under the auspices of the Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences

L.N. 369 of 2013

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Bye-Laws of 2013 in terms of the

General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2004

for the Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) –

(BFA) (Hons) - in Digital Arts

under the auspices of the Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon him by articles 74 (5) and 75

(6) of the Education Act (Cap. 327), the Chancellor of the University of Malta has

promulgated the following bye-laws made by the Board of the Faculty of Media and

Knowledge Sciences in virtue of the powers conferred upon it by article 81 (1)(c) of

the said Act and which have been approved by the Senate of the University of Malta

as required by article 81 (2) of the said Act

Citation and Interpretation

(1)

These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws of 2013 in terms of

the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2004 for the degree of

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) – (BFA) (Hons) - in Digital Arts under the auspices

of the Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences.

(2) In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires

“the Board” means the Board of the Faculty of Media and Knowledge

Sciences;

“the Course” means the programme of study leading to the degree of Bachelor

of Fine Arts (Honours) – (BFA) (Hons) - in Digital Arts;

“the Degree” means the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) – (BFA)

(Hons) - in Digital Arts; and

“the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for University

Undergraduate Awards, 2004.

Applicability

These bye-laws shall be applicable for courses commencing in October

2013 or later.

Requirements for Admission

(1)

To be registered as regular students in the Course applicants shall

(a) satisfy the general requirements for admission as specified in the

Admission Regulations of the University and be in possession of a pass at Advanced

Level in Art; or

(b) be in possession of the Diploma in Design Foundation Studies from the

University of Malta; or

(c) be in possession of an MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND)

in a related subject, together with passes at SEC Level at Grade 5 or better in English

Language, Mathematics and Maltese.

(2) Applicants applying under sub-paragraph (a)(iii) of paragraph 2 of

the Admission Regulations who are not in possession of the qualifications listed in

paragraph (1) of this bye-law must present other professional qualifications and/or

experience that would satisfy the Board that they have reached the academic standard

to follow the Course with profit.

(3) All applicants shall be required to attend for an interview and

present to an interviewing board a portfolio of their recent works.

(4) The interviewing board, which shall be composed of at least three

members, shall determine the applicants’ eligibility to join the Course. The criteria

for determining the eligibility of applicants shall be published at the time of the call

for applications.

Course Duration

The Course shall extend over three years of full-time study.

Programme of Study

(1) The Board shall publish the programme of study before the

commencement of the Course. Subject to changes that the Board may, with the

approval of Senate, be constrained to make, students are bound to follow the study-

units and obtain the credits as indicated in the programme of study for the Degree,

provided that the programme of study is drawn up in accordance with the relevant

provisions of the Principal Regulations.

(2) Students shall be required to register and pass in study-units to

which a total of 180 ECTS credits are assigned.

Classification of the Award

The Final Weighted Average Mark for the classification of the Degree

shall be based on the results obtained in the three years of the Course, which shall

be weighted as follows

First Year Average Mark

30%

Second Year Average Mark

30%

Third Year Average Mark

40%.

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