Final-year students from the BA (Hons) in Creative Media Production were first

entrusted with adapting classical and contemporary Maltese poetry into cinematic

learning tools.

At the heart of this collaboration are MCAST’s final-year BA Creative Media Production

students, who have worked in dedicated teams to co-construct each adaptation

professionally and artistically. Their process began with in-depth research into the

historical, cultural, and literary origins of each poem, followed by structured idea

generation, concept development, and full-scale production. The result is a series of

cinema- and broadcast-standard audiovisual works that balance artistic expression with

educational pedagogy.

Throughout the project, students worked closely with Dr Maris Camilleri from iċ-Ċentru

tal-Ilsien Malti and Uffiċjali Edukattivi Ms Doreen Coleiro and Mr Carlston Grima,

ensuring their research and interpretations remained faithful to the core principles and

original intent of each Maltese poem. Under the guidance of Senior Lecturer Prof. Ian

Attard, production standards were maintained at a professional level, from initial

concept through to final screen-ready outputs designed for pedagogical purposes both

in classrooms and home learning environments.

Students’ projects are now featuring on PBS as part of its daily schedule. Together, these

milestones stand as a powerful testament to MCAST’s 25-year legacy of integrating

vocational excellence, creative innovation, and national educational impact.