Malta School of Art

19/08/2026

Join our MQF Level 3 Award in Visual Arts I at the MAVC Malta School of Art.

Whether you want to build a solid foundation or take your first big step toward an art career, this fully accredited programme offers structured studio guidance, hands-on practice, and deep exploration across diverse art forms, including drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture.

Course Details (Adults 16+):
• Age Group: 16+
• Schedule Options:
o Wednesdays & Fridays | 14:15 – 16:45 OR
o Wednesdays & Fridays | 17:15 – 19:45

Entry Requirements: Completed MQF Level 2 Award in Visual Arts III OR Portfolio Presentation during Interview.

Late Applications Open: Monday 14th to Friday 19th September.

19/08/2026

17/08/2026

Take Your Artistic Practice to the Next Level

Join our Higher Diploma (MQF Level 5) in:
🖌️ Painting
🎭 Printmaking
🗿 Sculpture

Whether you're looking to expand your portfolio, refine your artistic vision, or prepare for further studies and professional practice, our Higher Diploma offers the ideal environment to grow.
Throughout the programme, you will:

✨ Enrich and strengthen your artistic portfolio.
✨ Develop advanced creative and technical competencies.
✨ Experiment with contemporary and traditional materials, processes, and techniques.
✨ Build confidence in visual research, critical thinking, and professional artistic practice.
✨ Work closely with experienced lecturers in a supportive studio environment.

This programme is designed for advanced students who are ready to challenge themselves, deepen their practice, and unlock their creative potential.

Admission is by interview and portfolio presentation.
Shape your ideas. Refine your skills. Create your future.
Late applications open: Monday 14th to Friday 19th September.

Join us and take the next step in your artistic journey.

12/08/2026

Build Your Portfolio & Refine Your Printmaking Practice

Join our MQF Level 4 Pre-Tertiary Certificate in Printmaking Techniques at the MAVC Malta School of Art.

This one-year portfolio-building programme is designed for learners looking to expand their artistic repertoire through hands-on technical mastery. Whether you are building on previous studies or preparing to apply for a Higher Diploma, this course provides the dedicated space, structure, and expert guidance to help you create a strong, versatile body of work.

What You Will Achieve:
• Master Printmaking Techniques: Gain hands-on experience in Relief and Intaglio methods.
• Develop Concepts & Portfolios: Combine observation with abstract ideas to build a strong body of work for tertiary art studies.
• Earn Recognized Credits: Complete a structured 30 ECTS award over two semesters.

Course Details:
• Age: 16+
• Schedule: Mondays & Fridays | 17:00 – 20:00
• Assessment: Continuous assessment, portfolio presentation, and class presentations at the end of each unit.

Entry Requirements: Completed MQF Level 3 OR Level 4 Certificate in Visual Arts OR Portfolio Presentation.
Late applications open: Monday 14th to Friday 19th September.

12/08/2026

Think Deeper About Art: Discover the Power of Art Theory

Whether you are an artist looking to enrich your practice, a student aiming to build strong theoretical foundations, or an art enthusiast eager to understand the deeper contexts behind visual culture, this course will transform how you perceive and analyse art.

• Trace Historical & Theoretical Evolution: Explore how concepts of art developed from classical thinkers like Plato and Aristotle to modern visionaries like Benjamin and Shklovsky.
• Examine Critical Perspectives: Analyse contrasting views on the functions and urgencies of art criticism.
• Develop Your Theoretical Eye: Gain the critical tools and insights needed to analyse and discuss artworks with confidence.

Course Details:
• Age: 16+
• Schedule: Fridays | 17:15 – 19:45
• Duration: 30-week course

Late Applications Open: Monday 14th to Friday 19th September.

10/08/2026

Unlock Your Creative Potential & Earn a Recognized Art Qualification!

Join our MQF Level 3 Award in Visual Arts I at the MAVC Malta School of Art.

Whether you want to build a solid foundation or take your first big step toward an art career, this fully accredited programme offers structured studio guidance, hands-on practice, and deep exploration across diverse art forms, including drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture.

Why Join This Course?
• Comprehensive Skill-Building: Master core mediums through dedicated 2D and 3D thematic projects.
• Earn Recognized Credits: Complete a 60 ECTS-accredited pathway (each year can be taken as a standalone award leading to the full Certificate!).
• Enriched Learning: Expand your perspective with organized exhibition visits and specialized workshops.

Course Details (Adults 16+):
• 🎓 Age Group: 16+
• 🗓️ Schedule Options:
o Wednesdays & Fridays | 14:15 – 16:45 OR
o Wednesdays & Fridays | 17:15 – 19:45
• ⏱️ Duration: 2.5-hour sessions (twice weekly)

Entry Requirements: Completed MQF Level 2 Award in Visual Arts III OR Portfolio Presentation during Interview.
Late Applications Open: Monday 14th to Friday 19th September.

06/08/2026

Build Your Portfolio & Refine Your Painting Practice

Join our MQF Level 4 Pre-Tertiary Certificate in Painting (PNT401) at the MAVC Malta School of Art.

This one-year portfolio-building programme is designed for students who are looking to expand their skills. By focusing on developing a rich repertoire of processes and techniques for visually communicating your ideas and by providing dedicated space, structure, and guidance, you will be able to create a strong, versatile body of work, whether you are building on previous studies or preparing to apply for a Higher Diploma.

Throughout this programme, you will:
• Master Processes & Techniques: Explore varied painting methods to express your visual concepts.
• Explore Imagination & Memory: Develop visual compositions that combine observational skills with abstract and imaginative themes.
• Build a Professional Portfolio: Work on continuous studio tasks to prepare for tertiary art studies.
• Earn Recognized Credits: Complete a structured 30 ECTS award across two 1-year semesters.

Course Details:
• 🎓 Age: 16+
• 🗓️ Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 17:00 – 20:00
• 📚 Course Structure:
• Semester 1: Painting: Processes and Techniques
• Semester 2: Painting: Exploring Memory and Imagination
• 📌 Entry Requirements: Completed MQF Level 3/4 Certificate in Visual Arts OR Portfolio Presentation

Late applications open: Monday 14th to Friday 19th September.

06/08/2026

Bring Your Digital Art to Life

Join our accredited MQF Level 4 Pre-Tertiary Certificate in Digital Painting and Frame-by-Frame Animation (DIG 401) at the MAVC Malta School of Art.

Designed for students with a foundation in digital art, this hands-on course is your chance to explore the full creative and technical potential of digital painting and animation.
You’ll Gain:
• Hands-On Technical Mastery: Gain direct experience in our fully equipped School of Art digital lab while mastering essential software skills, design principles, and artistic techniques.
• Creative Depth: Probe into the technical possibilities of frame-by-frame animation and digital media.
• Accredited Qualification: Earn a recognized 32 ECTS award at MQF Level 4.

Course Details:
• 🗓️ Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 17:00 – 20:00
• 📌 Entry Requirements: Portfolio presentation and interview

Late applications open: Monday 14th to Friday 19th September.

09/07/2026

Our educators recently wrapped up a two-day Professional Development session focused on strengthening technical competencies and artistic practices. Through six hours of hands-on workshops in painting, sculpture, printmaking, and digital image editing, our team refined their skills to bring fresh, elevated expertise back to the classroom, ready to inspire our students.