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A standing ovation to our achievers for Hall of Fame 2024. It was INCREDIBLE to see the smiles and hear the laughter of our students celebrating art and design together. Truly, what a beautiful and supportive community we have here. 😇🪄🏆

We hope this night serves not only as a celebration of art and gratitude, but an impactful inspiration to push you a step closer to reaching your dreams. Congratulations again! 💭🌠

Drumroll, please! We're ecstatic to our superstars that were chosen out of hundreds of entries for this year's Hall of Fame! 🏆🎇 Well done! You all have establised an exceptional achievement, give yourself a shoulder pat and continue to keep the creative passion on fire! 🔥

Best of the Best IDEA - Fish Memory (animation short film)
Best of the Best CRAFT - Nocshire: Lady Monochrome and Nocturne (character design)

To find out the full list of winning talents, check this out:
https://toa.edu.my/event/hall-of-fame/

Stay tuned for a event highlight post coming soon! 📸

We are now reaching the ninth to eleventh stop! ❤ If you showed up during any of these stops! 😄 Well done, Kuantan, Bintulu and Seremban!

You don’t just stand a chance to win the art scholarship prizes in Malaysia Top 10 Young Artists Awards 2024 secondary school art competition, but also getting the golden chance to meet like-minded souls who understand your sense and passion for arts and creativity – that’s what makes this extra special ✨

Get ready Sibu, Kuching, Muar, Johor Bahru! We will see you there✨

LET’S GO Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu, Kluang and Miri! 👏🏻

You guys rocked our ”Malaysia Top 10 Outstanding Young Artists Awards 2024 secondary school art competition“! You proved once again that art is an awesome universal language that everyone can understand no matter where you‘re from. 🎨


 

Our Digital Media Design student Tan Ning has gathered an intriguing collection UI/ UX and 3D modelling works for a 3D Traditional Chinese Medicine Website 🟢, and an interactive Fire Safety Website 🌆.

This submission is shortlisted as “Draft Selection” by Rookies.

Check them out now: https://www.therookies.co/entries/28916

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇️

Our Illustration student Tan Guan Yuan’s environments design attempt and another work in line art comic style.

This submission “Underworld Remnant and Environment Projects” is shortlisted as “Draft Selection” by Rookies.

Read more about it: https://www.therookies.co/entries/28817

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇️

A compilation of environment and concept art projects include Digital Matte Painting, Character Design, Key Art Illustration done by our Illustration student Tan Hong Ying.

This submission is shortlisted as “Draft Selection” by Rookies.

Read more about it: https://www.therookies.co/entries/31176

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇️

“All We Have Left” is a heart-warming yet emotional animated short film about an innocent girl who, on her birthday, discovers a hidden truth kept from her by her overprotective father. 🌍🦋🌑 Behind the scene of this team project was .productions, our Digital Animation students.

This submission is shortlisted as “Draft Selection” by Rookies. ✳️

Check out multiple entries here:
Animation:
https://www.therookies.co/entries/31875
https://www.therookies.co/entries/31227
Glitch VFX: https://www.therookies.co/entries/32634
Compositing and Rigging: https://www.therookies.co/entries/32292
Character Modelling: https://www.therookies.co/entries/30807

Drawing inspiration from the coral reef, a glamorous and fascinating creature beneath the ocean currently facing extinction, our Interior Design student Tang Hong Zhao endeavours to design a coffee table inspired by the intricate shape and structure of this captivating marine life. 🪸

This submission is shortlisted as “Draft Selection” by Rookies.

Read more about it: https://www.therookies.co/entries/28051

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇️

Our Illustration student, Ong Dylan has a passion in science-fiction concepts for game and film industry. He gathered a series of character designs and concept arts, especially in the field of mechanical design.

This submission is shortlisted as “Draft Selection” by Rookies.

Read more about it: https://www.therookies.co/entries/32071

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇️

‘This is one of the 3D motion graphic projects done by our student Tan Ning, from Digital Media Design! Featuring a kawaii character navigating through scenes and countries within Asia, the video reflects AirAsia’s relaxed vibe and spreading the beauty of Asia. ✈️🌸🗺️🧳

This submission is shortlisted as “Draft Selection” by Rookies. 💡

Watch the video: https://www.therookies.co/entries/28405

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇️

Our Illustration student, Ricky Lee has come out with a collection of concept design artworks including game art cover and more.

This submission is shortlisted as “Draft Selection” by Rookies.

Read more about it: https://www.therookies.co/entries/27923

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇️

Our Illustration student Ooi Zhi Han has gathered an interesting series of character designs, environment design and concept art with multiple titles of artwork like: Lost Paradise, Submerged Wonderland, Monster Catchers and more.🖌️

This portfolio submission is shortlisted as “Draft Selection” by Rookies.

Read more about it: https://www.therookies.co/entries/28159

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇️

‘”Take Pause” is an interactive wall and ground installation featuring magical raining flora gardens that create a sense of tranquility. The aim of this work is to emphasise on how important it is to take breaks in this fast-paced world and restore our mental and emotional health. 🪻🌧️🌿🍂

This reflective piece is curated by our Digital Media Design student Lai Pei Yi, and is shortlisted as “Draft Selection”” by Rookies.

Watch the explanation video: https://www.therookies.co/entries/31482

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇️

Our Illustration student Ooi Zi Jie has gathered an interesting series of world-building, character design artworks, and visual storytelling elements, with the wish to showcase his commitment in using illustration to spark emotions and capture curiosity.​🌎

This portfolio submission is shortlisted as “Draft Selection” by Rookies.

Read more about it: https://www.therookies.co/entries/29832

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇️

A sustainable, eco-friendly kit featuring four bottles of solutions made from natural herbal ingredients, a shower loofah and a pouch for storage. 🤎

The tree trunk-inspired packaging signifies its natural and organic essence, with the main material promoting sustainability. 🪻🥥🪵🌿

“Freshsense Leafy Lux” packaging design by our Advertising and Graphic Design student Loh Yik Hong, is shortlisted as “Draft Selection” by Rookies.

Check it out here: https://www.therookies.co/entries/33335

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇️

Our Illustration student Nicholas Wong Weng Foong has gathered an interesting series of character designs, environment design and concept art.

This submission is shortlisted as “Draft Selection” by Rookies.”

Read more about it: https://www.therookies.co/entries/28434

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇️

Emotions are like water, it flows gently when we are calm and bring peace. When we acknowledge our emotions, by embracing the chaotic ones, they can become our source of both courage and strength. 💭💙🌊

An immersive interactive installation beautifully crafted by our Digital Media Design student - Jay Young Jeen Ren, and it is shortlisted as "Draft Selection"" by Rookies.

Read more about it: https://www.therookies.co/entries/26998

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇️

Our Visual Effect student, Law Wen Shin has compiled a 3D Portfolio that includes a range of projects like Hard Surface Modelling & Character Likeness Sculpting. 📐

The student's masterful use of light and shadow creates a captivating depth, while the harmonious color palette evokes a serene and contemplative mood. It is shortlisted as "Draft Selection"" by Rookies.

Read more about it: https://www.therookies.co/entries/29708

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇️

Our Illustration student Jeremy Lee Jian Ming has gathered an interesting series of character designs, environment design and concept art during his college times.

This submission titled "Stellar Odyssey . NEXUS" is shortlisted as "Draft Selection" by Rookies.

Read more about it: https://www.therookies.co/entries/28286

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇️

"StateSnap AR - Multiverse of Malaysia" is an Augmented Reality application that aims to tackle the drop in tourism rate in Malaysia due to unsustainable interests in the nation's historical past. By taking our national history and converting it into an entertainment factor using the power of AR, we would be able to reignite a sustainable interest for tourists. 🇲🇾📲🌏

This is our Digital Media Design student - Jayden Lawrence Marsh's work, and it is shortlisted as "Draft Selection" by Rookies.

Watch it here: https://www.therookies.co/entries/29486

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇️

Our Interior Design student, Jade Yong Poh Yiang has gathered different pieces of his architectural visualisation works including Bungalow, Retail and Workplace design; his attempt to bridge the gap between the world of architecture & design, and the world of interactive 3D modeling. 🖼️✨

This submission has been shortlisted as a "Draft Selection" by Rookies.

Learn more about the work: https://www.therookies.co/entries/29602

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇️

Apotelesma, Lady Brisa & Lolle VooDoo is a compilation of work including stylised characters design, illustrations and environments concept art, all done by our Illustration student - Flaviana Revita Giovani.

This submission is shortlisted as "Draft Selection" by Rookies.

Watch it here: https://www.therookies.co/entries/28435

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇

Our Digital Media Design student, Esther Loh Zi Yi’s project “Chinese Opera Odyssey” 🔴 is shortlisted as “Draft Selection” by Rookies.

This animated projection mapping titled ‘Chinese Opera Odyssey’ was submitted to the Terang 2023 contest. It illuminates a historic building at night, weaving traditional Chinese opera with cutting-edge visual effects, transforms the architecture into a canvas for storytelling.

Watch it here: https://www.therookies.co/entries/28054

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇

Navigating Nostalgia is a furniture design project by our Interior Design student Goh Ming Wee. The design inspiration comes from the popular childhood toy, Building Block. What sets this apart is that, users can participate in the process of manufacturing the product, customise according to individual preferences. 🛋️

This project is crafted by our Interior Design student Goh Ming Wee, and has been shortlisted as “Draft Selection” by Rookies.

Check it out here: https://www.therookies.co/entries/28010

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇️

𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝗢. 𝗠𝗨𝗖𝗛. 𝗙𝗨𝗡. at our first ever Art Bazaar & Open Day! It was carried out in such great vibes filled with our alumnus, current students, future artists (hey secondary school friends!), parents and awesome people like you who visited us! 🎈💙😄

Swipe to spot yourself in the pictures! It was wonderful to see so many students experiencing the excitement of campus life with great conversations and laughter✌🏻🏫 Huge shoutout to our incredible student helpers and staffs—you made this day possible!

Let us know if you are up for more art events like this in the future, because we would love to make it happen. 🤗

"Amara" is an Indonesia Folklore inspired theme concept project, and a series of other works belong to our Illustration student Fira Angelina Nugroho, this submission has been shortlisted as "Draft Selection" by Rookies.

Check out the work here: https://www.therookies.co/entries/28814

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇

"In Touch with Life" - an interactive installation and "Artistry For You" 🩵📱 UI/ UX app design project 🌅💜, these two vibrant portfolios belong to our Digital Media Design student Esther Loh Zi Yi, and are both shortlisted as "Draft Selection" by Rookies.

Work 1: https://www.therookies.co/entries/31557
Work 2: https://www.therookies.co/entries/27992

Stay tuned for more shortlisted projects from other TOA-ians! ❇