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Eastbourne

Art, Design and Media Level 1 Diploma

Level 1

Course Code: 60097

Academic Year: 27/28

Hastings

Art, Design and Media Level 1 Diploma

Level 1

Course Code: 60154

Academic Year: 27/28

Lewes

Art, Design and Media UAL Level 1 Diploma

Level 1

Course Code: 61659

Academic Year: 27/28

Hastings

Creative Practice; Art, Design and Communication Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60153y1

Academic Year: 27/28

Lewes

Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication UAL Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60031y1

Academic Year: 27/28

Eastbourne

Art and Design - Creative Practice Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 61533y1

Academic Year: 27/28

Eastbourne

Art and Design - Fashion and Textiles Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 61532y1

Academic Year: 27/28

Eastbourne

Art and Design - Graphics and Illustration Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 61530y1

Academic Year: 27/28

Eastbourne

Art and Design Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60089y1

Academic Year: 27/28

Eastbourne

Art and Design Level 3 Foundation Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60087

Academic Year: 27/28

Eastbourne

Art and Design Photography A Level

Level 3

Course Code: 02105y1

Qualification: A Level

Academic Year: 27/28

Hastings

Art and Design Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies

Level 3

Course Code: 60150

Academic Year: 27/28

Lewes

Art and Design 3D Design A Level

Level 3

Course Code: 03101y1

Academic Year: 27/28

Lewes

Art and Design Fashion and Textiles A Level

Level 3

Course Code: 03102y1

Qualification: A Level

Academic Year: 27/28

Lewes

Art and Design Fine Art A Level

Level 3

Course Code: 03103y1

Qualification: A Level

Academic Year: 27/28

Lewes

Art and Design Graphics A Level

Level 3

Course Code: 03104y1

Qualification: A Level

Academic Year: 27/28

Lewes

Art and Design Photography A Level

Level 3

Course Code: 03105y1

Qualification: A Level

Academic Year: 27/28

Eastbourne

Art and Design Level 2 Diploma

Level 2

Course Code: 60088

Academic Year: 27/28

Hastings

Art and Design Level 2 Diploma

Level 2

Course Code: 60151

Academic Year: 27/28

Lewes

Art and Design UAL Level 2 Diploma

Level 2

Course Code: 60029

Academic Year: 27/28

Hastings

Young Artists Club - Home Ed

Entry Level

Course Code: 61213-01

Academic Year: 26/27

Eastbourne

Art Craft A Level

Level 3

Course Code: 02167y1

Qualification: A Level

Academic Year: 27/28

Hastings

Young Artists Club - Morning

Entry Level

Course Code: 13037-01

Academic Year: 26/27

Eastbourne

Accounting and Finance V Level

Level 3

Course Code: 02192y1

Qualification: A Level

Academic Year: 27/28

Eastbourne

Digital Systems and Data V Level

Level 3

Course Code: 02190y1

Qualification: A Level

Academic Year: 27/28

Eastbourne

Education and Early Years V Level

Level 3

Course Code: 02191y1

Qualification: A Level

Academic Year: 27/28

Hastings

Creative Practice: Fashion and Textiles Pathway Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 61820y1

Academic Year: 27/28

Hastings

Fine Art A Level

Level 3

Course Code: 01103y1

Qualification: A Level

Academic Year: 27/28

Hastings

Games Art and Animation Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 13193y1

Academic Year: 27/28

Hastings

Graphic Design A Level

Level 3

Course Code: 01104y1

Qualification: A Level

Academic Year: 27/28

Hastings

History of Art A Level

Level 3

Course Code: 01183y1

Academic Year: 27/28

Hastings

Photography A Level

Level 3

Course Code: 01105y1

Qualification: A Level

Academic Year: 27/28

Lewes

Accounting and Finance V Level

Level 3

Course Code: 03192y1

Qualification: A Level

Academic Year: 27/28

Lewes

Digital Systems and Data V Level

Level 3

Course Code: 03190y1

Qualification: A Level

Academic Year: 27/28

Lewes

Education and Early Years V Level

Level 3

Course Code: 03191y1

Qualification: A Level

Academic Year: 27/28

Hastings

Fashion - Make and Wear Club

Course Code: 61860-01

Academic Year: 26/27

Lewes

History of Art A Level

Course Code: 03183y1

Academic Year: 27/28

Hastings

Game Development Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 61614

Academic Year: 27/28

Eastbourne

Beauty Therapy Level 1 Diploma

Level 1

Course Code: 61597

Academic Year: 27/28

Hastings

Film Production Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 61613

Academic Year: 27/28

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Art & Design student excels at East Sussex College

Speaking on the positive support from teachers and the draw of having an education in Hastings, May said, “Our teachers are brilliant. They are really easy to get along with. I feel like if I was doing any other course it would feel like I’m still at school, but because the Art Diploma, especially in Hastings, it’s a really good place for the art scene and for music and everything.

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Art & Design Students Awarded Honorary Fellowships Following Textile Project at East Sussex College

She also announced that she would be awarding both students and staff Honorary Fellowships of the West India Committee.

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Opportunities open up for Art & Design student after work experience success

She added, “I loved my work experience; they gave me so much attention and I made a range of silver jewellery, a material I had never used before. At the end of the week, they offered me a job and also an opportunity to train as a degree apprentice. I now have the dilemma of what to do!”

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Olivia Finds Inspiration Everywhere in Art & Design

“Visiting my grandfather’s studio was always exciting. Now, as I step more into the creative world, it’s even more rewarding - he can see me exploring creativity in a similar way to him, and we have a really strong connection.”

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'The Art of Commoning' and 'Work in Progress' Exhibitions, March 2022

Art & Design students from East Sussex College Hastings are to design, make and curate two exhibitions hosted in the America Ground during March 2022.

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Art on film

Art & Design students from East Sussex College Lewes collaborate with artist David Blandy for an exciting new exhibition at Eastbourne’s Towner Gallery

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Art Students Collaborate with World-renowned Land Artist for ‘Walk the Chalk’

Art & Design lecturer James Dibiase also worked over the summer creating a set of seven birds (1.5m square) which are hanging alongside the work of the students.

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Caitlyn’s Creative Vision Becomes the College’s 2025 Christmas Card

Art & Design student Caitlyn Petrie is celebrating a festive achievement after her artwork was chosen as the official East Sussex College Christmas card for 2025.

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Empowering Voices with Eastbourne Alive

Art & Design and Media students had their voices heard at Eastbourne Town Hall this week

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Home Is Where The Art Is

Art & Design and Photography students from East Sussex College celebrate a successful art installation at Charleston

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Rising Talent Exhibition

Art & Design Diploma student Chloe Laforest had her work featured in Charleston's 'Home' exhibition earlier this year. Her installation has been reconstructed for Rising Talent (this time it's on dry land) and depicts the plight of refugees who have fled their homes in search of a safe haven, but the grim reality is that many lives are lost at sea.

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Student Art in Festive Fair

Art & Design students from East Sussex College, Lewes, will be participating in the annual Artists and Makers Fair held in Lewes Town Hall next month. Student and exhibiting artist, Phoebe Ociepka-Tearle, reports.

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Student Success in Community Art Competition

Art & Design students, Jaina Chandler and Joey Jackson, won as winner and runner-up respectively in the ‘Spring into Community Art Competition’ presented in partnership with Wakehurst, Grove Garden, Southern Rail, and Art on the Line, and supported by East Sussex College.

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Students Bring History to Life with ‘Pop-Up Museum’ Honouring WWI Green Huts in Lewes

Art & Design students took centre stage at a “pop-up museum” exhibition event on October 26th and 27th, celebrating the rich heritage of Lewes’ historic “Green Huts".

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Students Raise Money at Art Fair

Art & Design students from East Sussex College Lewes, participated in the annual Artists and Makers Fair held in Lewes Town Hall and raised £535.50 for their fantastic efforts!

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There’s No Place Like Home

Art & Design and Photography students from East Sussex College present an exhibition of art, sculpture and photography at Charleston Farmhouse next week (14th-24th March)

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We, the Future

Art & Design students from East Sussex College Hastings, launch their virtual exhibition, ISOCREATION

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Creative students present…

Meanwhile, Art & Design students took part in Collaborate + Exchange, an exciting pop-up exhibition at the Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (25 & 26 March). The student work was in response to the Museum’s current exhibition, ‘Shōji Hamada: A Japanese Potter in Ditchling’. Students received positive feedback from visitors. The work is now being displayed in the foyer of Eversley House at the Eastbourne campus for staff, students and Open Event visitors to see.

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Art students launch Inside & OuT documentary detailing life during the pandemic

Final year Art & Design students in Hastings will launch their new 'lockdown' documentary next week

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East Sussex College students win Royal Ballet & Opera House Design Challenge once again

James DiBiase, Art & Design Course Leader at East Sussex College, said: “We’re thrilled and immensely proud of our students’ success in this year’s Royal Ballet & Opera Design Challenge, including multiple category wins and the prestigious Associate Choice award. This achievement speaks volumes about their creativity, resilience and commitment. Responding to a demanding live brief of this calibre requires real professionalism and prepares them for the expectations of the creative industries.”

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From Creative Classroom to Cabin Crew: How Changing Direction Can Lift Your Future

After studying Art & Design at ESC, Belle discovered that the resilience, problem-solving and people skills she developed during her course were the perfect foundation for a dynamic, customer-focused role - proving that your first course can open doors to unexpected and rewarding futures.

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Photography Student Becomes Landscape Photographer of the Year Finalist

Jo Cripps, Art & Design tutor at East Sussex College, said, “Zazie is a very creative, hardworking and motivated student and talented photographer. Zazie has worked extremely hard during her time in A-Level Photography, she is a very consensus student and a supportive member of the class who is well liked and respected.”

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Sir Peter Blake presents awards to seven East Sussex College winners at this year’s Farley Arts Trust awards

Michael Shepherd, Art & Design course leader at the Eastbourne campus, said, “What a fantastic night of celebration at the Farley Arts Trust awards. We’re immensely proud of our students winning the top awards and highly commended awards for their art pieces. This will hopefully be just the start of their exciting careers in the creative industries.”

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Students Design Festive Display for Local Cafe

Michael Shepherd, Art & Design Course Quality Lead at East Sussex College, said, “Owners, staff and the clients of the cafe loved the experience, and students learnt great skills about working with a live brief, client and the general public...as well as getting very Christmassy!”

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Students nominated for prestigious Farley Arts Trust Award

Michael Shepherd, Art & Design course leader, said: “We’re delighted that six of our students have again been selected for Farley Arts Trust Awards. It is an exciting opportunity for them to receive a wider appreciation of their work in a public gallery. The students should be very proud, and I’ll be cheering them on at the awards ceremony.”

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Students Triumph in Royal Opera House Challenge 2024

Amy Mackintosh, Art & Design Extended Diploma student, and Tia Ewen, Animation & Illustration student, were commended for Marketing Strategy and Design.

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The next generation of creative talent from East Sussex College

James DiBiase, Art & Design Course Leader, said, “Touched by Gold showcases the ambition, creativity and professionalism of our students. Competing nationally and responding to a work as powerful as Das Rheingold gives them invaluable real-world experience and the confidence to see themselves as future professionals.”

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The Winter’s Tale Reimagined by Young Artists!

James DiBiase, Art & Design Lecturer at East Sussex College, said, “Gaze in Time, this year's response to the Royal Ballet & Opera Design Challenge, is being shown at the beloved Star Brewery Gallery, Lewes. It provides an invaluable opportunity for Art & Design Extended Diploma students from Lewes to showcase their talents beyond the four walls of their art room and on a national stage.

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Wish You Were Here in Lewes

James DiBiase, Art & Design Course Leader at East Sussex College, says, “This exhibition is a fantastic opportunity for students to show their work to the public. They have worked so hard on these projects and I am incredibly proud of them. They will get the experience of invigilating the exhibition and be prepared to answer visitors’ questions about their work. We can’t wait!”

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A Cut Above - Star Brewery Gallery Exhibition

James DiBiase, the Art & Design Extended Diploma Course Leader, enthuses “This is our eleventh year of working on this competition and the third year we have held the related exhibition at the Star Brewery Gallery. It is the perfect venue for showcasing the work and visitors to the past two shows have been bowled over by the quality and sheer professionalism of the work on display. It will really help the students if you can come and visit as they must also complete a body of work about presenting and exhibiting work. I can assure you; you will be impressed by the students’ sheer dedication, imaginative interpretations and creative skill working on Rossini’s infamous opera buffa.”

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Student success in Royal Opera House Design Challenge 2023!

Sam Howard, an Art & Design Extended Diploma student, was joint-winner of the Costume Design award. He designed an amazing costume for the character 'Sarastro'. This is the first time that the College has scooped the top prize in this category.

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Students showcase artistic talents at De La Warr Pavilion

Dylan Carbonell-Ferrer, Art & Design Course Leader at East Sussex College, said, “The DLWP Bandstand project was a great opportunity for students to work on a real-life design project and to show their work in a world class venue.

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Celebrating Vocational Day 2026: Skills for Life, Careers for the Future

For East Sussex College Art & Design alumnus Tim McDonagh, studying at the College was the beginning of a creative career that has since seen him work with some of the world’s biggest brands, including Star Wars, Nike and Apple.

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Medi Tech Design Project Winning Illustration

Mike Shepherd, lecturer in Art & Design, adds, “This has been a fantastic experience for Ella. This is about our students being able to use their talent to support something that’s incredibly important and give a little something back.”

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Students Shine on National Stage in Royal Ballet & Opera Design Challenge 2025

Among the winners were Art & Design students Indigo-Pacha Reynolds, who took the top prize for Costume Design, and Jaina Chandler, who won the Marketing Design category – both representing East Sussex College.

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Students Unveil Visions to Enchant

Locally, it provides the Art & Design Extended Diploma, Animation & Illustration and Beauty & Make-Up students from ESC Lewes the opportunity to test and develop their marketing, production and creative design skills based around a production.

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Braydon Robus Becomes Double European Judo Champion

Braydon, who is currently studying Art & Design Level 2, competed alongside his kata partner, Isabelle Everest, 18, defending their title in Adapted Nage-no-Kata and once again coming away as European Judo Union Kata Champions.

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College students paint mural at Sacred Heart School

Level 1 and Level 2 Art & Design students from East Sussex College were commissioned to paint a mural at Sacred Heart School in Hastings.

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East Sussex College student wins top award in Royal Opera House Design Challenge

Charlotte, who studies Level 3 Art & Design, was crowned the winner of the Set Design category with her piece themed around Giacomo Puccini’s 1896 masterpiece, La bohème.

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ESC Students Take Over Towner Eastbourne

Danylo Tsaplin and Indigo Zingel, Art & Design Foundation students, gave the College an insight into their artwork and how they found their experience at the Towner with Eastbourne Alive and the Turner Prize 2023.

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Student Donates Superhero Artwork to Children’s Hospital

James DiBiase, Josh’s tutor and Art & Design Course Leader at East Sussex College, said, “Josh has always had a lot of connection with superheroes and got a lot of solace and comfort from looking at them.”

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Students Gain Unique Arts Work Experience Through Towner Partnership

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Students Honoured at Royal Ballet & Opera House Design Challenge Awards Ceremony

James DiBiase, Course Leader for Art & Design at East Sussex College, said: “It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to be recognised at such a prestigious venue. To see their talent celebrated at the Royal Ballet & Opera, and to witness them receiving awards from Alex Beard himself, made for a truly memorable occasion. We're incredibly proud of all five students for their creativity, commitment and professionalism.”

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Art students paint mural for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity

James DiBiase, course leader of the Art & Design Diploma at the College said of the project, “This is the third year running that Art & Design Diploma students from Sussex Downs College have designed and produced a truly outstanding mural for the Alex. The students worked with a strong level of professionalism, engaging with the whole process with positive energy, enthusiasm and high levels of creativity.

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Creative Students Shine at Farley Arts Trust Awards

Highly Commended: Camila Fulbrook (Level 3 Art & Design)

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Students Showcase Royal Opera House Challenge Work at Star Brewery Gallery

East Sussex College Lewes students studying Art & Design, once again take centre stage at the prestigious Royal Opera House Design Challenge Exhibition, hosted at the Star Brewery Gallery.

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Sussex Downs College Celebrates Results and A Triple Scoop of A Grades

Other leavers for 2017 include BTEC Art & Design Extended Diploma student, Jade Earley, who was the youngest competitor and finalist on The Great British Sewing Bee in 2016. Jade finishes her time at SDC and is already working with a Brighton Fashion House, alongside writing a column for a sewing magazine, creating her own fashion designs and being an ambassador for young adults suffering with Dyslexia.

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Student Shortlisted for National Moving Image Awards

Jamie Clark, a UAL Level 3 Foundation Art & Design student in Hastings, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Moving Image Awards, placing him among just four students nationally in the music video category.

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Eloise's creative journey at East Sussex College

Eloise Watts is currently studying the Level 3 Art & Design course at East Sussex College’s Lewes campus and is discovering just how far her creativity can take her.

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From College to Star Wars: Alumnus’ Journey to Illustration Stardom

Since leaving East Sussex College, Tim McDonagh, an Art & Design alumnus, has made waves in the illustration industry, collaborating with major brands like Star Wars, Nike, and Apple, among others.

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Lewes Students Present End-of-Year Showcase

After a year like no other, students studying Art & Design, Digital Industries, and Hair & Beauty at East Sussex College, Lewes, proudly present their end-of-year show

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Double Gold for Braydon at European Judo Union Competition in Hungary

Back home, he has just completed his Level 2 Art & Design course at East Sussex College and is hoping to progress to Level 3 Creative Practice this September.

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ESC Celebrates Creative Careers Month: Your [Creative] Future Is Closer Than You Think

Throughout November, students across the College’s creative courses - including Art & Design, Digital Media, Performing Arts, and Music - are taking part in activities that showcase the diverse range of careers available within this thriving sector.

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“The Access to HE Diploma has genuinely changed my life”: How East Sussex College is breaking down barriers to higher education

After recently completing her online Access to HE Diploma in Art & Design, Stephanie Stacey is progressing to the part-time MA Fine Art programme at Birmingham City University this autumn.

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College alumna is runner-up on hit Channel 4 show!

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East Sussex College student selected to exhibit at prestigious London art showcase

Charlotte Kennedy, who has just completed the Level 3 UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at the College's Eastbourne campus, has been chosen to exhibit her work at Origins Creatives 2026, taking place at the renowned Mall Galleries in London from 15th-18th July.

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Alumna turns dreams into reality

If you’d like to follow in Joy’s footsteps, click here to find all of the Art & Design courses on offer at East Sussex College.

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“East Sussex College gave me the confidence to get a degree.”

That first step proved to be the beginning of something much bigger. Nicholas progressed onto Level 3 Art & Design, then Foundation and eventually the BA (Hons) Visual Communication: Illustration at East Sussex College, with the degree awarded by the University of Brighton.

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Award-Winning Students Selected to Exhibit Work at V&A Museum

Three BA (Hons) Designer Maker students at University Centre Hastings have had their work selected to be exhibited in the world's leading museum of art, design and performance, Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museum, with two of these students having won City & Guilds national awards with cash prizes!