Tatsun HOI ( Principal )
Dear Graduates,
Congratulations on your Graduation Exhibition!
It is an honor, to share my thoughts with the graduating class in conjunction with the upcoming exhibition. The presentation of your final graduation work, showcases all skills, attributes and tenacity of a young creative crafted from your years here at The One Academy. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of you, for the hard work and dedication leading to this milestone.
Salvage this moment and enjoy every second of it! I extend my heartfelt wishes to all of you who have been diligent and steadfast in your continuous education journey. It has been rewarding to have witnessed the transformation of each of you. This further proves your capabilities towards becoming professional designers and artists. I hope you will use this knowledge and learning experience to brave and braze the way to a successful career. Always remember to give back to the community and society when the calling comes.
It is time for you to take on the industry by storm. You are more than prepared to share your amazing, fresh ideas and creativity with the world. Take pride in how far you have come.
Keep striving to push as far as you can go but do not forget to enjoy the journey. Here's to an exciting new future ahead of you.
On behalf of everyone at The One Academy, I wish you the very best for your future.
leo chong { head of Illustration Department )
Congratulations to IL2001 graduates! To all of you, I hope for the best!
Today, IL2001 Paintone has made it!
However, your education doesn’t end today! It is the only first chapter as you commence your career since it is a lifelong learning ‘education.’ Each of you is moving your way to creating a life filled with opportunities.
As Vincent Van Gogh once said, “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” All the big things start with small things, focus on today, focus on the next step and focus on the fact that you are actually stepping forward. Don’t despise small beginnings; don’t despise small steps because those are the very steps that lead to “greater things.”
You have to live a meaningful life and approach challenges with determination and a teachable attitude. Remember that dreams could drive your passion. After being molded and tested, you will come forth like gold.
chew lee teng ( advisor )
Dear Paintone il2001,
like your theme, you are a group of fun people with explosive amount of energy and surprise.
A very large class nevertheless, but it’s never dull nor too tired to be with you all. I will miss all the gossips and chat you all talking so loud in class that interrupts my tutorial session with others and I look forward to hearing more from you all again soon after you sail off to industry.
Cheers, and wish you all the best.
Congratulations Paintone IL2001!
It’s challenging yet fulfilling to go through the final phase with you, seeing you unleash your “Paintone” and unlock the next level of your life. What lies ahead of you might not be always vibrant, the gateway to your success will be thorny, however, remember this final advice from The Fight Club, “Without pain, without sacrifice, we would have nothing.”
So, no matter if you are joining the work force, pursuing another degree or taking up a gap year, wherever you go, be colourful!
The world needs your “paintonely” souls.
liew sio yean ( advisor )
