The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) launched its new logo and corporate identity to reflect the current developments in its organisational structure. These new structural developments will enable it to grow and strengthen all the different areas of its wide-ranging remit for the benefit of its students. These changes will build on the excellent work done by different administrations in the past to build MCAST as the strong institution it is today. These changes are being introduced following a process of internal and external discussion over a series of more than 20 meetings with all MCAST staff, unions representing staff members, student organisations and political parties. 

 

One College

MCAST will remain one organisation incorporating all levels, from Level 1 to Level 6, and emphasising the possibility of one continuous and strong pathway between the different levels. In order to strengthen its focus on the different needs of students at these different levels, MCAST will be introducing three colleges under the MCAST umbrella namely the Foundation College, the Technical College and the University College.

 

Foundation College

The Foundation College focuses on providing the best curricula and learning pedagogies for candidates following courses at MQF/EQF Levels 1, 2 and 3 by addressing their specific needs and preparing them for further education at the Technical College.

 

 

Technical College

The Technical College provides further programmes of study at MQF/EQF Level 4 in closer collaboration with industry. The Advanced Diplomas on offer prepares our students with the right knowledge, skills and competences in order to take up technical positions within industry or progress to the University College should they prefer to do so. Our Level 4 programmes incorporate a wide range of apprenticeships in various fields of studies thus enabling our students to also gain practical work experience while studying.

 

University College

The University College caters for higher education programmes and vocational degrees while also working in close collaboration with industry in order to provide professionals that are both academically prepared and practically trained to satisfy the needs of the local industry.

 

The Institutes and Centres provide all the technical and professional expertise towards the delivery of all programmes at MCAST while having the main aim of driving forward all the areas of study under their respective responsibility with an outlook towards the future. This corporate structure enables each College to create focused strategies that address the specific needs of students at each level while maintaining a healthy dialogue with all interested stakeholders in order to provide the best programmes for the needs of the local economy and society.

 

The new logo

The new MCAST logo seeks to reflect these important changes through various graphical aspects, mainly form, colour and typography. The mark accompanying the logo is composed of three 'ellipses' assembled collectively. The ellipses represent pillars, with each pillar representing the different Colleges within MCAST. All levels of education are vital, both for the students, as they strive to achieve their own personal high standards in an increasingly competitive world, as well as  industry, which in its vast variety requires individuals with diverse skill sets and capabilities across all levels. It is therefore the primary aim for each and every College within MCAST to be a pillar of vocational education in Malta. The pillars grow from one to the next, symbolizing the students' continuous progression as they move forward in their quest for knowledge and skills. The larger pillar, however, is always embracing the smaller pillars to reflect the appreciation of the whole academic journey MCAST's students go through. The new logo has moved to a more vibrant colour palette of red, blue and golden yellow, each representing the three different colleges, while collectively representing MCAST.

The new MCAST logo was designed by MCAST lecturers and students of Graphic design from the MCAST Institute for Creative Arts

Next week MCAST will be launching its Prospectus 2015/2016.  This new Prospectus, which presents the College's full-time courses, will retain all previous courses as well as introduce new ones. It will be available at the MCAST EXPO, which will be held between the 24 - 27 June 2015 at the Institute of Applied Sciences, MCAST Main Campus, Paola.