The One Academy

In 1991, The One Academy of Communication Design was founded by Tatsun Hoi, Lee Loong Wun and the late Veronica Ho to address the acute shortage of properly-trained creative professionals. As a private college, it soon proved its worth by producing industry-standard graduates with world-class results, through its “Masters Train Masters” teaching philosophy, real art & design education and professional teaching.

Vision

A higher education centre in art & design, creativity and technology, The One Academy leads innovations and developments within the creative services industry and achieves excellence as one of the highly regarded creative reference points in the world.

Mission

We educate students to be highly reliable professionals. The One Academy graduates enjoy rewarding careers internationally and excel in the areas of art & design, creativity and technology.

EDUCATION

ACCREDITATIONS

The One Academy is an MQA-accredited college with MSC-status, carrying formal affiliations with reputable design universities and colleges worldwide. The courses taught at The One Academy, as well as Diplomas and Degrees conferred are fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), an agency under the Ministry of Education, Malaysia. The One Academy's “Masters Train Masters” teaching philosophy enables students to experience heightened evolution in concept development and creativity provides.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

The One Academy has made a huge impact in the creative industry both locally and internationally. These are some of the renowned recognitions we have received over the years for our excellent education programmes.

ABOVE THE REST

We have formal affiliations and work closely with international universities, ensuring a promising future of international standards.

Our graduates are widely accepted by renowned international and local companies to serve the creative art, design and digital media industries with their professional skills. Our commitment to nurturing the best talents is reflected in our students' works that have won thousands of distinguished awards and recognitions on local and international platforms. We play host to international masterclasses & talk series from professionals in their respective fields, exposing our students to industry-level standards and requirements. Our campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and amenities for students to experience an enriching campus life and develop cutting-edge skills. Strategically located in the heart of Bandar Sunway, our campus is an accessible reference hub thriving with creativity and surrounded by a wide array of amenities and conveniences.

INDUSTRY

RECOGNITION

The One Academy has received great testimonials and acknowledgment of our art and design education over the years of collaborating with international industry experts. Here's what they have to say.

INDUSTRY

COLLABORATION

Across all faculties, we continuously initiate collaborations to provide students the opportunities to learn and experience working with experts in the industry, by bringing inspiring projects such as elite lectures, masterclasses, workshops and portfolio reviews to let them get a feel of industry life.

Chief Creative Officer of Pixar Animation Studios

Pete Docter

Oscar-Winning Film Director

Film Director of Inside Out meets with The One Academy for Inside Out's concept art preview and shares about the making of the movie.

Pixar Animation Studio's Vice President, who was also the director of Inside Out, Pete Docter and co-director, Ronnie Del Carmen met with The One Academy for a session of concept art preview of Inside Out-inspired digital paintings. Docter, who has won an Oscar award for Up, gave constructive feedback and was impressed with the outcome.

Animation Industry Veteran

Andrew Gordon

Former Animator at Pixar Animation Studios & The One Academy 3D Animation Course Director

Animator from the world's No. 1 animation company conducts exceptional Hollywood Programme, strengthening knowledge among students.

As an experienced teacher of animation, Pixar's former animator Andrew Gordon urges students to routinely observe behaviorism of humans and animals in order to successfully innovate believable animations, providing our students a simple yet fundamental basis for every outstanding animation.

Award-Winning Animation Director

Mike L. Murphy

Animation Master of The Lord of the Rings & The One Academy Animation Course Director

Hollywood Film Director and one of the most well-respected animators in the film industry lectures our students.

Mike L. Murphy, the brilliant digital artist involved in Iron Man, The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is an expert in animation and short films. Imparting knowledge as Director of Animation and Animated Short Film at The One Academy, he was here to strengthen students' skills in animation and pre-production.