News & Events
Stay updated with all the happenings and events in Equator
4th March 2021
The Design Conversation Series
Introduction to Heritage Building Conservation
As a M.Sc. in Architecture (Building Conservation), a registered Conservator (National Heritage Department, Malaysia) and Board Member of International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Malaysia 2020-2022.
Mr. Tan Chin Ling’s passion towards heritage conservation has led him to set up Ori Green Design Studio in 2010. Up till 2021, the studio has been involved in more than 30 National Heritage buildings & Category I heritage buildings conservation and documentation in Malaysia and restored more than 100 Category I graves.
Join us at our Design Conversation on 4 March 2021, 8:00pm. Join our livestream on FACEBOOK!
25th October 2020
MyTIGER Values 2020
22nd October 2020
The Design Conversation Series – Designing Dream Home
An interior designer who’s also a musician. A host with an ongoing channel that holds interview sessions with professional musicians from all over the world. Hear what our artist has to say about the creative industry.
Missed out the session? We have got you covered, subscribe to our YouTube Channel for rewind.
8th October 2020
The Design Conversation Series – The Art of Attraction
When you have an imaginative mind, it manifests itself in many ways. Hear how our mural artists, Mr Bibichun, Mr Kenji Chai & Mr Vincent Phang share about their journey in the art of attraction.
P.S. #ECDC series can be found on our Youtube Channel
24th September 2020
The Design Conversation Series – Furniture And Space Design
Ever wonder how a designer determines a material and the technical aspects of a design and production. Mr Goh and Dr Alia will share how furniture and space design can enhance and influence an environment.
P.S. #ECDC series can be found on our Youtube Channel
16th September 2020
Tropikal Avant – Dark: Contemporary Art Exhibition
Our very own Mr Ricardo will be having an art exhibition with the theme “Tropikal Avant – Dark” and the details are as the following:
Date: 19th August 2020 to 16th September 2020
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Venue: Lunabar Coffee, 10D Jalan Clove Hall (Close on Wednesdays)
All are welcome to visit and to be captivated by the mediums of contemporary art.
27th August 2020
The Design Conversation Series – Adventure in The Park
Diminishing the myth of art pathway. Mr Ivan is an alumni of Equator College majoring in Fine Art. He is involved in show set and theme facade work for the theme park and has been working in the theme park industry since 2005.
P.S. #ECDC series can be found on our Youtube Channel
20th August 2020
The Design Conversation Series – Creative Entrepreneur
Join us on #designconversation with Mr. Clarence and Mr. Goh on their journey towards entrepreneur coming Thursday. Raising millions in nurturing the future of creative businesses in this era of evolution.
P.S. #ECDC series can be found on our Youtube Channel
6th August 2020
The Design Conversation Series – Future of Comic
Have you ever wondered how the design industry is doing? What about the future of Comics? Is there a possibility of survival especially the ups and downs happening in our year 2020?
P.S. #ECDC series can be found on our Youtube Channel
23th July 2020
Heritage in Style Exhibition
The fine art department will be having an art exhibition with the theme “Heritage in Style” and the details are as the following:
Date: 23th July to 12nd August 2020
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Venue: Lunabar Coffee, 10D Jalan Clove Hall (Close on Wednesdays)
The young art exhibition will focus on the culture of different heritage as seen by the artists’ eyes.
All are welcome to visit and to be captivated with the heritage and culture in art.
1 June 2020
June Intake Open for Registration
We have great news just for you. Equator has decided to launch a soft intake this 1st of June 2020.
Take this opportunity to enhance some technical skills for your coming future.
Don’t let the Covid19 hurdle affect your motivation to learn.
Online Registration is now possible – Chat with us today!
Find Out More with Us. We are still available online.
15 May 2020
Get a prestigious Degree in Architecture
It’s Official! Equator has launched it’s offshore degree program in Bachelor of Science (Hons) Architecture.
Students will study full-time at Equator’s city campus in George Town, Penang, and enjoy all the privileges of being a USM student – including uses of facilities, healthcare and insurance.
Application Is Open Now from 15th May – 30th September 2020.
Find Out More with Us – We can be reached through Whatsapp, Messenger and Call
8 May 2020
GOOD NEWS! We Are Back In Operation
Dear all,
We are glad to announce that Equator College resumes campus operation on 8th May 2020.
17 March 2020
Movement Control Orders
18 March 2020
Batch 173 Departure Graduation Showcase
Batch 173 students are graduating with an exclusive exhibition with the theme ‘Departure’. It describes the end of a journey and the beginning of another representing a group of designers who have completed the pursuit of their programmes. The showcase will feature various artwork and products made by the students ranging in the field of graphic design, fine art, architecture, interior, and fashion.
The opening ceremony will be held at Lot 33 Convention Hall on 27 March at 11am and the showcase will be open to the public until the 29 March 2020. Admission is free!
Update: Due to the Covid-19 Outbreak, the showcase will be postponed to 21-23 April 2020.
07 Feb 2020
Art Exhibition FLUX by Yap Ley Min
FLUX Art Exhibition launch was held on 7 February 2020 at G Art Gallery, G Hotel. The artist Yap Ley Min showcased the beauty of natural morphology and the various emotions portrayed by humankind in the exhibition. Present at the ceremony were the hotel’s General Manager Michael Hanratty and heads of department.
09 Jan 2020
Signing of MOA with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) BFA (Hons) Graphic Communication
Equator College had a signing ceremony with USM to officially launch the offshore degree programme in Bachelor of Fine Art (Hons) Graphic Communication. Also present are Dato Chuah, Chairman of Equator College, Dr Yap Principal of Equator College and Dean of School of The Arts.
28 Dec 2019
Lampu Projection Mapping Competition 2019
Projection mapping on the Palace of Justice during the Light and Motion Putrajaya event on the last night of 2019, our team of four manage to swept the 2nd Runner Up as a good end for the year 2019!
A round of applause to: Lim Hui Chyi, Ternia Choong, Sim Kay Yang and Jason Chuah.
27 Nov 2019
EQUATOR-USM (School of The Arts) Meeting
Representatives from Equator College meet up with USM (School of Art) for USM offshore degree programme discussion.
The meeting took place at the discussion room with the management team from the school of art and representative from Equator College, namely Dr Yap, Principal; Ms Tan, Director of Institutional Development and Mr Sunny Koh, Dean of Studies.
01 Nov 2019
Usaha Tegas Heritage Awards 2019
In the Usaha Tegas Heritage 2019, Lim Ming Jie and Nicholas Ong outdone themselves with their artworks entitled ‘Antique Shop Interior’ and ‘Khoo Kongsi’. Both touches on the beauty of the heritage and culture in Penang highlighting the charming elements of each history.
16 Oct 2019
UOB Painting of the Year 2019 Awards (UOB Bangsar South)
The UOB Painting of the Year is a prestigious award held yearly in Southeast Asia; Fine Art alumni Ho Su San and Wong Joo Yee made us proud by winning the Gold and Silver Award respectively in the Emerging Artist Category in the UOB Art Competition 2019. The award ceremony was held at UOB Bangsar South on 16/10/2019 with many other award winners.
23 Aug 2019
168 Graduation Showcase
Equator College had their biannual graduation showcase organized by the graduating batch of 168. This showcase highlights on the graduating students’ work, portray their skills and portfolios relating to their field of study. Batch 168 focuses on simplicity of design where their showcase touches on the simple arrangements and complexity of each individual.
18 Aug 2019
Mrs Celebrity Malaysia 2019
This year, Fashion Design Technology students had the opportunity to showcase their work at Mrs Celebrity Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. The event was graced with many of our talented student’s work and they were accompanied by Fashion Lecturers, Ms. Joo Lee and Mr. Teo. Furthermore, Alumni Ong Hean Choon won the Best Evening Wear Category whereas current student Loh Jing Heng outdone himself in the Ready to Wear Category.
30 June 2019
Penfurnex Furniture Design Competition 2019
Coming in as the Top 20 finalists; Wan Hue Qi’s competency has qualify her as the Runner Up Winner for her minimalist concept of sustainability. Not forgetting our 4 Interior Design students namely Ivy Tan Xin Tian, Liew Kai Ming, Tan Jia Yi and Thong Soon Wei making it to the list with their respective designs.
22 Mar 2019
Aurora Graduation Showcase
The biannual graduation showcase in April organized by the graduating batch of 163.
This showcase was graced by YB Teh Lai Heng and it highlights on the graduating students’ portfolio and opens the opportunity for students to expand their network and build strong relations in their field of expertise.
02 Feb 2019
PAD Solo Exhibition Opening
Spotlight 2018 Competition Winner Yap Ley Min (Fine Art Alumni) had her first solo exhibition at Hin Bus Depot in 2019. The theme of her exhibition is the Natural Human Form with her winning artwork as a part of a series. The showcase portrays Ley Min’s perspective of human interactions when they are in their most natural form.
