On 24th February 2017, 18 aspiring young designers from TAR UC’s Graphic and Multimedia programmes were presented with Gold, Silver and Bronze awards for their design works at the glittery award ceremony of Malaysia’s 1st sCooler Awards, which took place at Publika’s White Box, Black Box, MAP, in Kuala Lumpur. They were selected for the awards among students from 17 other colleges and universities nationwide.
The sCooler Awards competition was launched on 28th October 2016 and was divided into three categories – “Idea”, “Craft” and “Special” categories. The competition was judged by a panel of industry leaders representing various creative areas of expertise. During the award night, a series of talks was given by industry leaders – Mr. Stanley Clement from SOCIETY (IPG Mediabrands MY), Mr. VJ Anand from BBDO Malaysia, and Mr. Alvin Teoh from NAGA DDB.
During The sCooler Awards Portfolio Review session, students spent 15 minutes presenting their design portfolios to the panel of industry professionals face-to-face. They were divided into three per group and were required to present their work to three separate panels of judges in the judging hall.
During the sCooler Awards ceremony, Mr. Foo Yi Chyuan, TAR UC’s Creative Arts academic, who guided and supervised both Graphic and Multimedia students throughout the sCooler Awards art and design competition received a honourary “Lecturer of the Year” Award, while TAR UC’s Graphic and Multimedia students from both Bachelor and Diploma programmes won an unprecedented number of awards. Below is a list of TAR UC student winners:
Idea category
Best Digital - Burger Stack - Bronze
- Nicholas Ng Hwa Ee – Bachelor of Multimedia (Hons) in Multimedia Design
Craft category
Best Art Direction - KREIS - Finalist
- Loh Soon Zheng – Bachelor of Design (Hons)
in Graphic Design - Chua Pei Yin – Diploma in Graphic Design
- Lim Su Zhen – Diploma in Graphic Design
- Lim Chi Yi – Diploma in Graphic Design
Best Typography - The Sagittarius & Co. - Bronze
- Mohamad Iskandar Bin Che Zulkplee - Diploma of Graphic Design
- Chai Vui Kian – Diploma in Graphic Design
- Ng Qiao Zhu – Diploma in Graphic Design
Best Illustration - Digital - The Adventurer's Journal - Gold
- Nicholas Ng Hwa Ee – Bachelor of Multimedia (Hons) in Multimedia Design
Best Illustration - Digital - What is the Process of Design Student Becoming a True Designer – Silver, and
Best Illustration - Digital - 21 Questions Designer Should Ask the Client - Bronze
- Teo Poh Ling – Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Graphic Design
- Yap Hui Cen – Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Graphic Design
- Tan Li Jing – Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Graphic Design
Best Photography - Twilight - Silver
- Fong Yap Zhun – Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Graphic Design
- Kam Weng Yan – Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Graphic Design
- Teo Poh Ling – Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Graphic Design
- Yap Hui Cen – Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Graphic Design
- Chan Xue Qi – Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Graphic Design
- Tan Li Jing – Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Graphic Design
Special category
Best Work Inspired By Current Events - Safe-fie - Gold
- Cheng Leong Wai – Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Graphic Design
- Choy Yue Ling – Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Graphic Design
- Quay Hui Ling – Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Graphic Design
- Ng En Mei – Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Graphic Design
Student of the year
- Teo Poh Ling – Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Graphic Design
- Yap Hui Cen – Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Graphic Design
- Tan Li Jing – Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Graphic Design
Lecturer of the year
- Foo Yi Chyuan (TAR UC Creative Arts Academic)
“As an educator in arts and design, there are many good ways to influence and affect change in the world. One way is by providing our students the opportunity to shine so that they can learn through experience and exposure. The sCooler Awards is truly a remarkable platform for young designers to unleash their creativity and talent, as they are the vision and voice of tomorrow.” said Mr. Foo Yi Chyuan, a TAR UC Creative Arts academic.
