Nthabiseng Mabale

Nthabiseng Mabale is a Digital Design lecturer at the University of Johannesburg with a passion for storytelling through film and video. Since joining the Department of Multimedia in 2016, she has cultivated expertise in African feminism, digital activism, and social impact design.

Currently, she is pursuing a PhD in Media Studies at Wits University, and her research explores representation and personal narratives in Digital Media. As a film and video practitioner, she has worked on editing news bulletins, designing motion graphics, and producing television shows. She simply loves what she does and does what she loves. How cool is that?

Film and Video, Humanities, Digital Media, Communication and media studies, Photography,  Cultural Studies, Design Practice, African Media Studies, African Feminism, Agency of Women, Entrepreneurship.

• Doctor in Philosophy (Media Studies)—in progress, The University of the Witwatersrand
• Masters in Arts—Multimedia—2019, University of Johannesburg
• B. Tech in Multimedia (Cum Laude) (2016), University of Johannesburg
• National Diploma in Multimedia Design, 2015, University of Johannesburg
• Matric National Certificate- 2011, Sir John Adamson High

• Miss, TM, Molete, University of Johannesburg, Honours, 2022.
• Ms, A, Jonas, University of Johannesburg, Honours, 2023.
• Mr, B, Maema, University of Johannesburg, Honours, 2023, Co-supervisor.
• Ms, G, Louw, University of Johannesburg, Honours, Co-supervisor, 2023.

Academic Accomplishments

Publications, Presentations, and Conference Proceedings

Co-authored Paper: Designing an Effective Emergency Online Teaching and Learning Experience Using the Conversational Framework Approach – Published in the Digital 2K: International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning in the Digital Age (2021).

Co-authored Paper: Digital Storytelling as a Pedagogical Tool for Digital Design Education Through Convergence Culture – Accepted and presented at the International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning in the Digital Age (digiTAL2K 2024). Paper published in the conference proceedings.

Co-authored Paper: Exploring Conversational Framework’s Discursive and Reflective Teaching Strategies in a Post-COVID Environment – Accepted for presentation at the International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning in the Digital Age (digiTAL2K 2024). Published in the book of abstracts.

Conference Paper: Video Design Revolution: Exploring Gen Z’s Influence on Self-Expression and Digital Subjectivity on Social Media Through the Convergence Culture Framework – Accepted for the Cumulus Budapest Conference (May 15–17, 2024).

Grants and Awards

University Capacity Development Programme (UCDP) Grant (2024) – Department of Higher Education (DHET)– University of Johannesburg.

Faculty Research Committee (FRC) Grant (2024) – University of Johannesburg.

Academic Accelerated Mentorship Programme Grant (2024) – University of Johannesburg.

National Research Foundation (NRF) Scholarship (2016–2018) – South African Research Chair in South African Art and Visual Culture by Prof. Brenda Schmahmann, University of Johannesburg.

Internal Merit Bursary for Masters (Cum Laude Recipient) (2016) – University of Johannesburg.

Supervisory-Linked Bursary for Masters (2016) – Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, University of Johannesburg.

National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) Bursary (2013–2015).

Faculty Top Dissertation Award(2015) – Presented by Executive Dean, Prof. Federico Freschi, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, University of Johannesburg.

Senior Top Achiever (2015) – Presented by Horizon Residence Management, University of Johannesburg.

Top Achiever in Visual Arts (2010–2011) – Sir John Adamson High.

Collaborations

Enactus (Project Collaborations) (February 2, 2014 – March 30, 2014).

The Green Documentary Project– Participating in the project led by Dr. Lee-Ann Moodle and Prof Anthony Ambala in Eldorado Park (August 2024 – Current).

Additional Accomplishments

Erasmus Mobility Programme(2023) – Academy of Art in Szczecin.

British Academy Funded Transnational Early Career Research Network in Visual and Performing Arts – Selected as a participant in this program, with oversight from Prof. Kene Igweonu, Dr. Michael Schwab, Prof. Leora Farber, and Prof. Alexandra Kokoli. The cohort’s work has garnered interest from Routledge for publication.

Young Nelson Comics Exhibitionat the UJ Art Gallery – Facilitated media exposure and an interview on SABC’s TRENDZshow for second- and third-year Multimedia students

Anthony Ambala
University of Johannesburg HOD
082 3938 542
aambala@uj.ac.za

Nomhle Senzane
University of Johannesburg (Student Assistance)
072 952 7229

Amos Wutawunashhe
Supervisor - Rosebank College
083 371 7216

amoswutts@gmail.com