Strength of bamboo-based Oil Palm Trunk Veneer Hybrid Biocomposites Intended for Furniture Applications. BioResources, pp.14(4),8376-8390

Siti Suhaily, S., Abdul Khalil H.P.S., Shamsul, R., Chaturbhuj K. Saurabh, Paridah M. Tahir, Enih Rosamah & Mohamed, A.S.A., 2019, Laminated Hybrid Biocomposites of Bamboo and Palm Veneer for Furniture Design. Biocomposite Express pp.4

Siti Suhaily, S., Abdul Khalil H.P.S., Nurul Fazita, and M.R., Syakir, M.I., 2017, Design of Green Laminated Composites From Agricultural Biomass, in (Lignosellulosic Fibre and Biomass-Based Composite Materials. Processing, properties, and Applications.), Woodhead Publishing Limited , 291-30

Siti Suhaily, S., Alwani, S. A.A., and Abdul Khalil, H.P.S., 2014, Bamboo Based Biocomposites Material, Design, And Applications., in (Materials Science – Advanced Topics), Intermediate Technology Publication.

Siti Suhaily, S., Jawaid, M., Abdul Khalil H.P.S.,Mohamed, A.R., & Ibrahim, F.,  2012, A review on agro-based biocomposites for furniture design and applications: Potential and challenges., Review of oil palm composites. BioResources, 7(3), pp.4400-4423

Abdul Khalil H.P.S., Siti Suhaily, S., 2012, Cell wall morphology, chemical and thermal analysis of cultivated pineapple leaf fibres for industrial applications., Journal of Polymers and the Environment, Volume 1 / 1993 – Volume 19 / 2011

Mohamed, A.S.A. and Siti Suhaily, S., 2019. Real-time interactive cultural dance with gesture gaming elements via kinect-based skeleton tracking., 6th International Conference on Local Knowledge 2016 (ICLK 2016).

Siti Suhaily, S., 2019. The Green Gold: Bamboo As An Emerging Resource In Furniture Industry. International Conference On Design Industries & Creative Culture (Decoded 2019), Mangrove Tourism Complex, Kedah, Malaysia. 19 – 20 June 2019.

Siti Suhaily, S., Shamsu, M., Majid, M.Z., Yassin, H.R., and Md Esa, M.F, 2019. The Green Gold: Bamboo As An Emerging Resource In Furniture Industry. 6^th University-Community Engagement International Conference 2019, Serambi Suluh Hall, D’Seni Brunei and Handicraft, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darulssalam. 19 – 20 Nov. 2019.

A.S.A. Mohamed, P.S. Chingeng, Siti Suhaily, S., N.A. Mat Isa, S., 2017, Body Matching Algorithm Design Using Normalize Dynamic Time Warping (NDTW) Skeleton Tracking for Malay Traditional Dance Movement, Advances in Visual Informatics: 5th International Visual Informatics Conference (IVIC 2017), Bangi, Malaysia, Nov. 28–30 2017.

Shamsu, M. and Siti Suhaily, S., 2016, Atap Singgora Pada Senibina Tradisional dan Kontemporari Di Pantai Timur, 2nd International Conference on Creative Media, Design & Technology (REKA 2016).

Mohamed, A.S.A. and Siti Suhaily, S., 2016. Real-Time Interactive Cultural Dance With Gesture Gaming Elements Via Kinect-Based Skeleton Tracking, 6th International Conference on Local Knowledge 2016 (ICLK 2016).

Mohamed, A.S.A., A., Muhammad and Siti Suhaily, S., 2016, Interactive Design Sign Language Interpreter Using Skeleton Tracking, 3rd International Conference on Communication and Computer Engineering (iCoCoE 2016).

Mohamed, A.S.A., and Siti Suhaily, S., 2016, Preserving Bahasa Malaysia Sign Language Using Skeleton Tracking Motion Capture, 6th International Conference on Local Knowledge 2016 (ICLK 2016).

Siti Suhaily, S. and Fadilla M. Y., 2012. Pembangunan Reka Bentuk Permainan Tradisional Sebagai Alat Bantuan Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran Prasekolah, Persidangan Serantau Kearifan tempatan (ICLK 2012).

Siti Suhaily, S., 2011. The Effectiveness of Traditional Games as A Method of Playing While Learning Pre-School Children. The International Conference on Early Childhood and Special Education (ICECSE 2011).

Research:

2018- 2020 (Short Term Grantt) – Siti Suhaily Surip, Abdul Khalil H.P. Shawkataly. The Development of Laminated Hybrid Bio-composites From Gigantochloa levis with Palm Veneer for Furniture Design, RM35,613.00. (Active)

2018- 2019 (BJIM University- Community Grant )- Siti Suhaily Surip, Shamsu Mohamad, Ahmad Zuhairi Abd. Majid, Hafeezur Rahmaan Mohd Yassin & Mohd Firdaus Mohd Esa. Empowering Special Education Students and Practicing Ceramic Craft Design Skills to Help Develop Potential Skills of the Students, RM10,000.00.  (Completed).

2018-Ministry of Education, China)- Siti Suhaily Surip, Ng Shi Yi. The 4^th “The Belt & Road” International Culture & Art Week, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Republic of China, RM9,600.00. (Completed).

2012-2015 (RU Grant) – Abdul Khalil H.P. Shawkataly, Siti Suhaily Surip, Studies On The Fundamental Properties of Cellulosic fibres Of Selected Cultivated Bamboo Species. RM108,000.00.  (Completed).

2008-2009 (Incentive Grant) – Siti Suhaily Surip (Principal), Mohamad Omar Bidin. Basic Mobile Phone Design: A Comparison Study Between Basic & Current Design for Consumer’s Perception, RM5,000.00. (Completed).

Exhibition:

2019- Wood Invention & Innovation Design (WIID2019). Universiti Teknologi Mara & Majlis Rekabentuk Malaysia (MRM).

2017- Oasis Exhibition on Art & Design (OASIS). Schoolf of The Arts,Universiti Sains Malaysia and Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

2011- Contemporary Lantern Night Design Competition. Ministry of Tourism Penang, Malaysia & Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang.

2008- Oasis Exhibition on Art & Design (OASIS). Schoolf of The Arts,Universiti Sains Malaysia & Muzium and Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

2008- International Exhibition on Art & Design. Songkla Art Gallery, Thailand & Schoolf of The Arts,Universiti Sains Malaysia

Community Works:

2019- School Excellence Annual Award, SMK Pendidikan Khas Persekutuan Pulau Pinang, Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang.

2019- Kindergarten Annual Concert, USM Minden Kindergarten, USM Minden Kindergarten Cooperative, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.

2019- Exhibition on Ceramic Craft Design with Disable Students, SMK Pendidikan Khas Persekutuan Pulau Pinang, Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang.

2019- USM Academic Day 2019, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.

2019- MBS Annual Meeting & Family Day, Malaysian Bamboo Society (MBS), Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Kepong Selangor.

2019- Bakti Siswa, SMK Kg. Chicar, Jeniang Kedah. Universiti Sains Malaysia.

2019- Design Workshop on Ceramic Craft Design with Disable Students, SMK Pendidikan Khas Persekutuan Pulau Pinang, Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang.

2018- Motivational Talk with Disable Students, SMK Pendidikan Khas Persekutuan Pulau Pinang, Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang.

2018- Community Project with Indigenous People, Kg. Cermin, Kampar Perak. Universiti Sains Malaysia.

2018- Mentor Mentee USM. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.

2018- Kindergarten Annual Concert, USM Minden Kindergarten, Minden kindergarten Cooperative, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.

2018- Design Workshop on Ceramic Craft Design with Disable Students, SMK Pendidikan Khas Persekutuan Pulau Pinang, Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang.

2017- Bakti Siswa USM, Kg. Chicar, Jeniang Kedah. Universiti Sains Malaysia.

2015- Green Design Competition, Category University/ College (Chief jury), 1^st Avenue Sdn. Bhd. and One Academy, Penang.

2012- Bakti Siswa USM, Ferringhi Beach, Penang. Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang & Universiti Sains Malaysia.

2012- Penang Boat Festival (Jury), Ferringhi Beach, Penang. Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang.

2010- Program Rantau Budaya (Cross Cultural), Kg. Perlis, Penang. Dewan Budaya, School of The Arts & Universiti Sains Malaysia.

2010- Academic & Cultural Visit, Bandung Art School, Bandung Indonesia. School of The Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

2009- Penang e-Creative Competition (Jury), School of The Arts & Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.

2008- Program Rantau Budaya (Cross Cultural), Kg. Cherok Paloh, Pahang. Dewan Budaya, School of The Arts & Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Awards/ Recognition/ Professional Qualification:

2019- Gold Award (Category Profesional). Wood Invention & Innovation Design 2019. Universiti Teknologi Mara & Majlis Rekabentuk Malaysia (MRM).

2019- Excellent Service Award. School of The Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

2013- Finalist (Category Industrial Design). Anugerah Harta Intelek Negara 2013. Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri, Koperasi & Kepenggunaan

2012- Finalist (Category Profesional). Malaysia Design Award 2012. Malaysia Design Centre (MRM)

2012- Academic Scholarship Award. Malaysian Higher Education (KPT) / Universiti Sains Malaysia.

2011- 1st Winner (Category University). Contemporary Lantern Night Design Competition 2011. Ministry of Tourism Penang, Malaysia & Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang.

2011- Overall Winner (Category Open). Contemporary Lantern Night Design Competition 2011. Ministry of Tourism Penang, Malaysia & Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang.

2010- AutoCAD Autodesk Certificate (Associate Level), Prestariang System Sdn. Bhd. Cyberjaya, Malaysia

2005- Star Workers’ Award.Bristol Technologies Sdn. Bhd., Selangor.

Consultation:

2011- Global Higher Education Forum (GHC 2011). Equatorial Hotel, Penang – Booth design, Layout plan, Poster, Souvenir & Interior.

 2009– International Conference of Commonwealth Ministers Country (ICCM 2019). Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur – Booth design, Poster & Souvenir

Course Listing:

VPT 113 Technical Drawing 1

VPT 212E Technical Drawing 2 (AutoCAD)

VPT 215 Product Design 1

VRA 103Visual Studio Practice 1

HTV 201 Thinking Technique

VPT 411 Industrial Design Project 1

VPT 412 Industrial Design Project 2