Ira Sheldon Jaffe

Background

Jaffe, Ira Sheldon was born on August 19, 1943 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Lillian Jaffe.

Education

Bachelor, Columbia College, 1964; Master of Fine Arts, Columbia University, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern California, 1975.

Career

Advertising copywriter, Young & Rubicam, Los Angeles, 1967-1968; advertising copywriter, Cooke & Levitt, Los Angeles, 1970-1971; lecturer, University of Southern California Cinema, Los Angeles, 1970-1972; lecturer, U. New Mexico College Fine Arts, Albuquerque, 1972-1975; assistant professor, U. New Mexico College Fine Arts, Albuquerque, 1975-1979; associate professor, U. New Mexico College Fine Arts, Albuquerque, 1979-1988; professor, U. New Mexico College Fine Arts, Albuquerque, since 1988; head media arts program, U. New Mexico College Fine Arts, Albuquerque, since 1989; Presidential lecturer, U. New Mexico College Fine Arts, Albuquerque, 1984-1986. Board directors Rodey Film Festival, U. Mexico, 1977-1987, International Cinema Lecture Series, since 1988. Board directors Station KNME-television, 1990-1992.

Vice president S.W. Film Center, since 1988, Albuquerque Film Society.

Achievements

• Ira Sheldon Jaffe has been listed as a noteworthy Film critic, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:

Samuel Jaffe

Mother:

Lillian Jaffe