Yaqeen Yamani

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location of Yaqeen YamaniPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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  • Timeline

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2023

    Freelance Photographer

    Freelance Photograper
    Nov 2017 - Nov 2017

    Participated in Bard's Civic Engagmenet Conference

    Bard College Berlin, A Liberal Arts University
    Sept 2018 - Jan 2019

    Intern

    ArteEast
    Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

    Internship

    Qattan Foundation
    Jul 2019 - Sept 2019

    Media and E-Marketing Intern

    The Palestinian Museum
    Sept 2019 - Aug 2022

    Film and Theory of Knowledge Teacher

    Ramallah Friends School
    Jan 2020 - now

    Co-Founder and Program Manager

    Jericho Cinema Club
    Feb 2023 - Oct 2023

    Community Engagement Intern

    InLiquid
    Jun 2023 - Jun 2023

    Street Photography Instructor

    Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University
    Jul 2023 - Jul 2023

    Photography Instructor

    Photography Without Borders
    Sept 2023 - Feb 2024

    Media Fellowship

    Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
  • About me

    MFA Photography Student | Co-Founder, Jericho Cinema Club

  • Education

    • Al-quds bard college

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor's degree communication and media studies specialized avg 91.9

      Major in Media Studies and Minor in Urban Studies and Spatial Practices.

    • Temple university

      2022 - 2024
      Master of fine arts - mfa photography
    • Bard college

      2018 - 2018
      Bachelor's degree/ bard globalization and international affairs communication and media studies

      BGIA provides a unique opportunity for college students and recent college graduates from around the world to take advanced courses in international affairs while working in carefully selected internships based on individual interests—all while experiencing life in Manhattan, the island at the center of the world.BGIA students engage in the study and practice of international law; international relations theory; global public health; political economy; international reporting; and other… Show more BGIA provides a unique opportunity for college students and recent college graduates from around the world to take advanced courses in international affairs while working in carefully selected internships based on individual interests—all while experiencing life in Manhattan, the island at the center of the world.BGIA students engage in the study and practice of international law; international relations theory; global public health; political economy; international reporting; and other aspects of international affairs. BGIA has semester and summer programs. Show less

  • Experience

    • Freelance photograper

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2023
      Freelance photographer
    • Bard college berlin, a liberal arts university

      Nov 2017 - Nov 2017
      Participated in bard's civic engagmenet conference
    • Arteeast

      Sept 2018 - Jan 2019
      Intern

      • Attended and evaluated Asia Contemporary Art Week events 2018• Managed social media• Cataloged film archive• Research and event planning

    • Qattan foundation

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2019
      Internship

      • Archival research for previous events • Contacted other institution and work partners • Planed events and workshops from preparation level to technical check • Helped the project coordinator in other office and field work

    • The palestinian museum

      Jul 2019 - Sept 2019
      Media and e-marketing intern

      - Worked on a social media plan - Drafted posts - Contacted Press and Media agencies - Helped in Marketing on BZU students orientation 2019- Research and other office work

    • Ramallah friends school

      Sept 2019 - Aug 2022
      Film and theory of knowledge teacher

      Film and Theory of Knowledge

    • Jericho cinema club

      Jan 2020 - now
      Co-founder and program manager
    • Inliquid

      Feb 2023 - Oct 2023
      Community engagement intern

      - Engage with current members, and help recruit new members for the CommunityOutreach Advisory Committee.- Lead the planning and enactment of an audience development outreach strategy. - Identifying particular art workshop topics and instructors that would be a good fit forcommunity members.- Organize monthly events, including meetings for the Community Outreach AdvisoryCommittee, workshops for the community, and events for the community.- Work on programing for Aisha Marshani's exhibition Show less

    • Tyler school of art and architecture, temple university

      Jun 2023 - Jun 2023
      Street photography instructor

      Apart-time Non-Credit/Continuing Education Instructor in Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture, in the Continuing Education. Responsibilities include preparation of course materials and teaching Street Photography for pre-collage students.

    • Photography without borders

      Jul 2023 - Jul 2023
      Photography instructor

      Summer photo instructor at Antonia Pantoja Charter School

    • Al-bustan seeds of culture

      Sept 2023 - Feb 2024
      Media fellowship

      A five-month program entails a Fellow’s publishing in Al-Bustan News Service, according to its editor’s guidance and in collaboration with the organization’s staff and leadership. The fellowship is intended to develop skills across platforms, while expanding the Fellow’s professional network and portfolio. Al-Bustan News Service’s mandate is to cover the cultural life of Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) people of Greater Philadelphia in its varied manifestations—work culture, civic culture, public health culture, immigrant culture, educational culture, street culture, family culture, institutional culture, religious culture, and artistic culture, of course, among others. SWANA culture, arts and media in Greater Philadelphia—in the mix of words, images, sound that the story needs. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Film (category 2)

      International baccalaureate
      Nov 2020
    • Trauma informed practice for teaching artists - tipta

      Stockton rush bartol foundation
      Jan 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Mentors’ training course

      Filmlab: palestine
      Jun 2021
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Yaqeen Yamani
      Fulbright Grantee Fulbright Aug 2022 Received two Scholarships to Study MFA in Photography at Temple University. The first year is awarded by Temple University and the Graduate program. The second year is awarded by Fulbright.
    • Awarded to Yaqeen Yamani
      Bard Globalization and International Affairs Bard College Aug 2018
    • Awarded to Yaqeen Yamani
      Al Quds Bard College Access Scholarships Jerusalem/West Bank 2016 Amideast Sep 2016 Al Quds Bard College for the Arts and Sciences (AQB) in Abu Dis is now accepting applications for the Al Quds Bard College Access Scholarships, funded by USAID and supported by the US Consulate General in Jerusalem with assistance from AMIDEAST. The program will award 10 scholarships to bright, academically promising graduates of United States Department of State English Access Microscholarship Program. Selected students will receive four years of tuition funding to attend AQB, with the… Show more Al Quds Bard College for the Arts and Sciences (AQB) in Abu Dis is now accepting applications for the Al Quds Bard College Access Scholarships, funded by USAID and supported by the US Consulate General in Jerusalem with assistance from AMIDEAST. The program will award 10 scholarships to bright, academically promising graduates of United States Department of State English Access Microscholarship Program. Selected students will receive four years of tuition funding to attend AQB, with the possibility to study for one semester at Bard College in New York. AQB is an English language, Liberal Arts institution, emphasizing small, seminar-style classes, innovative approaches to teaching, and dual degrees from Bard College in New York and Al Quds University. After the second year of study, students will choose from one of the following majors: Human Rights & International Law, Media Studies, Urban Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Political Studies, Economics, and Literature & Society. Additional academic support, faculty mentorship, and professional internship opportunities will be available to recipients Show less
    • Awarded to Yaqeen Yamani
      English Access Microscholarship Program Amideast May 2011 The English Access Microscholarship Program (Access Program) is an exciting initiative of the U.S. Department of State. This highly effective training program is designed to provide a significant English-language learning experience to bright non-elite 14- to 18- year-old students. Funded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, it also has the goal of improving students' appreciation of U.S. culture and values, encouraging critical thinking and… Show more The English Access Microscholarship Program (Access Program) is an exciting initiative of the U.S. Department of State. This highly effective training program is designed to provide a significant English-language learning experience to bright non-elite 14- to 18- year-old students. Funded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, it also has the goal of improving students' appreciation of U.S. culture and values, encouraging critical thinking and open-mindedness, and improving performance in regular school classes. Show less
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Founder

      Issued by Jericho Cinema Club on Jan 2020
      Jericho Cinema ClubAssociated with Yaqeen Yamani
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Tamer Institution on May 2016
      Tamer InstitutionAssociated with Yaqeen Yamani
    • Volunteer

      Issued by The Good Shepherd Youth Cultural Center on Sept 2017
      The Good Shepherd Youth Cultural CenterAssociated with Yaqeen Yamani