Enriching students’ knowledge
STUDENTS seeking a UK education in art can now pursue it locally at The One Academy, Bandar Sunway campus.
Together with a prominent partner from the UK, the University of Hertfordshire, The One Academy has been offering three 3+0 Degree programmes in the past couple of years – Bachelor of Art (Honours) in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Art (Honours) in Interactive Media Design and Bachelor of Art (Honours) in Interior Architecture and Design.
University of Hertfordshire, with over 150 years of excellent UK design education, is renowned for its distinctive business-savvy education in various disciplines.
Coupled with The One Academy’s edge in practical skills and creative prowess, this results in a collaboration that not only cultivates students able to create quality work, but also skillful at implementing creative ideas.
According to The One Academy founder and principal Tatsun Hoi, “In line with our Masters Train Masters philosophy, the key is to offer an international quality education based on industry-driven syllabuses and practical-coaching approach.
Our UK Design Degree Programmes are the extension of our longstanding emphasis of high-quality education and training with real industry relevance. With strong industry links from both institutions and firm groundwork cultivated by industry professionals, I have confidence students will benefit immensely.”
University of Hertfordshire School of Art & Design head Judy Glasman concurred, “By bringing together experiences of two longstanding and very successful art and design institutions, this partnership will certainly enhance the training and education available for young people at degree level.”
With digital convergence becoming part of our lives and the demand to live in comfort and style growing rapidly, marketing has also evolved and become more personalised.
This trend has led to respective fields of interactive multimedia, interior design and architecture and advertising and graphic design to become increasingly popular, leading to vast job opportunities and career advancement within the fields.
The three elite degree courses offered at The One Academy proved to be relevant and on par with market needs.
The BA (HONS) Interactive Media Design reaffirms students on their existing knowledge on digital convergence and how to tap on its unlimited potential.
It is also all about creating new avenues for more creativity and endless possibilities.
In this course, students will gain important basic knowledge that will keep them grounded and prepared for the real world. They will also actively participate in competitions to test themselves out in the market.
The BA (HONS) Interior Architecture and Design, a pristine programme with an emphasis of excellent design sense, offers undergraduates the opportunity to develop excellent creative interior design and architecture knowledge to become an interior architect expert or a professional interior designer who provides a functional and experiential environment to clients with wide-ranging preferences.
This unique UK Design Degree programme combines interior design and architecture disciplines. Students are also required to participate in competitions to see where they stand in the market. Also featured is renowned celebrity designer Dr Eric Leong, The One Academy School of Interior Design Department Head.
The BA (HONS) Graphic Design prepares students for the exciting world of graphic design. This meticulously planned degree course constantly challenges students to generate ideas, develop visual skills, understand culture, especially the Internet culture and its influences in graphic design and most importantly, actively participate in competitions to test themselves out in the market.
The 3+0 UK Degree programmes also cater to meet parents’ needs. Being conducted at The One Academy campus in Bandar Sunway, these degrees save up to two-thirds of what would normally cost to study in the UK.
Nevertheless, with the flexibility to complete the final year in either Malaysia or the UK, these programmes definitely offer great opportunities for quality education.
Since the prominent collaboration was launched, many of The One AcademyUniversity of Hertfordshire undergraduates have graduated with flying colours.
Under the guidance of distinguished lecturers, they have successfully organised their graduate works showcase – The One Academy Degree Show. Many of these talented graduates are now employed in multinational corporations, which certainly underscores their unrivalled edge in this competitive world.
Courses are now open for registration; interested students may obtain further details from The One Academy’s professional counsellors.
Diploma level programmes are also available in various disciplines. Paris Fashion Design and Pattern Making is offered by ESMOD Kuala Lumpur via collaboration with France-based ESMOD, the first fashion school in the world boasting an experience of 170 years.
For more information, call 03-5637 5510, e-mail enquiry@toa.edu.my or log on to www.toa.edu.my.