Advanced Diploma in IT (Multimedia Software Development)
IT4-O03-23 · Institute of Information and Communication Technology
Not Applicable, does not include WBL
Course Description
The world wide web is one area that is growing fast in terms of the skills needs of companies. Multimedia is the incorporation of text, sound, graphics, animation, still images and video in conjunction with computer technology. This course will provide the learners with the core software development skills along with the necessary knowledge for multimedia artefact development, manipulation and integration. The first year of this course will be common for all learners following Advanced Diploma studies. During the second year, learners will focus on Multimedia and Software Development oriented subjects such as game development and mobile application development. This is a technical course for learners with an artistic inclination.
Career Opportunities
- Junior Front End Developer,
- Junior Game Developer,
- Junior Application Developer,
- Junior Mobile Application Developer
Entry Requirements
Internal Progression Route….
- MCAST Diploma in IT, or
- MCAST Diploma in iGaming, or
- Any MCAST Level 3 Diploma, whilst being in possession of the compulsory subjects as indicated hereunder
OR
4 subjects at SEC / SSC&P / SSQP, or equivalent, with a Pass Grade / Level 3
Compulsory: Mathematics
AND
Compulsory: One subject from Computer Studies OR Physics OR Information Technology OR IT -VET OR ICT C3 pass grade at level 3
Other notes related to this programme
In view of Entry Requirements for course, ECDL or ICDL Certification, are not considered as a replacement to any part of the pool of Compulsory Subjects
An Applicant aged 21 years and over, and not in possession of the above Entry Requirements, may wish to apply via the Maturity Clause route. Applicants under Maturity Clause must still present clear documentation showing that they have a number of achievements in hand together with their School Leaving formal Certificate / document (to confirm their successful completion of compulsory schooling). Age is not the only eligibility factor in such instances. Besides documents showing their past achievements, applicants must present a detailed CV using the Europass format, as well as the most recent official JobsPlus Employment History.
Further important information can be found under the respective Admissions FAQ https://mcast.edu.mt/maturity-clause/.
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