Malta School of Art Archives | Mikiel Anton Vassalli College

MAVC Organising Masterclasses in Stage Management and Set Design

As part of the ongoing preparations for the highly anticipated opera TRAB – The Rest is Dust, the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) has launched a dynamic series of masterclasses designed to give students valuable, hands-on experience in professional theatrical practice. Led by renowned industry professionals who are actively contributing to the production, these sessions offer students […]

15 April |

DigiTech Methods Third & last Mobility in Turkey

DigiTech Methods is a European funded Erasmus+ project which Mikiel Anton Vassalli College is coordinating. Through this project, 3 training modules were developed by the partners which includes Greece and Turkey. The third and final mobility took place in the School in Turkan Dereli Primary School in Izmit (Turkey) between the 24-28 March 2025. 4 […]

3 April |

Masterclass on Makeup and Wigs Enhances Theatrical Skills at the MAVC, Malta School of Drama & Dance

As part of Opera TRAB: The Rest is Dust production, the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College, Malta School of Drama and Dance (MSDD) recently hosted the 5th Masterclass in Theatrical Makeup and Wigs, a hands-on session led by experienced makeup artist Karen Schembri Grima. With 19 children and 6 adults in attendance, the session provided valuable training in professional stage makeup […]

2 April |

Lights Design Masterclass Inspires Creativity in the Opera TRAB – The Rest is Dust

As part of the preparations for the highly anticipated opera Trab – The Rest is Dust, a specialized Lights Design Masterclass was held last week at the MAVC, Malta School of Art in Valletta by esteemed lighting designer Mr. Kevin Zerafa. The session was attended by 18 participants eager to deepen their understanding of lighting design and […]

‘TRAB – The Rest is Dust’ Masterclasses hosted at the MAVC Malta School of Art, Valletta

To enrich the educational experience surrounding the April 25th premiere of the MAVC Opera Production ‘TRAB – The Rest is Dust’, the MAVC Malta School of Art in Valletta hosted a series of masterclasses, each focusing on a critical aspect of theatrical production. These sessions aimed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse elements […]

The process of multidisciplinary arts studies for the Opera TRAB – the Rest is Dust, on TV programme ‘Ghaddi S’hawn’

Mikiel Anton Vassalli College was recently invited to appear on TVM’s program ‘Għaddi S’hawn’, where Mr. Victor Galea, Head of College Network, and Mr. Emanuel Cassar, Drama Educator, provided an exclusive update on the highly anticipated opera TRAB – The Rest is Dust. The Opera ‘TRAB : The Rest is Dust’ is a contemporary Opera in Maltese (with English subtitles) […]

Visual Launched for the MAVC Graduation Ceremony 2025: Schools of Art, Music, Drama & Dance

Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) and its Schools proudly celebrated the Graduation Ceremony on the 18th of March 2025, marking a significant milestone for students in the arts. A total of 38 students successfully attained MQF Level 5 (60+ ECTS) qualifications in various artistic disciplines, including Music Performance, Visual Art, and Acting, Drama & Theatre Arts. The ceremony was attended […]

1 April |

38 Prospective Artists successfully reached the Diploma Level in one of the Art Forms

Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MACV) released and launched a short visual production for the MAVC Graduation Ceremony which took place on the 18th March 2025 for graduates reaching MQF Level 5 (Diploma) in one of the art forms (Music, Acting Drama & Theatre Arts, Sculpture and Painting. This short clip give a quick look at […]

20 March |

A Masterclass in Costume Design with Stefania Vella

Last week on the 10th of March, the School of Art in Valletta hosted an inspiring Costume Design Masterclass led by renowned designer Stefania Vella. This session was part of Trab: The Rest is Dust, a project by MAVC (Mikiel Anton Vassalli College) that explores artistic expression and storytelling through visual and performing arts, culminating in an […]

19 March |

“Piero’s Aria” from the Opera Monna Biancha by Maltese Composer Giuseppe Camilleri (1903-1976)

Mikiel Anton Vassalli College presented the project Ġawhar Misjub, literally meaning Discovered Gems on the 27th May 2023 which focuses on the operatic music of late Maltese composers. This live performance shows Baritone Ken Scicluna singing “Piero’s Aria” from the Opera Monna Biancha by the late Maltese Composer Giuseppe Camilleri (1903-1976). Giuseppe Camilleri was born in […]

13 March |

TRAB – The Rest is Dust

Set to be premiered on Friday 25th April 2025, at St. Agatha’s Auditorium in Rabat, this ground-breaking live production by Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) delves into some of the most pressing issues of our time, including environmental fragility, xenophobia, homophobia, and capitalism. This contemporary opera TRAB – the rest is dust, blends the talents […]

10 March |

3 March |