The Malta Institute of Professional Photography (MIPP) is licensed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority as a Further Education Institution (MFHEA) under the license number 2014-FHI-013. This program, the MIPP Still Image Award by MFHEA is categorised as a Further Education Programme and accredited by the MFHEA.
The accredited courses conform to the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework. For the purpose of professionally conducting this course, the MIPP runs its lectures and workshops at its own fully equipped premises in Paola. The courses are open to all persons over eighteen years of age (18+) at the date of commencement of the courses and are aimed at all those who are interested in improving and boosting their knowledge and competencies in photography in order to gain a recognised, valid vocational qualification. The courses are geared towards teaching learners, in a complete and comprehensive manner, through the right balance of technical lectures, hands-on workshop practice, real-life scenarios, and inspiration whilst providing the wide range of skills needed in today’s competitive world. At the end of each award, the successful learner would be equipped to confidently tackle most of the photographic genres necessary to conduct photography to a high professional standard. The course, which will be conducted in English, is on a part-time basis (two lessons per week over 12 weeks) and held on Monday evenings and Sunday mornings.
In order for the learners to have the best possible tuition and facilities, the courses will only take on a limited number of participants so that more personalised attention can be given. The courses make use of the already established and respected MIPP Qualifications, and at the conclusion, learners will need to submit a final photographic project. Naturally, learners will be mentored towards achieving this level during the same course.
MIPP Still Image Award
Important things to know: The SIA (Still Image Award) is a Level 3 face-to-face course recognised by the MFHEA and involves 100 hours of combination learning (face to face, practical workshops, self study, project creation and assessments). It contains 4 modules run by various professional practitioners within the field.
1. Who can enrol?
All levels of students (from age 18 upwards) who are interested in improving their knowledge, skills, and competencies in the photographic medium and gaining recognised vocational qualifications.
2. Is the course taught in Maltese or English?
English! However some tutors may be able to further explain certain concepts in Maltese, in addition to English.
3. Where will the course take place?
• Main Address: MIPP Head Office, 76, Triq Brittanja, Paola
• On Location Workshops: Various locations in and around Malta
4. Entry requirements:
Students must be at least 18 years old or over on the date of commencement of the course. Secondary School leaving certificates are to be presented on enrolment.
A portfolio of the student’s own work, consisting of a cross-section of their current work is to be submitted on the application in order that the student can be gauged on his/her suitability to apply for the course. This must consist of 20 works in digital jpg format showing the applicant’s ability to photograph different subjects. Students need also to sit for an evaluation interview.
Applicants for this course must have their own DSLR or Mirrorless camera and at least one lens.
Course Dates – AUTUMN INTAKE
- Session 1: Sunday 1st September 2024 from 10.00am-12.00pm
- Session 2: Monday 2nd September 2024 from 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Session 3: Monday 9th September 2024 from 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Session 4: Sunday 15th September 2024 from 10.00am-12.00pm
- Session 5: Monday 16th September 2024 from 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Session 6: Sunday 22nd September 2024 from 10.00am-12.00pm
- Session 7: Monday 23rd September 2024 from 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Session 8: Sunday 29th September 2024 from 10.00am-12.00pm
- Session 9: Monday 30th September 2024 from 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Session 10: Sunday 6th October 2024 from 10.00am-12.00pm
- Session 11: Monday 7th October 2024 from 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Session 12: Sunday 13th October 2024 from 10.00am-12.00pm
- Session 13: Monday 14th October 2024 from 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Session 14: Sunday 20th October 2024 from 10.00am-12.00pm
- Session 15: Monday 21st October 2024 from 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Session 16: Sunday 27th October 2024 from 10.00am-12.00pm
- Session 17: Monday 28th October 2024 from 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Session 18: Sunday 3rd November 2024 from 10.00am-12.00pm
- Session 19: Monday 4th November 2024 from 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Session 20: Sunday 10th November 2024 from 10.00am-12.00pm
- Session 21: Monday 11th November 2024 from 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Session 22: Sunday 17th November 2024 from 10.00am-12.00pm
- Session 23: Monday 18th November 2024 from 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Session 24: Sunday 24th November 2024 from 10.00am-12.00pm
- Exhibition: Tuesday 26th November 2024 from 6.30pm-8.30pm
Useful links:-
- MIPP Award in Still Photography – Review Document
- MIPP AWARD IN STILL PHOTOGRAPHY – APPLICATION FORM
- MIPP LICENSED AS A FURTHER EDUCATION INSTITUTE
- THE INDEPENDENT MIPP COURSES REVIEW BOARD
MIPP Award in Still Photography Students’ Images 2020
MIPP Award in Still Photography Students’ Images 2019