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ICA FESTIVAL DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
“It all starts here”. To many of us, students and lecturers alike, the opening of the Festival marks the ending of a long and laborious process. However, the title chosen this year challenges us to embark on a totally different mind shift. This is the beginning. This is the beginning for students who are concluding their studies at our Institute, planning an exciting future that lies ahead of them. This is the beginning for prospective students, who discover their ‘vocation’ during the Festival. And this is also a beginning for the Institute, each Festival being a way to evaluate the journey done so far in our contribution to the world of art, which determines the planning for the subsequent years. After last year’s success, the Institute decided to adopt once again the two-tiered system for the Festival. The first facet is the Exhibition, covering works of art from the ten departments that constitute our Institute. The second aspect is the active dimension where each department will have an evening whereby they can enter in dialogue with Industry and the public at large, about the current and future scenario of their respective departments.
These activities are definitely going to prove to be the major highlights of the Exhibition. The first night will be dedicated to the Performing Arts (30 June). Saturday 1 July will be Fine Art Night, and the day after will be dedicated to Creative Media and Photography. Monday 3 July will focus on 3D and Interiors whereas the closing day will be dedicated to the Graphic Design, Game Art and Interactive Media departments. All this has been possible thanks to the relentless energy of the staff and students who have once again succeeded in making this wonderful experience become a reality. I am sure that this same enthusiasm and zeal will be passed onto you as you become part of the reality of this year’s Festival!
Mr Tyrone Grima B.A., P.G.C.E., Pg. Dip. Dramatherapy (Roehampton), Pg. Cert. Spirituality, M.A.
EXHIBITION OF MUSIC VIDEOS In groups, Media students were asked to research, develop and produce a Music Video through function, methods, principles and professional techniques. Students were asked to choose and identify with a classical Maltese song and through other independent-based studies further their knowledge in understanding various aims and purposes of a Music Video. Throughout this learning experience Music Video producers
THE HALL 10:00 gained experience of approach, processes of development, production and presentation of a Music Video. This project was done in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Officials of Maltese Language and Curriculum. The videos are being presented by the students themselves and will be exhibited in ICA’s main Hall. Seating for the event is limited, so make sure you arrive early enough to reserve your seat.
Q&A WITH ICA ALUMNI This year’s Media Forum will be focused on the alumnus. This event opens a dialogue between various Media alumni and current Media students. The aim is to perform a post-grandaunt reflection and to highlight various experiences in progression from a learner to an industry professional. This Forum event is a great opportunity to participate in an open dialogue about what one should expect after the learning journey and what one could be doing now to prepare for this highly competitive industry.
THE HALL 18:00 The event will be moderated by Nicky Aquilina, an alumni of ICA and one of its current media lecturers. The alumni will be presented with several pre-prepared questions from current media students but the audience will be encouraged to participate towards the end; asking their own questions as well. SEATING FOR THE EVENT IS LIMITED, SO MAKE SURE YOU ARRIVE EARLY ENOUGH TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT.
DRIVE-IN THEATER The Gravel Parking Lot adjacent to the Fine Arts building has been transformed once again into a Malta’s only fully functional Drive-In Movie Theatre. Park your car and join us as we exhibit dozens of student short films, adverts, music videos and video projects on a gigantic movie screen. Concessions will be sold on site, enhancing this interactive theatre going experience.
THE GRAVEL PARKING LOT 20:00 Interested parties may also purchase a souvenir burn on demand DVD of the collected films that are being exhibited. Money raised by the event will go back into the general fund of next year’s festival. Parking spaces are extremely limited, interested parties should arrive early to reserve their spot and are encouraged to carpool with each other.
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