Campus FM Interview Highlights Final Phase of Erasmus+ DigiTech Project and Digital Innovation in Art Education

Roderick Camilleri, Head of the School of Art, recently joined Antonella Galea Loffreda on Campus Breakfast, 103.7 FM, to discuss the final stage of the Erasmus+ project DigiTech, which is being coordinated by the Malta School of Art and the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College. This innovative initiative focuses on the integration of digital technology in art education, […]

‘Turn Creativity into a Career’ – Teach Visual Arts

Choose the Teaching Profession – Teach Visual Arts This is a targeted promotional campaign on the teaching profession with the focus of Visual and Performing Arts Education, as part of MEYR’s human capital planning (New National Education Strategy 2024-30: Wellbeing Educators) Production: Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) 2025

“Erasmus+ ‘DigiTech Methods’ Project showcased on National Television”

On May 16th, 2025, the Erasmus+ project DigiTech Methods was highlighted on the TVM program Ghaddi S’hawn, hosted by Ms. Antonella Vassallo. Representing the initiative, Mr. Roderick Camilleri, Head of the Malta School of Art, and Ms. Leanne Lewis, Educator, discussed the project’s objectives and outcomes. The initiative is coordinated by Mikiel Anton Vassalli College and funded by […]

Il-Festa tal-Festi – MAVC School of Art workshops in aid of MCCF

Under the distinguished patronage of the President of Malta, Dr. Miriam Spiteri Debono, the beautiful gardens of Verdala Palace recently hosted Il-Festa tal-Festi, a vibrant three-day annual event dedicated to fundraising for the Malta Community Chest Fund. Hundreds of schoolchildren from Dun Karm Xerri (Naxxar), St. Theresa School (Mrieħel), St. Margerita College (Żabbar and Cospicua), and […]

Imagination in Three Dimensions: Sculpture Workshops at MAVC School of Art to Zejtun Primary Students

A delightful group of students from Saint Thomas More College, Zejtun primary, enthusiastically participated in sculpture workshops on 8th May at the MAVC School of Art. The central theme, “Creatures,” ignited their imaginations to design unique three-dimensional forms. The workshops offered a rich and diverse artistic experience. In two captivating clay workshops – led by […]

Visual Exhibition at the Malta School of Art: SoA Students Bring College Production Opera “TRAB” to Life with Striking Visuals

The School of Art recently concluded a series of work that saw its talented students collaborate with their dedicated art educators to create the captivating visuals for the MAVC College Production Opera titled “Trab.” This year’s production was particularly significant as it presented an opera in Maltese, penned by George Peresso with a musical score […]

SoA Professional Development

Following training acquired through the Erasmus Digitech Methods Project, on the 14th and 15th of April, the staff at the Malta School of Art participated in a dynamic two-day hands-on session and workshop centred on implementing digital technology in their teaching practices as part of their professional development.  The first day focused on the use […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]