Delivering Creative Education Excellence with World-Class Results!
Founded in 1991 by Tatsun Hoi, Lee Loong Wun, and the late Veronica Ho, The One Academy is a world-class institution, renowned for producing industry-ready professionals in art, design, and digital media. Guided by our “Masters Train Masters” philosophy, we combine real-world education with professional teaching, ensuring students are empowered to become leading experts in their field.
The One Academy is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and holds MSC-status. Our academic programmes and degrees are recognised worldwide, and we maintain partnerships with top universities across the UK, Australia, and the USA, offering students pathways to further their studies internationally.
Our campus in the vibrant Bandar Sunway area is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, fostering an immersive, practical learning experience. Students are constantly challenged to innovate and develop the skills they need to succeed in the ever-evolving creative industries.
At The One Academy, students engage with top international professionals through masterclasses, workshops, and industry talks. These experiences ensure our graduates stay ahead of trends and are fully prepared to excel in the global creative and digital industries.
The One Academy is consistently recognised for excellence. We were ranked among the World’s Top 3 Creative Media & Entertainment Schools by the Rookie Awards in 2022, and our students and alumni have won numerous prestigious awards in both local and international arenas.
We collaborate closely with top industry professionals and companies, offering students valuable opportunities like portfolio reviews, project-based learning, and exclusive elite lectures. These collaborations provide critical exposure and prepare our students to excel in the workplace.
Over the past three decades, The One Academy has produced thousands of highly skilled graduates who have gone on to shape the global creative industries. Our alumni are highly sought after by top companies for their professionalism and expertise.
The One Academy is an MQA-accredited college with Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status, dedicated to nurturing homegrown talent through high-quality diploma and degree courses in fields such as Computer Science, Game Design, Digital Animation, Film Visual Effects, Digital Media Design, Illustration, Advertising & Graphic Design, Interior Architecture, Fashion Design, and Fine Arts. We offer 3+0 UK bachelor’s degree programmes in collaboration with the University of Hertfordshire, allowing students to pursue an esteemed UK design education locally. Additionally, our partnerships with DigiPen USA and various reputable institutions across the UK, US, and Australia ensure our graduates have diverse pathways for furthering their studies.
Pathway to Higher - Level Studies
Students acquire the building blocks for skills and knowledge which will prepare them for their advanced art & design programmes in Year 1, 2 and 3.
Students will gain foundational skills and knowledge to prepare for advanced learning in interior architecture and design at levels 4, 5, and 6.
The following Diploma Programmes offered are full-time 3-year courses that prepare you to be proficient in both industry training and theory training.
KP/JPS (R3/213/4/0289)11/26 (A7675)
Develop creativity, artistry, and technological mastery, with a strong focus on imagination and storytelling to captivate audiences in the world of Animation.
KP/JPS(N/213/4/0327)10/27 (PA8826)
The integration of live-action footage and generated imagery to create environments which look realistic but would be impossible to capture on film in reality.
KP/JPS(R3/213/4/0317)11/26 (A7674)
Visual representation of an idea or storytelling which offers artists the opportunity to transform their thoughts, feelings, and emotions into inspiring visuals.
KP/JPS(R3/213/4/0290)11/28 (A7609)
Aims to nurture talents to keep up with digital trends and contribute to the rapidly evolving economy of today’s technology-driven world.
KP/JPS(R2/214/4/0152)4/26 (A1826)
A discipline that combines artistic, innovative, and strategic thinking to build brands, market businesses, sell products, or promote social welfare.
KP/JPS(R2/214/4/0185)10/29 (A7587)
Plan, design, and organise interior spaces while learning to identify, research, and provide quality, functional solutions.
KP/JPS(R2/212/4/0056)10/29 (MQA/FA1580)
Emphasising imagination, creativity, and intelligence to shape and redefine fashion culture and lifestyle in the dynamic fashion industry.
KP/JPS(R/211/4/0008)3/23 (MQA/FA1738)
Nurture sophisticated talents grounded in the global art movement, focusing on fundamental fine arts to translate ideas and emotions into art.
The One Academy Partners With University of Hertfordshire (3+0 Degree)
KPT/JPS(R2/214/6/0086)10/23 (A9124)
Employs practice-based and theory-led methods in web content, social media, immersive media, and experiential design to equip students with the skills to become future-proof designers who can lead digital transformations.
KPT/JPS(R2/213/6/0135)11/23 (A9123)
Develops designers skilled in graphic arts who transcend conventional boundaries, adapt to entrepreneurial cultures, and leverage digital technologies to address today’s design challenges.
KPT/JPS(R/581/6/0045)2/24 (MQA/FA11216)
Gain, develop, and demonstrate knowledge and skills in Interior Architecture and Design, with a focus on creatively improving existing and new buildings and spaces.
Meet our professional counsellors to find out about our courses today.
We believe that everyone should have a chance to receive a professional and quality education. Please refer below a range of loans and scholarships for deserving students. Our aim is to make quality education accessible to all who aspire to pursue their academic goals.
Find out more about Scholarships and Financial Aids:
For existing students of The One Academy, you may talk to our Student Services Officers or send queries to [email protected]
For students who have yet to join us, you may send your queries to [email protected] for us to assist you.
The One Academy offers one main scholarship event every year: Malaysia Top 10 Outstanding Young Artists Awards, formerly known as the Creative Art Award.
This annual nationwide competition is usually themed around the year’s main Disney-Pixar release, in which the main prizes are scholarships of various values. Literally hundreds of contestants vie to be the best in this showcase of young creative minds.
You can find out more about the latest Malaysia Top 10 Outstanding Young Artist Awards at https://www.top10.toa.edu.my.
The Malaysia Top 10 Outstanding Creative Youth Awards is an annual recognition that honours the academy's graduates who have attained outstanding and substantial achievements in the international fields of creativity and personal accomplishment.
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Co-Founder & Creative Director
Spectro Visuals, China
International Fine Artist & Senior Lecturer
The One Academy, Malaysia
Vice President & Chief Creative Officer
BlueFocus Digital, China
Layout (Camera & Staging) Lead
Pixar Animation Studios, USA
The One Academy has received great recognitions and acknowledgment of our art and design education over the years of collaborating with international industry experts. Here's what they have to say.
The passion, dedication and talents of both the students and the instructors at The One Academy have always impressed me.
Shawn Kelly
Lead Animator of Star Wars I & II, Transformers I, II & III
It just seemed like The One Academy had the passion for animation and the highest level of artistry, and those are the types of people I want to work with.
Andrew Gordon
Former Animator at Pixar Animation Studios
I definitely love coming to The One Academy to teach. There’s a dedication to quality when it comes to the education here.
Kyle Balda
Film Director & Animator at Illumination Entertainment, Director of Minions
Many of the good candidates we met during our recruiting sessions were The One Academy graduates. We were impressed! And as we continue to recruit more young graduates, we will of course pay much attention to The One Academy students.
Olivier de Rotalier
Former Managing Director of Ubisoft, World's Top Game Developer
Wow! That is the best I can summarize my experience here at The One Academy; all the people I have met, the passion from the students, the energy from all the teachers to bring the best to their students. I feel The One Academy is truly doing an amazing job to give the students what they need to successfully make their dreams come true.
Carlos Baena
Professional Animator at Pixar Animation Studios
The One Academy and us both share a very common philosophy about really nurturing artistic talents… and that combination of talent and skills is important to both of us.
Eric Riewer
Gobelins France, Oscar Award-Winning Animation Corporation
The One Academy really prepares students for the real world, and understands what it is like to work in a marketplace.
Mike L. Murphy
Animation Master of The Lord of the Rings
I think The One Academy is one of the most suitable and best academies so far that I can really explore and share heart to heart my experiences in this industry.
Eduardo Peña
The Hobbit 1, 2 & 3 Movie & Game Concept Artist
I am confident that The One Academy will be a leader in teaching and guiding creative young talents who are interested in a career in art and design, entertainment and the animation industry.
Doug Chiang
Vice President & Executive Creative Director of Lucasfilm, Oscar Award Winner for Best VFX, Film Production Design Master of Star Wars I & II
ESMOD’s method is more than 180 years old and as we have lots of branches in the world, we know that this method is really working with every foreign student.
Paul Marchand
ESMOD Paris Head of Fashion Design & Pedagogic International Coordinator, ESMOD Kuala Lumpur Fashion Design Course Director
Teaching here at The One Academy in Malaysia, and the students were great, we had a good time, the lectures went off well and I’ll come back again.
Paul Topolos
Matte Painter / Shader Painter at Pixar Animation Studios
What I see here, I see students that are eager, that want it, who are trying hard and that’s awesome.
John Nevarez
Visual Development & Story Artist at Warner Bros. Feature Animation
I really look forward to seeing some of the future graduates from The One Academy joining DreamWorks and other studios to bring an original quality and great standard of skill to the world of animation.
Shelley Page
Head of International Outreach at DreamWorks Animation
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