Course Description

This degree programme prepares learners to work in various sectors within an ever-evolving digital industry by giving them exposure to creative design and software development techniques for interactive media content. Learners will receive a strong grounding in graphic design principles and programming techniques for games, website technologies and interactive installations. They will concurrently acquire applied knowledge in the fundamental practices of the industry by exploring user experience design, game design, and generative digital imaging techniques. In their final year of study, learners will be able to team up with students from other disciplines to create rich interactive experiences.

Career Prospects

Web Developer or Designer,
Application Developer or Designer,
Game Developer,
3D Artist,
Technical Artist,
UI and UX Designer

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route…
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Digital Design
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Art and Design
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Photography
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Video Production
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma in IT (Multimedia Software Development stream or Software Development stream)

OR

2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes
Compulsory A-Level: Art or Computing

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

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

Full MQF Level 4 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 6 Degree programme of studies.