Advanced Diploma in Digital Design

Institute: Institute for the Creative Arts

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2025/26
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Programme Code: CA4-W02-23
MQF Level: Level 4
Credits: 120 credits
Accredited Work Based Learning: Placement
Duration: 2 Years

Course Description

The course introduces common fundamental principles, skills and software related to contemporary fields of design. Minor streams in game art, graphic design and interactive media will allow learners to specialise in their field of interest and master the required skills in preparation for more independent study at undergraduate level. Exploratory exercises, real life work and the possibility of competitions all form part of the process for an effective learning experience. Taught by experienced visual and technical designers from interdependent fields, this course of study prepares learners to communicate ideas and solve problems through creative and interactive solutions.

Career Prospects

Junior Graphic Designer,
Junior Web Designer,
Junior 2D Artist,
Junior Game Developer

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route…
MCAST Diploma in Art and Design
or
MCAST Diploma in Media
or
Any MCAST MQF Level 3 Diploma, whilst being in possession of the compulsory subject as indicated (required) hereunder

OR

4 SEC / SSC&P or equivalent with a Pass Grade / Level 3
Compulsory: Art or Graphical Communications

Applicants may be asked to sit for an Interview and/or present a Portfolio.

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

Full MQF Level 3 Qualifications awarded by the Malta School of Art can be submitted as part of the required documents uploaded at point of application for this programme of studies, and will be reviewed accordingly with a view of considering, or otherwise, eligibility.

Any possible alternative qualifications (local and European) which may be presented instead of the above clearly set compulsory subjects, must very clearly be evidenced / documented as being equivalent to the set compulsory subjects in terms of Level, volume (in credits), and Content coverage. It will not be possible to consider variances, given the expected preparation and foundations in possession of the applicant asking to be considered for this MQF Level 4 programme of studies.

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Updated: 2025-06-06