2012 Prospectus Institute of Art and Design by David Vella

MCAST students at the new multimedia studios

Institute of ART AND DESIGN When MCAST was founded in 2001, the Institute of Art and Design was one of the first Institutes to be integrated in the College, through the amalgamation of two government-owned schools. Since then, we have expanded to offer many new vocational education opportunities in 3D Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Audiovisual Media (Moving Image), and Photography. Our Institute collaborates with local industries to give students the opportunity to practise what they learn by working on art and design assignments requested by real clients. These assignments are completed in our state-of-theart studios and workshops, under the guidance of our experienced team of lecturers. MCAST Institute of Art and Design Misra침 l-G침onoq, Tar치a Gap, Mosta MST 1735 00356 2141 2783 00356 2143 3205 adi@mcast.edu.mt Director: Mr Stephen Vella Deputy Directors: Ms Melanie Mizzi, Mr Mark Theuma

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MQF Level

Course Code

Course Title

12/07/01

MCAST Introductory Certificate in Art and Design - Level 1*

12/07/02

MCAST Foundation Certificate in Art and Design - Level 2*

12/07/03A

MCAST Diploma in Printing - Level 3*

12/07/04

MCAST Diploma in the Creative Arts - Level 3*

12/07/05

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Art and Design

12/07/06

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production

12/07/07

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts)

12/07/08

MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

12/07/09

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in 3D Design

12/07/10

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Fine Arts

12/07/11

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design

12/07/12

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media

12/07/13

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Media (Moving Image)

12/07/14

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography

12/07/15

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in 3D Design and Interiors

12/07/16

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Arts

12/07/17

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Graphic Design and Interactive Media

12/07/18

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Media (Moving Image)

All Levels are based on the Malta Qualifications Framework. Refer to the last page of this Prospectus for further details. Il-Livelli huma bbażati fuq il-Qafas għall-Kwalifiki ta’ Malta. Aktar dettalji jinsabu fl-aħħar paġna ta’ dan il-Prospett. * Provisionally classified at this level by the Malta Qualifications Council. Proviżorjament klassifikat f’dan il-livell mill-Kunsill Malti għall-Kwalifiki.

MCAST reserves the right to effect changes to the contents of programmes according to changing needs and circumstances. L-MCAST jirriżerva d-dritt li jagħmel tibdil fil-kontenut tal-programmi skond il-ħtieġa u ċ-ċirkostanzi.

I joined MCAST in 2005 armed with my A Levels and some basic skills in carpentry and tailoring. Five years later, after graduating with an MCAST degree, I joined a design team as product and interior designer. I eventually focused my design skills entirely on product design. I cannot describe the satisfaction I feel at being able to realise my own designs within real-life settings for highly-esteemed clients.

Rebecca Cilia, Freelance Product Designer BA (Hons) in 3D Design and Interiors Founding member and President of

DESIGNMALTA

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never forget my MCAST experience. It provided me with the necessary skills and experience to become proficient in Interactive Media, while helping me to develop as an individual.

Stefano Ellul, Web Designer at Map IT BA (Hons) in Graphic Design and Interactive Media

MCAST Introductory Certificate in Art and Design - Level 1

MQF LEVEL 1 1

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120701

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: Finished Compulsory Education Other entry requirements: Initial Assessment Tests and Drawing Test At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Observe and understand others’ work, identifying formal elements 2. Explore mark-making and making skills 3. Explore and experiment safely with 2D and 3D materials 4. Use observation and recording skills to create simple art designs.

This one-year programme provides students who completed their compulsory education and are in possession of their School Leaving Certificate an opportunity to follow an introductory course in the field of Art and Design. The programme focuses on basic art and design principles, with an emphasis on vocational practice, which enables students to understand better the vocation they intend to follow and prepare them for further training in the field.

Dan il-programm ta’ sena joffri l-opportunità biex dawk l-istudenti li għandhom iċ-ċertifikat tattmiem tal-Iskola Sekondarja, ikunu jistgħu jsegwu kors ta’ studju bażiku fil-qasam tal-Arti u d-Disinn. Il-programm jiffoka fuq il-prinċipji elementari ta’ din il-ħidma kreattiva, b’enfasi fuq il-ħila vokazzjonali, li permezz tagħha inti tkun tista’ tifhem aħjar l-għażla li għamilt. Tagħraf ukoll kif tista’ timxi ‘l quddiem u tkompli titħarreġ ladarba tispiċċa dan il-kors b’suċċess.

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MQF LEVEL 2

MCAST Foundation Certificate in Art and Design – Level 2

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120702

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Introductory Certificate or Finished Compulsory Education Other entry requirements: Initial Assessment Tests and Drawing Test

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Research from primary and secondary sources to inspire and develop own work 2. Research and describe others’ work, using appropriate technical terms 3. Use modelling techniques in various materials with emphasis on Health and Safety 4. Apply learnt principles onto own work, keeping a visual record of progression and development of ideas.

The course provides an opportunity to school leavers in possession of the School Leaving Certificate to follow a structured programme of study in an area that is close to their interests. The programme includes a significant amount of vocational practice that will help students form a clear idea of the nature of the vocation they intend to follow.

Dan il-kors joffri l-opportunità biex dawk l-istudenti li għandhom iċ-ċertifikat tat-tmiem tal-Iskola Sekondarja jkunu jistgħu isegwu programm ta’ studju li jista’ jinteressahom. Il-programm jinkludi ammont sinifikanti ta’ prattika vokazzjonali li twassal biex l-istudent ikun jista’ jagħżel x’qasam ta’ ħila jew sengħa jkun jixtieq jitħarreġ fihom fis-snin ta’ wara.

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MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST Diploma in Printing – Level 3 3

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120703A

Fees: Not applicable

The Diploma in Printing aims to deliver both general as well as area specific education and training. The course provides you with opportunities to enter employment in the trade.

Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level Passes Preferred subject: Art (or Art and Design or Textiles and Design)

This qualification provides opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life. Successful students may apply for the Journeyman’s Certificate at craft level.

Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio

Based on an apprenticeship scheme, students will harness theoretical knowledge at the Institute, backed up by practical training within the printing industry.

Course Duration: 2 years part-time on Apprenticeship

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the underlying principles of printing technologies and processes and their safe application 2. Generate artwork towards the production of printed materials 3. Produce finished printing products up to industry standards 4. Evaluate printing products appropriately. Career opportunities:

• Pre-Press assistant machine operator • Assistant printing machine operator

Id-Diploma in Printing toffri edukazzjoni u taħriġ kemm fuq livell ġeneriku kif ukoll filqasam tas-sengħa tal-istampar. Il-kors iwassal biex l-istudent jifhem aħjar x’jitlob impjieg flistamperija u hekk ikun f’pożizzjoni aħjar biex isib ix-xogħol fis-settur. Minbarra li titgħallem it-teknika tipika li titlob issengħa, se jkollok opportunità titħarreġ f’għażla wiesgħa ta’ ħiliet, inklużi dawk li jirrigwardaw l-attitudni tal-ħaddiem fuq il-post tax-xogħol. Il-kors fih ukoll element ta’ apprentistat. Bissaħħa ta’ dan it-tagħrif teoretiku li inti tkun qed tiġbor mill-Istitut, issib l-applikazzjoni tiegħu fl-industrija tal-istampar.

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MCAST students at Progress Press Company Ltd.

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MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST Diploma in the Creative Arts – Level 3 3

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120704

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: 4 SEC/O-LEVEL PASSES Compulsory: English Language and Mathematics At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the basic principles of art, design and creativity 2. Show a contextual understanding of others’ art and design work 3. Work safely within different environments while experimenting with various media, materials and techniques 4. Develop and produce art and design work in response to design briefs.

The MCAST Diploma in Creative Arts provides a broad-based curriculum giving students the opportunity to explore a wide range of disciplines related to the creative fields. Students registering for this course will normally have a strong inclination towards the creative disciplines, but will usually possess little or no prior training in the field. Thus, through this programme you will be able to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare for entry into higher level courses in the creative fields, such as the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and the Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production. Based on a series of study units, students will harness theoretical knowledge, as well as practical skills during workshop based sessions related to given art and design briefs.

Id-Diploma in Creative Arts toffri firxa wiesgħa ta’ tagħlim u tagħti lill-istudenti l-opportunità li jitħarrġu f’oqsma varji tal-arti u d-disinn. Dan il-kors jgħodd għal dawk li jħobbu jkunu kreattivi iżda li sal-lum ma ħadu l-ebda taħriġ f’dan il-qasam. Għaldaqstant, permezz ta’ dan il-programm, inti tkun tista’ tibda tiżviluppa dawk il-ħiliet, l-għarfien u t-tagħlim meħtieġ biex tidħol f’wieħed mill-korsijiet ogħla li joffri l-Istitut. Per eżempju: il-Foundation Diploma in Art and Design jew l-Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production. Il-programm magħmul minn serje ta’ unitajiet ta’ studju li jiżviluppaw it-tagħlim teoretiku kif ukoll il-ħiliet prattiċi fil-workshop, u skont dak li huwa mistenni fid-diversi eżerċizzji li jingħataw lill-istudent.

MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Art and Design 3

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120705

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: Art or Art and Design or Textiles and Design Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the basic principles underlying art, design and creativity 2. Explore and experiment with a range of media, materials and techniques 3. Develop different ideas towards the solution of simple design problems 4. Describe and evaluate own and others’ art and design work.

The BTEC Diploma in Art and Design provides underpinning knowledge and practical skills, giving students an introduction to various aspects of the creative industries. This programme is especially beneficial for those students who intend to progress to higher levels of education and training in Art, Craft and Design or Media.

Il-BTEC Diploma in Art and Design toffri bażi soda ta’ tagħlim u taħriġ prattiku li jħejju lill-istudenti għal għarfien aħjar tal-aspetti varji li wieħed jiltaqa’ magħhom fl-industriji kreattivi. Dan il-kors jibbenefikaw minnu dawk l-istudenti li biħsiebhom jissuktaw bl-istudju tagħhom fuq livelli ogħla ta’ edukazzjoni u taħriġ, f’oqsma bħal ma huma l-Arti, l-Artiġjanat, id-Disinn jew il-Media.

Based on a series of study units, students will harness theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills during lectures as well as workshop based sessions related to given art and design briefs.

Il-programm magħmul minn serje ta’ unitajiet ta’ studju li jiżviluppaw it-tagħlim teoretiku permezz ta’ lezzjonijiet, kif ukoll il-ħiliet prattiċi fil-workshops, u skont dak li huwa mistenni fiddiversi eżerċizzji li jingħataw lill-istudent.

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MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120706

Course Duration: 2 years full-time

Other entry requirements: Interview

Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Art and Design or MCAST Diploma in the Creative Arts or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Preferred: Art and English Language Note: As from 2013, the entry requirements will be: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Art and Design or MCAST Diploma in the Creative Arts or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: Art or English Language or Music Studies + Interview

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Show a broad understanding of the TV and Film industries 2. Use industry standard equipment and digital applications 3. Produce audio-visual work according to set briefs 4. Evaluate own and others’ audio-visual productions. Career opportunities:

• Assistant camera person • Assistant audio person • Assistant video editor

The MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production opens up a range of pathways leading to careers within the Television and Media sectors. Examples of areas that media students may go on to work in are film, interactive media and television.

L-MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production twitti t-triq għad-dħul f’diversi karrieri li għandhom rabta mat-Televiżjoni u s-setturi tal-Media. Bħala eżempju tal-oqsma li l-istudenti tal-Media jistgħu jitħajru għalihom hemm il-film, il-media interattiva u t-televiżjoni.

This two-year programme gives you a broad introduction to the various aspects of audiovisual production. It provides you with a solid foundation in the underlying theories, while also covering practical areas such as audio, camera techniques and video editing. Knowledge and technical competences are linked through a number of assignment briefs, which shall give you the opportunity to apply learnt theories to practical audio-visual production work.

Dan il-programm ta’ sentejn iħejjik tajjeb għal aspetti diversi tal-produzzjoni awdjo-viżiva. Joffrilek ukoll pedament b’saħħtu fuq it-teoriji li huma ta’ bażi għas-suġġett. Il-kors jidħol f’aspetti prattiċi bħalma huma l-awdjo, it-teknika tal-kamera u l-editjar tal-video. Il-ħila kreattiva u dik teknika jintrabtu flimkien permezz tależerċizzji assenjati. Dawn jagħtuk l-opportunità tapplika t-teoriji li tkun studjajt fil-prattika u filproduzzjoni ta’ xogħol awdjo-viżiv.

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MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts)

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120707

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Art and Design or 4 SEC/O-Level Passes Compulsory: Art or Art and Design or Textiles and Design Preferred: Design and Technology or equivalent, Mathematics, English Language Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Conduct research in response to a variety of design crafts briefs 2. Develop ideas towards the production of design crafts artefacts 3. Experiment safely and explore a variety of materials, media and techniques 4. Describe and evaluate own and other people’s design crafts productions. Career opportunities:

• Craftsman - Stone Carving, Ceramist, Jeweller

Craftspersons and designer-makers often produce handmade objects for direct retail outlets. Some artisans work alone and set up small workshops.

Hemm ħafna artiġjani u disinjaturi li jaħdmu l-prodotti tagħhom bl-id u jqassmuhom għallbejgħ fil-ħwienet. Hemm oħrajn li jbiegħu dak li jaħdmu direttament minn workshops żgħar.

Today there are a number of organisations and professional bodies giving advice for such startups. Students following this programme will gain knowledge and competences in a number of areas, including ceramics, stone carving, craft objects in metal and wood, jewellery and textiles. You may then choose to specialise in selected media by following another course.

Illum hemm numru ta’ organizzazzjonijiet u gruppi professjonali li lesti jagħtu pariri siewja lil dawk li jixtiequ jiftħu għal rashom. Dawk li jidħlu għal dan il-kors jistgħu jitħarrġu f’diversi ħiliet. Dawn jinkludu ċ-ċeramika, oġġetti artiġjanali tal-metall u tal-injam, il-ġojjellerija u t-tessuti. Inti tkun tista’ mbagħad tagħżel li tispeċjalizza f’xi sengħa minnhom.

Based on a series of study units, students will harness theoretical knowledge, as well as practical skills during workshop based sessions related to given art and design craft briefs.

Il-programm magħmul minn serje ta’ unitajiet ta’ studju li jiżviluppaw it-tagħlim teoretiku kif ukoll il-ħiliet prattiċi fil-workshop, u skont dak li huwa mistenni fid-diversi eżerċizzji li jingħataw lill-istudent.

MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design 4

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120708

Course Duration: 1 year full-time

Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio

Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Diploma in the Creative Arts or A-Level Art (or Art and Design) and SEC O-Level Passes in English Language and one other subject or I-Level Art (or Art and Design) and SEC O-Level Passes in English Language and three other subjects or SEC/O-Level Passes in Art (or Art and Design or Textiles and Design), English Language and four other subjects

The BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design is distinguished by its recognition of the importance of independent thinking, organisation and motivation, leading to an informed choice of progression opportunities, such as the Higher National Diplomas. This unique programme provides you with the fundamentals of creative thinking and development, allowing you to explore and experiment with a broad range of traditional and non-traditional media, materials and techniques. Based on a series of study units, you will harness theoretical knowledge, as well as practical skills during workshop based sessions related to given art and design assignment briefs.

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Demonstrate critical awareness of the visual world and the relationship of contemporary practice to historical, cultural, environmental and social influences 2. Observe and interpret visual and written information in the development of exploratory creative work 3. Display intellectual curiosity through the exploration of a wide range of media 4. Extend own experimental work through to the realisation of finished, innovative products. Career opportunities:

• Craftsman - Stone Carving, Ceramist, Jeweller L-istudenti li jidħlu għall-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design mistennija juru livell ta’ maturità, indipendenza u motivazzjoni fil-mod ta’ kif jaħsbu u ta’ kif jorganizzaw xogħolhom. B’hekk jaslu biex jagħrfu aħjar l-opportunitajiet li jeżistu biex wieħed jissokta fl-istudji tiegħu, bħal, ngħidu aħna, id-diplomi fil-livell ħamsa (dawk tal-Higher National). Dan il-programm uniku jrawwem fik għarfien sħiħ tal-ħsieb kreattiv u ta’ kif tista’ tiżviluppa l-ideat. Ikollok l-opportunità tesperimenta u tesplora t-teknika li teħtieġ biex tħaddem diversi materjali, mhux biss dawk tradizzjonali. Il-programm magħmul minn serje ta’ unitajiet ta’ studju u eżerċizzji relatati li jiżviluppawlek it-tagħlim teoretiku kif ukoll il-ħiliet prattiċi filworkshop.

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MQF LEVEL 5

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in 3D Design

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120709

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts) or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level Passes Compulsory A-Level: Art or Art and Design, or equivalent Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Carry out in-depth research and investigation independently 2. Apply complex theories of 3D Design to own work, practically and creatively 3. Work to a broad range of design briefs within different 3D design contexts 4. Evaluate own and other 3D Designers’ work and identify strategies for improvement. Career opportunities: Assistant product designer Assistant interior designer

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This course offers a strong emphasis on practical skills development alongside the assimilation of requisite knowledge and understanding in the field of product and spatial design.

Dan il-kors jenfasizza kemm l-iżvilupp tal-ħiliet prattiċi fl-użu tal-materjali kif ukoll dawk kreattivi fil-qasam tad-disinn tal-prodott u d-disinn tal-ispazji.

You will be expected to be able to work individually as well as in teams, in the production of design work for fictional as well as reallife case scenarios. This holistic vocational programme meets individual progression needs, whether it leads to employment or further studies on degree courses.

Fix-xogħol li tiġi assenjat, li jinkludi kemm proġetti fittizji kif ukoll oħrajn ta’ veru, trid tkun lest li taħdem waħdek kif ukoll ma’ ħaddieħor. Dan il-programm vokazzjonali jilħaq firxa sħiħa ta’ għanijiet, kemm dawk edukattivi kif ukoll dawk li jwasslu biex inti tidħol fid-dinja tax-xogħol jew biex tissokta bl-istudji tiegħek fil-livell tal-lawrja.

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MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Fine Arts

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120710

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts) or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes Compulsory A-Level: Art or Art and Design or equivalent Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio

The programme units of the BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Fine Art may be considered as a synthesis of the most important elements of professional fine art practice, concerned as they are with underpinning knowledge, fundamental skills and understanding. Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to delve into the multidimensional aspect of Fine Art theory and practice, tackling a broad range of issues, including spiritual, moral and ethical, as well as environmental and socio-cultural. The programme culminates with the development of learners’ personal fine art identity, and the presentation of selected artwork through a selfmanaged fine art exhibition.

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Develop research and investigative skills in relation to historical and contemporary practice in fine art 2. Synthesise a range of concepts, knowledge and skills relating to fine art 3. Engage with complex and/or unpredictable situations in fine art contexts 4. Apply complex theories to practical realistic work situations in the fine art sectors. Career opportunities:

• Stone or wood sculptor • Fine artist • Junior creative artist L-unitajiet ta’ studju tal-BTEC HND Diploma in Fine Art, kors tal-ħames livell, huma sintesi tal-iżjed elementi importanti li jeħtiġilhom jifhmu tajjeb dawk li jixtiequ jaħdmu professjonalment bħala artisti. Din il-ġabra ta’ ħiliet tinkludi l-għarfien kreattiv u l-kompetenzi tekniċi li mingħajrhom ma tistax timxi ‘l quddiem. Matul il-kors inti tkun tista’ tidħol fil-fond talaspetti multidimensjonali tat-teorija u l-prattika tal-arti. Ix-xogħol tal-artist jista’ jkollu rabta ma’ kwistjonijiet spiritwali, morali u etiċi, kif ukoll ma’ dawk ambjentali u soċjo-kulturali. Il-programm jilħaq il-qofol tiegħu bilparteċipazzjoni tiegħek f’wirja tal-arti finali. Inti tkun mistenni ttella’ u tarma x-xogħol li tkun ħdimt biex tagħti xhieda tal-identità personali li tkun żviluppajt matul il-kors.

MQF LEVEL 5

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120711

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts) or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes Compulsory A-Level: Art or Art and Design or equivalent Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Research and investigate a broad range of historical and contemporary graphic design work and applications 2. Synthesise a range of concepts, knowledge and skills relating to graphic design 3. Apply complex theories to practical realistic work situations in the graphic design industry 4. Use a range of digital applications in the production of graphic design work. Career opportunities: Junior graphic designer Junior animation assistant Junior web designer

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The MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in this sector. This course equips individuals with knowledge, understanding and skills for success in employment or to further their studies through the top-up degree programme. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to work alone or in groups in the development production of creative graphic design work in response to assignment briefs based on real-life cases. This programme is delivered over a series of practical assignments backed up by theoretical knowledge in the fundamentals of graphic design as a discipline. Beyond the set guided learning hours, students are expected to work independently.

Il-Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design twassal għal għarfien sħiħ tal-prattika u l-ħiliet kreattivi li jitlob dan is-settur industrijali. Fi tmiem dan il-kors ta’ sentejn inti tkun tista’ tagħżel bejn li tissokta bl-istudju tiegħek fil-livell ta’ lawrja jew inkella tfittex ix-xogħol. Matul il-kors, inti tingħata ċ-ċans taħdem kemm waħdek kif ukoll fi grupp ma’ studenti oħra. Ta’ spiss tiġi assenjat eżerċizzji li jkunu bbażati fuq sitwazzjonijiet ta’ veru. Il-programm fih serje ta’ xogħlijiet prattiċi li jkunu msaħħa bit-tagħlim teoretiku li titlob din iddixxiplina. Barra mil-lezzjonijiet fissi, li l-istudent jeħtieġlu jattendi, il-kors f’dan il-livell jitlob li jsir xogħol barrani u b’mod indipendenti.

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MQF LEVEL 5

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120712

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in IT or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level Passes Compulsory: Art or Computing Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Research and investigate a broad range of historical and contemporary interactive media work and applications 2. Synthesise a range of concepts, knowledge and skills relating to interactive media 3. Apply complex theories to practical work situations in the interactive media industry 4. Use a range of digital applications in the production of interactive media work. Career opportunities:

• Junior web designer • Junior graphic designer

The MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media has been developed to prepare learners to work in interactive media related careers. The course provides you with opportunities to develop your ability in the interactive media area through effective use and combination of creative knowledge and computer skills. The course is offered in conjunction with the Institute of Information and Communication Technology.

Il-Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media tħejji lill-student għal xogħol u għal karrieri fissettur tal-midja interattiva. Il-kors joffrilek opportunitajiet biex tiżviluppa l-ħiliet tiegħek f’dan il-qasam speċifiku. Titħarreġ fl-użu effettiv tal-kompetenza kreattiva u s-sengħa fl-użu tal-kompjuter. Dan il-kors huwa offrut flimkien mal-Istitut tat-Teknoloġija tal-Informazzjoni u talKomunikazzjoni.

MQF LEVEL 5

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Media (Moving Image)

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120713

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts) or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in CREATIVE Media Production* *As from September 2013, students progressing from the MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production will be given preference in cases where the number of applicants exceeds the number of available places. or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes Preferred A-Level: Art or Art and Design or equivalent Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Contextually investigate and interpret historical and contemporary audio-visual work 2. Synthesise a range of concepts, knowledge and skills relating to the audio-visual media 3. Apply complex theories to practical realistic media work contexts 4. Take responsibility to manage and direct own and others’ activities while engaging with complex and unpredictable situations in media contexts. Career opportunities: Camera person Audio person Video editor

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An understanding of Media Studies has become critically essential in today’s society. This is a diverse sector compared to other types of industries and there are various different potential careers, ranging from creative and technical roles to commercial and administration-based jobs. The MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Media (Moving Image) offers learners the opportunity to build a strong portfolio of audio-visual productions. Throughout the programme, you will be challenged to work on real-life cases, applying theoretical knowledge to practical projects. Work is often conducted in teams, and you will be in a position to take up different roles so as to give you exposure in all media areas.

It-tħejjija ta’ ħaddiema kompetenti fil-qasam tal-Media llum sar essenzjali. Dan is-settur huwa wieħed diversifikat ħafna meta tikkomparah ma’ industriji oħra. Għaldaqstant il-potenzjal ta’ karrieri ta’ speċjalizzazzjoni huwa wieħed tassew wiesa’. Hemm xogħol ta’ natura kreattiva u ieħor ta’ natura teknika, hemm il-lat kummerċjali kif ukoll dak li joffri l-impjieg fl-amministrazzjoni. Il-Higher National Diploma in Media (Moving Image) twasslek biex tibni portafoll b’għażla siewja ta’ produzzjonijiet awdjo-viżivi. Tul il-programm, inti ser ikollok tipproduċi xogħol li jista’ jkollu rabta ma’ sitwazzjonijiet ta’ veru, fejn tapplika t-teorija li titgħallem fuq proġetti prattiċi. Ta’ sikwit ser taħdem ma’ ħaddieħor u jkollok l-opportunità tassumi rwoli differenti sabiex titħarreġ f’diversi aspetti tal-mestier.

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12/07/13

12/07/14

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120714

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts) or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level Passes Compulsory A-Level: Photography or Art or English Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Investigate, interpret and critically evaluate a broad range of photographic work 2. Develop in-depth understanding of and capability to handle digital photography equipment 3. Use computer applications in the development of creative photographic work 4. Work to different types of brief set within photographic contexts. Career opportunities: Junior photographer assistant

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Throughout this two-year programme of studies, students will be introduced to a broad range of photographic techniques, with particular focus on digital photography. You will learn a set of skills and the knowledge relevant to a critical understanding of the production and consumption of photographic images. You will also be encouraged to develop a creative and critically informed methodology in your work. This course embraces a broad approach to image making and you will be encouraged to develop the special skills which are necessary for the successful execution of photography in relation to fine art, advertising, fashion and installation work.

Tul dan il-programm ta’ sentejn, l-istudenti jitħarrġu f’għażla wiesgħa ta’ prattiċi kif jitlob ilqasam tal-fotografija, u partikolarment dik diġitali. Minbarra t-teknika marbuta mas-sengħa, inti titgħallem tifhem aħjar u b’mod kritiku x’timplika l-produzzjoni u l-konsum tal-immaġni fotografika. Tkun mistenni wkoll tiżviluppa metodoloġija kreattiva u informata fix-xogħol tiegħek. Il-kors iħaddan prattika wiesgħa fil-ħolqien talimmaġni. Għalhekk, inti tkun mistenni tiżviluppa dawk il-ħiliet speċjali li jwassluk biex tapplika s-sengħa u l-arti tal-fotografija f’kuntesti varji bħalma huma l-pittura u l-iskultura, ir-reklamar, il-moda u l-installazjoni.

Institute of art and design

MQF LEVEL 5

12/07/15

MQF LEVEL 6

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in 3D Design and Interiors

Awarding Body: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120715

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in 3D Design Further details are available under the section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees” (page 300) At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Conduct in-depth, contextual research pertaining to complex design problems 2. Challenge assumptions and accepted conventions in design work 3. Develop industry-standard as well as innovative design solutions to complex design briefs 4. Analyse and evaluate a broad range of design solutions. Career opportunities: Product designer Interior designer

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Following their 2-year Higher National Diploma, students who satisfy the entry requirements will qualify to progress to the third year of the MCAST vocational degree. Diversity is encouraged, enabling participants to explore a wide field of interests related to 3D Design and Interiors. A strong emphasis is placed on individual development, creative exploration, personal expression and interpretation. You shall cover aspects of technology and contextual issues with particular focus on sustainability, principles of team-work, communication and coordination for professional practice. You shall also negotiate and structure an individual major design project for a final exhibition.

L-istudenti li jissodisfaw il-kundizzjonijiet mitluba, wara li jkunu temmew il-kors tal-Higher National Diploma (3D Design), jistgħu jitilgħu fit-tielet sena tal-programm vokazzjonali li jwassal għal-lawrja. Il-kors jinkoraġġixxi d-diversità u joffri l-opportunità biex l-istudenti jkunu jistgħu jesploraw firxa wiesgħa ta’ attivitajiet fil-qasam tad-disinn tridimensjonali. L-enfasi qiegħda fuq l-iżvilupp u l-esplorazzjoni kreattiva, l-espressjoni u l-interpretazzjoni personali. Tistudja xi aspetti tat-teknoloġija f’kuntest relatat, b’attenzjoni speċjali fuq is-sostenibbiltà, il-prinċipji ta’ kif taħdem tajjeb ma’ ħaddieħor, ilkomunikazzjoni u l-koordinazzjoni għall-prattika professjonali. Tkun tista’ wkoll tiddiskuti proġett finali bi tħejjija għall-wirja tal-aħħar tas-sena.

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MQF LEVEL 6

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Arts

Awarding Body: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120716

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Fine Arts Further details are available under the section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees” (page 300) At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Apply concepts and techniques in personal practice, through to realisation and presentation of fine art work 2. Communicate effectively concepts, methodologies and outcomes both visually and verbally to your peers and fellow practitioners 3. Investigate major contemporary theoretical fields of discourse in relation to alternative, historical and cultural contexts 4. Display advanced skills in researching, developing and realising your own selfinitiated programme of work. Career opportunities: Fine artist

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This one-year programme tops up the Higher National Diploma in Fine Arts. The course entails practical work and is supported by historical and contextual studies with an emphasis on contemporary art. It approaches the study and practice of art in an investigative, experimental and research-minded way. Most course content is studio-based and students develop their own work with tutorial and technical assistance according to their individual needs. A degree in the area of visual arts prepares you to enter a variety of related fields within the creative industries. Fine artists typically work independently, specialising in preferred art forms. Your future could include painting, sculpting, print-making, photography, digital applications and drawing/illustration, among other artistic careers.

Dan il-programm ta’ sena jkompli jibni fuq is-sentejn kors tal-Higher National Diploma (Fine Arts). Bħas-sentejn ta’ qabel, il-programm huwa wieħed ta’ natura prattika. It-tifsila talkors tħaddan ukoll l-istorja tal-arti u l-istudji kuntestwali b’enfasi fuq il-kontemporanju. Kemm l-istudju kif ukoll il-prattika jingħataw xeħta investigattiva, esperimentali u ta’ riċerka. Bħala student tal-arti inti jkollok spazju fl-istudju fejn tkun tista’ tiżviluppa x-xogħol tiegħek. Flistess ħin inti tkun tista’ tiddiskuti mal-għalliema u tfittex l-għajnuna teknika li teħtieġ. Lawrja fl-arti viżiva tista’ tkun ta’ tħejjija siewja biex issib xogħol relatat mal-industriji kreattivi. Ftakar iżda li tipikament ħafna artisti, bħal pitturi u skulturi, jaħdmu b’mod indipendenti u jispeċjalizzaw f’dak il-qasam tal-arti li jixtiequ huma. Tista’ għaldaqstant tikkunsidra l-pittura, l-iskultura, ix-xogħol tal-istampar, il-fotografija, l-applikazzjonjijet diġitali, it-tpinġija jew l-illustrazzjoni u l-bqija.

Institute of art and design

12/07/16

12/07/17

MQF LEVEL 6

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Graphic Design and Interactive Media

Awarding Body: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120717

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design or MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media Further details are available under the section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees” (page 300) At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Conduct in-depth, contextual research pertaining to complex graphic design and interactive media problems 2. Challenge assumptions and accepted conventions in graphic design and interactive media work 3. Develop industry-standard as well as innovative design solutions 4. Analyse and evaluate a wide range of design solutions. Career opportunities: Graphic designer Web designer

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This one-year programme is a top-up to the 2-year Higher National Diploma programme. You will be supported and encouraged to develop a specialist focus and critical and analytical skills, enabling them to challenge design conventions and ideology.

Dan il-programm ta’ sena jkompli jibni fuq is-sentejn kors tal-Higher National Diploma. Inti ssib l-għajnuna u l-inkoraġġiment li teħtieġ biex tiżviluppa l-ħiliet kritiċi u analitiċi tiegħek. L-għan ta’ dan hu li tagħraf fejn trid tasal u fejn meħtieġ tilqa’ għal dak li huwa biss ta’ natura konvenzjonali.

Knowledge of Graphic Design and Interactive Media will be sharpened through the provision of a highly contextualised curriculum model that draws on contemporary design practice together with relevant historical, theoretical and cultural material.

Permezz ta’ mudell ta’ tagħlim prattiku u intensiv, il-kors iwasslek biex tifhem aħjar dawk l-aspetti tad-disinn grafiku u tal-media interattiva li l-iżjed tkun teħtieġ. Il-programm jinkludi wkoll l-istudju tal-istorja, it-teorija u l-kultura.

Integrated into the students’ experience is a negotiated major project and advanced development of theoretical and contextual knowledge.

Il-progett finali ta’ kull student, li jseħħ b’riżultat tad-diskussjoni mal-għalliema, jgħin biex iwessa’ l-esperjenzi, kemm teoretiċi kif ukoll prattiċi, li joffri dan il-kors.

Institute of art and design

12/07/18

MQF LEVEL 6

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Media (Moving Image)

Awarding Body: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120718

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Media (Moving Image) Further details are available under the section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees” (page 300) At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Conduct in-depth, contextual research pertaining to audio-visual contexts 2. Challenge assumptions and accepted conventions in audio-visual creative productions 3. Use industry-standard equipment and digital applications up to professional standards 4. Manage holistically audio-visual productions. Career opportunities: TV production assistant

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Following their 2-year Higher National Diploma, students who satisfy the entry requirements will qualify to progress to the third year of the MCAST vocational degree. The programme coaches learners to work in this challenging, constantly changing environment with an aim to better understand how this particular industry functions as well as to develop ideas for its future. You will work on productions using industrystandard equipment and facilities, supported and guided by a professional staff complement. Experimentation with and exploration of production for new platforms, such as mobile and internet content, is highly encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work within teams, taking up different roles in different audio-visual productions.

L-istudenti li jissodisfaw il-kundizzjonijiet mitluba, wara li jkunu temmew il-kors tal-Higher National Diploma in Media (Moving Image), jistgħu jidħlu għat-tielet sena tal-programm vokazzjonali li jwassal għal-lawrja. Il-programm huwa wieħed ta’ tħejjija għax-xogħol f’qasam li joffri sfida u li jinbidel minn mument għall-ieħor. Dan iwassal biex l-istudent ikun jista’ jifhem aħjar kif din l-industrija partikulari tiffunzjona u biex wieħed jitgħallem jiżviluppa ideat ġodda għall-ġejjieni. Taħt it-tmexxija ta’ għalliema professjonali, tkun tista’ taħdem fuq produzzjonijiet li jitolbu makkinarju u faċilitajiet tipiċi tassettur. Ninkoraġġixxu l-esperimentazzjoni u l-esplorazzjoni ta’ teknoloġiji ġodda u l-applikazzjoni tagħhom fl-użu, ngħidu aħna, talmobile u l-internet. Ikollok ukoll opportunità taħdem f’tim ma’ ħaddieħor, u tassumi rwoli differenti fi produzzjonijiet awdjo-viżivi.

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bachelor of ARTS (honours) in 3D Design and Interiors

bachelor of ARTS (honours) in FINE ARTS

bachelor of ARTS (honours) in Graphic Design and Interactive Media

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Media (Moving Image)

1 year full-time

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12/07/13

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Media (moving image)

2 years full-time

12/07/09

12/07/10

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in 3D Design

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Fine Arts

2 years full-time

12/07/11

12/07/14

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography

2 years full-time

12/07/07

12/07/06

12/07/08

MCAST-BTEC EXTENDED Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts)

MCAST-BTEC EXTENDED Diploma in CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION

MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

2 years full-time

1 year full-time

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12/07/04

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Art and Design

MCAST Diploma in Printing - LEVEL 3

MCAST DIPLOMA IN THE CREATIVE ARTS - LEVEL 3

2 years p/t on apprenticeship

1 year full-time

2 years full-time

1 year full-time

2 years full-time

12/07/02 MCAST Foundation Certificate in Art and Design - LEVEL 2 2

1 year full-time

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MCAST Introductory Certificate in ART and DESIGN - LEVEL 1 1 year full-time

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