"Your future,
Your imagination"
We inspire students to build their future with
imagination, creativity, and bold ideas.
imagination, creativity, and bold ideas.
"Your future,
Your imagination"
We inspire students to build their future with
imagination, creativity, and bold ideas.
imagination, creativity, and bold ideas.
About usMAA – Magic Arts & Architecture
Magic Arts & Architecture (MAA) is the pioneer unit in designing and launching extra-curricular activities (ECAs) and career orientation courses in the fields of: Visual Arts, Designs, Architecture, Interior Design, Digital Art and Interior Design for students from different age groups. At MAA, we guarantee to nurture creative mindset, critical thinking and future skills through our scientifically-constructed learning plan – connecting passions for art with long-term career objectives. Our programs not only provide strong knowledge foundation, but we also accompany with the students on a journey of conquering domestic and international learning and career opportunities
MISSION & VISION
& CORE VALUE
OUR MISSION
We believe that education in art, design, and architecture is a transformative journey that empowers learners with creative thinking, personal confidence, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to the global creative industries. MAA serves as a creative companion, guiding each student to explore their identity, cultivate their talents, and make informed decisions about their academic and professional future.
OUR VISION
To lead in designing exceptional art, design, and architecture programs for international schools, fostering comprehensive student development.
Empowering students in communication, visual connections, and shaping future career pathways aligned with individual strengths and passions.
CORE VALUE
- Granting Rights of creativity: Encourage self-expression and confidence in performing art
- Interdisciplinary thinking: Connect Arts – Design – Technology with practical applications.
- Global thinking: expand perspectives through learning experience and international cultures
- Personalized orientation: Accompany and assist students to recognize personal strengths and identify clear career objectives.
Our Programs
Academic Tour
Explore. Learn. Inspire.
Academic Tour is an international academic experience program in Germany, Europe, and Asia designed for students who aspire to pursue studies in Art & Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Digital Art, Technology (STEAM), and related fields.
The program is developed based on European educational standards, combining:
- Academic visits.
- Real-world experiences.
- International cultural exchange, and opportunities to explore universities and creative industries across Germany, Europe, and Asia.
DISCOVER CREATIVE POSSIBILITIES
Through the Academic Tour program, students will have the opportunity to:
- Explore international learning environments.
- Gain exposure to creative disciplines based on European standards, and receive clear guidance in preparing and developing their personal portfolios for future academic applications.
Introduction to Art & Design
Ages 12–14 3-Year Program
Course Objectives:
- Establish foundational knowledge in visual arts.
- Explore a variety of materials, techniques, and creative processes.
- Encourage observation, imagination, and basic design thinking.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand basic visual principles: line, shape, color, texture, and space.
- Confidently express ideas through visual art media.
- Develop a personal portfolio, including a sketchbook and a final project.
Graphic Design
Ages 12–14 3-Year Program
Course Objectives:
- Learn principles of visual communication.
- Understand typography, layout, and design fundamentals.
- Explore branding, poster, and packaging design.
Learning Outcomes:
- Design personal logos and brand identities.
- Create posters or packaging using digital tools.
- Present a design portfolio for admission to art schools.
Architecture
Ages 12–14 3-Year Program
Course Objectives: :
- Develop spatial thinking and foundational knowledge of architectural design.
- Understand architecture in relation to context and apply form, structure, and proportion to organizing living and working spaces.
Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze and organize simple spatial forms.
- Use hand-drawing tools and construct 3D models.
- For students aged 13+, get introduced to design software such as SketchUp or similar tools.
- Create architectural models from personal design projects.
Interior Design
Ages 12–14 3-Year Program
Course Objectives:
- Understand the relationship between function, form, and emotion in living spaces.
- Analyze and assess user experience within residential environments.
Learning Outcomes:
- Master core elements of interior design: lighting, color, materials, and functionality.
- Practice creating home living spaces and 3D paper models.
- Learn how to build moodboards and color palettes.
- Develop a personal portfolio with conceptual interior space designs.
Landscape Design
Ages 12–14 3-Year Program
Course Objectives:
- Recognize the vital role of nature in spatial design and develop ecological thinking.
- Explore and apply green energy concepts in landscape and environmental design.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand design processes for gardens, parks, and urban green spaces.
- Practice creating garden/landscape models and use recycled materials in design.
- Develop sustainable design thinking and envision a greener future.
- Organize an exhibition titled "Designing Nature – Designing Future."
Product Design
Ages: 12–14 3-Year Program
Course Objectives:
- Understand the human-centered design process
- Analyze user needs and market trends
- Develop concepts using 2D sketching and 3D visualization
- Experiment with materials, forms, and textures
- Learn to evaluate, refine, and present product ideas professionally
Learning Outcomes:
- Design and prototype a functional product
- Understand ergonomics, user behavior, and sustainability
- Communicate design ideas clearly through visual and verbal presentation
- Create a process book or mini-portfolio documenting their project development
- Gain foundational knowledge for further studies in industrial and product design.
Digital Art
Ages 13–15 3-Year Program
Course Objectives:
The Digital Art Program is a comprehensive three-year curriculum designed for students aged 10 to 16. It provides a structured progression from foundational knowledge to advanced application, integrating traditional drawing techniques with digital tools such as Wacom tablets and graphic software.
This program focuses on developing visual thinking, creative expression, and digital fluency, enabling students to create original artworks in areas such as illustration, character design, animation, visual storytelling, and digital composition. It serves as a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing careers in digital art, game design, animation, and graphic communication.
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate confident use of both traditional drawing techniques and digital art tools
- Understand the complete process of digital image creation: from concept sketch to final rendering
- Create original characters, backgrounds, and visual narratives in digital formats
- Collaborate in team-based creative projects and participate in peer critiques
- Build a personal digital art portfolio aligned with international art school standards and youth competitions
- Explore potential future pathways in Digital Illustration – Animation – Game Design – Concept Art – Graphic Design
Our team
Co-Founder
Mr. Duy Pham
Founder of PIG Creative Digital Art
Senior 3D Artist at PIG Creative Digital Art Academy.
Creative/ Art Director at FarmMe (Canada)
The One Academy Diploma of Digital Animation.
5 years of Digital Arts teaching experience 8 years of work experience in 3D Visual Effect Industry, 2D&3D Game Arts and 3D Digital, Animation...
Master of Game Art and Design.
Winner ASIAGRAPH Japan 2017.
Winner ASIAGRAPH Japan 2011. Choice Artwork CG society 2012.
Project Manager
Mr. Nathan Nguyen
Alumni of the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp with IVEY Business School (Canada) - Bachelor of Arts in English Study at HUFLIT (2022) - 8 years of teaching experience in Arts & ESL
Executive of External Arts & Design Extracurricular Club Activities (ECA) at Vietnam Australia International School (2019 - present)
Team Leader of Summer Arts & Design Summer Extracurricular Club Activities at Lac Hong Bilingual School (2023 - present)
Academic Assistant at Magic Arts & Architecture (MAA) (2018 - 2024)
Our Projects
ACADEMIC TOUR TO THE ONE ACADEMY - MALAYSIA
August, 2023 – The high school students of MAA had an amazing and educational field trip to one of the world’s top academy for Arts & Design, The One Academy. During the tour, our students experienced what was like to be a student at The One Academy and had opportunity to have more insights about the fields of Arts & Design. Moreover, this trip was also a wonderful chance for our young artists to observe and learn more about Malaysian culture and country. We would love to send our sincerest thanks to our dearest partner, The One Academy.
MURAL ART – WELL-BEING
2023 - This mural is the fruitful result of many of our students and teachers’ effort and hard work over two weeks. The message behind the mural is to encourage our beloved young generation with love, care and compassion. This mural is placed at the largest campus of our partner, Vietnam Australia International School.
COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARTY AT VINHOMES CENTRAL PARK
“Trick or Treat! Trick or Treat!” – Halloween arrived at Vinhomes Central Park with loads of laughter and sweetness among the children. Prepared and decorated by MAA, the party was a joyful event when every child within the residential area could have fun and dive in the imaginary world where monsters, princesses and superheroes play and share moments together.
NEW YEAR DISPLAY WINDOW AT SONATUS
It was such a great honor for us to have an opportunity to pull off this wonderous display window at one of the most prestige building in District 1, Sonatus Building. Carefully designed with hard work and efforts, the display window was expected to bring great fortune and development as well as good health for all leaders and staffs in celebration of this Lunar New Year.
News & Events
WORKSHOP: VIETNAMESE CALLIGRAPHY AND DONG HO PAINTING
In honoring and celebrating this 2025 Lunar New Year, MAA established a series of Vietnamese Calligraphy and Dong Ho Painting Workshops for children from 6 to 17 years old at Vinhomes Central Park.
At MAA workshops, participants learned about the history and cultural value of Dong Ho Painting as well as their interesting yet lasting printing technique. Participants also had a chance to practice traditional calligraphy on Vietnamese traditional paper and ink. This was a wonderful opportunity for participants to travel back in time to absorb and savor the core values of cultures and traditions.
PLAY MY MATH: FRACTION FUN THROUGH MUSIC WORKSHOP
This December 2024, MAA would thank Mr. Eric Roldan Roa and Ms. Doris Kristina Raave for collaborating with us in this successful and informative workshop of Play My Math.
At the workshop, students learned how to cope with basic numbers and fractions to write, read and create music without using musical notes. From this perspective, the workshop helped students to gain more interest in Math as well as use Math as a form to create songs and musical pieces. Additionally, students also had an opportunity to share their thoughts and experience in learning and dealing with Maths.
WORKSHOP: CHARACTER DESIGN WITH “FLOW”
This March, MAA organized an educational field trip to the movie theatre under Landmark 81 where our little angels enjoys the Oscar-winner movie: Flow.
The objectives of this workshop are to introduce the participants to a unique type of movie which no dialogue is presented and to inspire them with ideas. After the movie experience, each participant had to illustrate their favourite characters from the movie and presented the artwork under the form of fanart.
WORKSHOP: WOMEN’S DAY FRAGRANCE AT ILA
Celebrating this year Women’s Day, MAA & Lueur Douce – Eau da Parfum held a meaningful fragrance workshop with our partner, ILA.
Joining our workshops, participants had a chance to experience various kinds of fragrance before mixing them to create their very own personal perfume. The final products can be used as a meaningful gift to participants’ love ones or women that they admire the most in the family.
CAREER TALK WITH DR. BUHMANN SCHULE AKADEMIE & EDUBAO
We would love to send our dearest thank to the Principal of Dr. Buhmann Schule & Akademie and EDUBAO for this informative career talk at MAA. This meeting provide a lot of important information to the parents and students about the opportunity of studying, working and immigrating in Germany.
This sharing session has opened up many chances and clearer paths for the students and parents who are interested in studying and working in Germany.
WORKSHOP: ARTISTIC JOURNEY OF DISCOVER AT VINCOM PLAZA 3/2
On June 26, 2024, MAA welcomed customers to the grand opening of Vincom Plaza 3/2, a fresh and vibrant destination in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. To mark this special occasion, Vincom Plaza 3/2, in collaboration with MAA (Magic Arts & Architecture) organized a series of exciting workshop experiences for 5-15 year-old participants.
We promised our participants with exciting promotions and special gifts in the grand opening event and a lively and inspiring space with unforgettable moments.
FIELD TRIP: HCMC ARCHITECTURE
What can be a better way to experience and study architecture than having a field trip, sitting down by the street and sketching out all the details and lively atmosphere around the buildings. This summer of 2024, MAA led many of the students from the age of 10 and above to district 1 of HCMC where most of the 19th century French architecture remains.
Awards & Accreditations
We are proud of the national and international awards and accreditations that our team, students and programmes have achieved. These recognitions reflect our commitment to excellence in creative education and our dedication to nurturing talent and innovation in the fields of art, architecture and design.
Our Partners & Collaborating Organizations
We are proud to partner with local and international organisations, universities and schools. These partnerships support our mission of providing world-class education, promoting cultural exchange and creating meaningful opportunities for our students in both academic and professional settings.
Academic and Touring Activities
We organise academic tours to leading universities across Europe, Asia and Southeast Asia. These immersive experiences provide students with first-hand exposure to international academic environments, including campus tours, interactions with faculty and students, and exploration of diverse educational systems. Tours broaden students’ global perspectives and support informed decisions about future study options.