The One Academy of Communication Design (TOA)

Background

Established in 1991, The One Academy of Communication Design is one of Asia’s top colleges in creative media and communication design with the aim of promoting the region as the world’s centre of creative reference. Strategically located in the thriving creative hub of Bandar Sunway, Selangor, the academy is renowned with its successful alumni in creative capitals worldwide through an industry-driven learning process and world-class syllabus recognised by international universities.

What Makes Us Special?

  • Proven track record of graduates who now run successful careers in creative capitals of the world, such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, Singapore, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai
  • Its reputation has made it the hunting ground for world-class talents by major creative media industry players such as Star Wars maker Lucasfilm Animation, Ubisoft, Academy-award winning Rhythm & Hues, Leo Burnett Advertising, BBDO/Proximity Malaysia and other creative services agencies around the world.
  • The One Academy is a trusted name by major corporations such as Buena Vista Columbia TriStar, which seeks this academy to do creative associate promotions for Disney/Pixar animated films every year including Toy Story 2, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille, Wall-E and UP.
  • The One Academy is the only Malaysian Academic Partner authorised by world-renowned Alias Wavefront to teach Maya, which is the software used to create animated effects in Hollywood box-office movies like The Matrix, Terminator, Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter.

Programme Outline

  • Degree and Diploma pathways via Multimedia Design, Digital Animation with Games Development, Advertising & Graphic Design, Illustration with Comics, Interior Design.
  • The academy provides students with a platform through collaborative links and placements at affiliated colleges and universities worldwide.

Academic Facilities & Resources

The One Academy offers extensive guidance par with international industry-standard facilities such as:
  • 2D and 3D animation labs, computer graphics labs and multimedia labs
  • Video Labs
  • Sound Recording Studio
  • Photography Studio
  • Interior Design Lab
  • Drawing Studio
  • Print Room
  • Digital Print Room
  • The One Gallery
  • Manikin Studio
  • Digital Art Lab
  • Interior Design Drafting Room
  • 3D Basic Workshop
  • Interior Design Material Library
  • Library
  • Game Room
  • Student Lounges
  • Lecturer Lounge
  • Degree Base Room
  • Interactive Incubation Studio
  • UBISOFT Incubation Centre
  • Audio Visual Hall
  • ONE TGV Audio Visual Hall (Sunway Pyramid)

Student Support Services & Student Development Activities

The Student Services Department guides and assists in accommodation services, loan, activities and further studies to career placement, alumni services and reunion. Guidance is throughout the study tenure and after, through career support, industry networking and professional-training.

International Recognition, Achievement & Partnership

  • Winner of international top awards including Autodesk Asia pacific Animation Challenge, 4th International Student Animation Festival Aniwow! 2009, One Show Southeast and South Asia Workshop 2008, TBS Japan DigiCon6 Awards, Crowbar Awards, Adobe Design Achievement Awards, Master Award in Expose 6, 3D Bites: A Short Film Competition, New York Art Directors Club Award, Horizon Interactive Awards USA, Summit Creative Awards USA and Print’s Cover Design Competition USA, Comgraph Asia Pacific Digital Art & Animation Award, JVC Tokyo Video Festival Award and many more.
  • Recipient of the Malaysian Education Ministry’s Special Award for best record in developing global achievers, and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
  • Awarded Multimedia Super Corridor MSC-status recognition for its pivotal role in facilitating the rise of knowledge and creative-based economy.
  • Awarded The BrandLaureate’s Best Brand in Education – Most Creative Brand by The Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF) for three consecutive years (2008, 2009 & 2010).
  • The One Academy collaborates with international names through ‘Masters Train Masters’ coaching philosophy, by organising international exhibitions and world class creative Talk Series & Masterclass such as; Pixar Toy Story 3 Lecture Series, International 3D Animation Masterclass, Industrial Light & Magic 3D Animation Seminar, Swiss Design in Hollywood World Tour & Exhibition, advertising sharing by BBDO/Proximity Malaysia, TBWA\TEQUILA, Leo Burnett, including ‘Bold & Stylish’ Interior Design Celebrity

Collaborative Links

The One Academy also has collaborative links with the following universities:

UK

  • University of Hertfordshire (UH)
  • University of Wolverhampton
  • Birmingham City University – Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD)
  • University of The West of England
  • Teesside University

USA

  • College for Creative Studies (CCS)

Australia

  • Swinburne University of Technology
  • JMC Academy

New Zealand

  • University of Waikato/Wanganui School of Design
  • Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

Through extensive industry research, The One Academy has also chosen to partner with one of top ranked varsities in UK, University of Hertfordshire by introducing 3+0 UK Degree Programmes for students who wish to enroll in UK quality education and pursue UK degree education locally. Partnering with The University of Hertfordshire, a model of 21st century University with over 150 years of excellent UK Design education, the UK Design Degree programme has been developed with an earnest effort and strong emphasis of creativity blend with business-savviness and commitment to professionalism. It opens its door for students seeking a rewarding education of UK design qualification and world-class achievements