Courses

Eastbourne

Creative and Design (Media, Broadcast and Production) T Level

Level 3

Course Code: 60824y1

Type: 16 +
Academic Year: 25/26

Eastbourne

Game Art Animation Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60091y1

Type: 16 +
Academic Year: 25/26

Eastbourne

Content Creation: Visual, Audio and Social Media Level 2 Diploma

Level 2

Course Code: 60096

Type: 16 +
Academic Year: 25/26

Hastings

Games Art And Animation Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 13193y1

Type: 16 +
Academic Year: 25/26

Eastbourne

Media A Level

Level 3

Course Code: 02130y1

Type: 16 +
Qualification: A Level
Academic Year: 25/26

Lewes

Creative and Design (Content Creation and Production) T Level

Level 3

Course Code: 60825y2

Type: 16 +
Academic Year: 25/26

Lewes

Creative Digital Technology Level 2 Diploma

Level 2

Course Code: 60034

Type: 16 +
Academic Year: 25/26

Hastings

Art, Design And Media Level 1 Diploma

Level 1

Course Code: 60154

Type: 16 +
Academic Year: 25/26

Hastings

Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60169

Type: 16 +
Academic Year: 25/26

Eastbourne

Art Craft A Level

Level 3

Course Code: 02167y1

Type: 16 +
Qualification: A Level
Academic Year: 25/26

Eastbourne

Film Studies A Level

Level 3

Course Code: 02120y1

Type: 16 +
Qualification: A Level
Academic Year: 25/26

Hastings

Film Studies A Level

Level 3

Course Code: 01120y1

Type: 16 +
Qualification: A Level
Academic Year: 25/26

Hastings

Games, Virtual Reality And VFX Level 3 Diploma Interactive Content

Level 3

Course Code: 19103y1

Type: 16 +
Academic Year: 25/26

Eastbourne

Content Creation: Visual, Audio, Social Media and Journalism Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60098y1

Type: 16 +
Academic Year: 25/26

Hastings

Young Animators Club

Entry Level

Course Code: 61425-01

Type: Under 16
Academic Year: 24/25

Hastings

Film Production Level 3 Diploma

Course Code: 61613

Type: 16 +
Academic Year: 25/26

Eastbourne

Inclusive Learning (Eastbourne)

Entry Level

Course Code: 80002

Type: 16 +
Academic Year: 25/26

Hastings

Inclusive Learning (Hastings)

Entry Level

Course Code: 80001

Type: 16 +
Academic Year: 25/26

Lewes

Inclusive Learning (Lewes)

Entry Level

Course Code: 80003

Type: 16 +
Academic Year: 25/26

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Creative Media Alumna Inspires the Next Generation in TV Production

“These are crucial skills when working in production management, the editorial team come to us with amazing ideas and we make them happen!”

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Creative Media students grill Hastings MP and cabinet minister Amber Rudd

Creative Media student Leo Jackson took the former climate change minister to task on a range of environmental issues ranging from plastics in the sea to what she thought of school kids in Hastings going on strike over climate change.

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Creative Media students hustings coverage goes viral

Jake Bowers, Creative Media lecturer said, “Putting the students into the position of having to get quality footage from a live political event gave them an insight into the pressure journalists are under to not only get things right first time, but also create broadcast-quality footage to a strict deadline.

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Newhaven Marine Workshops

CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION & TECHNOLOGY

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Daleks, Death Eaters and Demos

Creative Media students filmed the event for the Wyntercon charity to complete their work experience section of their course.

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Students create Christmas ads for Elf Radio in Eastbourne

Creative Media students from our Eastbourne campus have been spreading some festive cheer over the airwaves in Eastbourne town centre.

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Promoting ‘The Devil’s Doorbell’

David Sakula, Creative Media Lecturer at East Sussex College Lewes, said, “This is a fantastic opportunity for media students to work with a writer, actor and director from the creative industries to promote a theatre production. John briefed the students on his play "The Devil’s Doorbell'. Now they are busy researching and producing designs for posters and flyers, both for print and online.”

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Tune in as Eastbourne Youth Radio returns

Marcus Abel, Creative Media tutor, said: "The students really enjoy working on this project and really glad to see it being re-launched this year. It provides the students with a whole spectrum of skills, from researching topical conversation for the show to finding the right mix of songs to play. It’s a truly collaborative project that not only brings together the college but the entire Eastbourne community."

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Former Student Receives Emmy Nomination!

Jordan Hogan studied Creative Media Production Level 3 at the College’s Eastbourne campus

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From East Sussex College to Automotive Journalism: Joe Miller

After completing the Creative Media Production course at East Sussex College, Joe used the knowledge he gained in video production and social media to create and grow his personal YouTube channel, which served as his primary portfolio.

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Star Journalism Role for College Alumni

East Sussex College Creative Media Alumni, Mollie Quirk, has landed a contract with the Daily Mirror as US Entertainment Reporter following her previous role at the Daily Star.

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ESC Celebrate World Teachers’ Day 2022

Jordan Hogan, East Sussex College Eastbourne Creative Media alumnus and Emmy award winner, said, “My time at the College has been an integral part of my learning experience. It's where my passion for journalism and visual storytelling really took off. My lecturers really taught me the basic industry skills I would need to get to where I am now. They prepared me so well for my university course that I had no doubts about what I wanted to do for my career.

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Students Showcase Video Game to Industry Experts at EGX 2023

Harley Adams, a Level 5 HND Creative Media Production student, took charge of designing, modelling, texturing, and animating the main protagonist, ‘Specter’. Ciaran Thistle and Michael Barlow, Computing students, contributed numerous Game Design ideas and provided quality assurance throughout the process.

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Emmy Award for Eastbourne Alumnus

Following his Emmy nomination in August, Jordan Hogan, East Sussex College Creative Media Alumnus, won an Emmy award for his story on KSTUFox13.

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ESCG Live Lounge Returns

They are working with students from the UAL Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology courses who are filming and editing ESCG Live Lounge ready for release.

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Students Shine at Eastbourne International Film Festival

Elizabeth Benson-Rowe and Lucy Jenden who are studying the UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology (L3 Content Creation: Visual, Audio, Social Media & Journalism), and Jack who is studying the T-Level course in Lewes, were announced as the winners of a poster design competition for the festival.

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My new normal - Life in lockdown as a student

A few weeks ago, you might have read about one of our colleagues adapting to WFH. Since then, Creative Media student and film buff, Liv Kelly, sent us an honest account of what it's been like in lockdown from a student's perspective.

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East Sussex College to host degree open events this June

At Station Plaza in Hastings on 25th June, people can find out more about Business, Childcare and Healthcare, Computing, Creative Media, Music, Teacher Training and tour around the end of year show featuring work from graduates on the Animation, Designer Maker, Fine Art, Graphics, Illustration, and Photography courses - Sign up now.

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East Sussex College Home to Wyntercon VI

Throughout the year, Wyntercon delivers hands-on workshops, activities and educational programs to encourage and develop organisational, Interpersonal, communication and life skills to individuals who are disabled or from an underprivileged or disadvantaged background. Through their work, Wyntercon embraces the creative media sector and encourages learners to take an active part in their local community.

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East Sussex College Open Events Return!

The College’s brand new facilities at the former UTC@Harbourside in Newhaven is preparing to open its doors for the first time on 21 March. It’s a great opportunity for prospective students to view the modern, industry-standard facilities ahead of its opening for the 2023/24 academic year. Exciting new courses at this campus include Marine Biology and Marine Construction, as well as Creative Media Production & Technology, which will enable students to develop skills in a live TV studio setting.

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Eastbourne Youth Radio 2023 Roundup

Rebecca Conroy, CEO and Principal at East Sussex College, said, “Once again, I am in awe of the many staff and students who have worked so hard to bring Eastbourne Youth Radio, a local institution, to life this year. The College works closely with local school pupils on a range of shows and has had many young visitors into our studios which we always enjoy. This is the highlight of the year for our creative media students and they excelled themselves!”

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Eastbourne Youth Radio 2024 Roundup

Rebecca Conroy, CEO & Principal of East Sussex College, expressed her pride in the college’s continued support of EYR, stating, “I am in awe of the many staff and students who have worked so hard to bring Eastbourne Youth Radio, a local institution, to life this year. The College works closely with local school pupils on a range of shows and has had many young visitors into our studios which we always enjoy. This is the highlight of the year for our creative media students and they excelled themselves!”

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Danny Wilkinson

Hello, I'm Danny Wilkinson, and I study Level 3 Creative Digital Media at East Sussex College Hastings.

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East Sussex College announces UEA partnership

UEA, ranked 27th in the Times and Guardian University guides, will work with the College to validate the College’s HE programmes at Eastbourne and Lewes from September 2023. These include programmes in Person Centred Counselling, Complementary Healthcare, Music Production and Creative Recording, Digital Media Design and Animation, Art and Practice.

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Creative students present…

Further Education (FE) and Higher Education (HE) Music students performed as part of the Midway High line-up at the Grove Theatre in Eastbourne last Friday (24th March). The event featured a fantastic mash-up of music genres and styles, with money raised to support the Syria and Turkey earthquake appeal. The gig was filmed and photographed by Media students at the College.

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Students Prepare to Showcase Creative Talents

“There are plans for Art and Design, Music and Media students to be involved with a range of activities as part of the Turner Prize coming to Eastbourne. Art and Design students are visiting the exhibition, taking part in workshops and planning an intervention with our local council which is really exciting. Media students are going to be broadcasting from the exhibition and interviewing those involved with Towner, Eastbourne Alive and the Turner Prize.”

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East Sussex College Opens New Creative Skills Studio in Lewes in Partnership with Charleston

As part of their experience, students will respond to an industry brief set by Charleston in Lewes, gaining valuable hands-on experience while developing key employability and soft skills. Projects will span a range of creative disciplines, including podcast production, exhibition design, and composing original music for social media content.

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Alumnus Shares Journey from Sports Student to Media Sensation

After starting a personal training business, Dominic's career took an unexpected turn when he picked up a camera to create content for his business. That decision eventually led to the birth of DoMoreMedia, a creative agency that now works with major brands like DJI and Mountain Warehouse. “With an incredible amount of failure and mistakes along the way, I’m now shooting launch campaigns for companies,” Dominic shared, emphasising that persistence and learning from setbacks were crucial to his success.

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From College to Sky Sports: A Journey in Media and Sports Journalism

Looking back at his time at East Sussex College, Joe credits his tutors for fostering his creativity and allowing him to experiment. “My tutors gave me the freedom to express myself, which unlocked a creative side I didn’t know I had and enjoyed. I felt like I had the licence to experiment, fail and learn in a safe environment, which is crucial when aiming to create.”

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Student’s Work Shortlisted for Royal Academy of Arts Exhibition

Speaking on Kim’s achievement, East Sussex College Media lecturer, Olivia Thorne, said, “We're immensely proud of all our students' successes and were thrilled to hear that Kim's image 'Trolley' was chosen for the online exhibition. To have been shortlisted out of 21,000 entries is not to be taken lightly and this is a fantastic boost to Kim's confidence as a creative individual and photographer.

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Top 5 virtual festivals

But all is not lost. Challenging times call for creative solutions - solutions in the form of virtual festivals! Chart-toppers and big hitters in the music industry have taken to social media to do live gigs and festivals... And here are some of the best.

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Hair and Beauty Students Dazzle

At the end of March students from Sussex Downs College studying hair, beauty and media make up wowed audience members at their annual showcase. With an ‘Under the Sea’ theme, students were instructed to create looks which showed off their talents, but adhered to a specific brief. The excitement was hard to contain as the buzz of creative talent filled the room. On the catwalk, models sported oceanic body art, mermaid-inspired makeup and turquoise colour schemes.

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ESC Celebrates HE Graduates at Grand Hotel Ceremony

Guest speaker Simon Skinner, an alumnus of the BA (Hons) Music Production course, spoke about how his skills, acquired during his time with ESC, have served him to this day as the Managing Director of Racquet Studios. Simon's career has spanned a broad spectrum of media, from live production in music to magazine publishing and creative agency, and more recently in cutting-edge virtual film production.

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Student Success in Community Art Competition

"I have really enjoyed my course at East Sussex College. I’d definitely recommend it. My life is surrounded by art, it’s what I do, it’s what I love and it’s been really fun to be around others who love art the way I do. The course makes you dive into art and learn the techniques and gives you the space to explore what type of media you like best whilst also giving you creative freedom."

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Students get creative for ‘Windrush 70’

The judging panel comprised Councillor Janet Baah, Mayor of Lewes Town Council; Nigel Alyson-Ryan, FRSA, Race Champion at ESC; Caroline Croft FRSA, Equality & Diversity at ESC; Peter Boon, Head of A Levels at ESC in Eastbourne and John Agard, (Queens Gold Medal for Poetry).

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WorldSkills entry showcases a creative cut and burst of colour

Beauty Therapist Kaiya entered WorldSkills and made it to the finals in Abu Dhabi in the 2017 competition. Kaiya won the gold medal for Team GB, earning her the title of World’s Best Young Beauty Therapist! History was made again in the WorldSkills Finals in Russia 2019, when Beauty Therapist Rebecca West brought home the gold for Team UK once again, seeing her crowned the World’s Best Young Beauty Therapist. East Sussex College hopes for the winning streak to continue in Shanghai.

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Student Designs Marketing Poster for Award-winning Feature Film

Speaking on his course and where he hopes to be in the future, Hayden said, “My creative journey so far has spanned so many mediums, from digital posters to video game soundtracks, and even a 2D animated film... so narrowing down my aspirations is no easy task. I think the clearest goal for me, however, is to continue my academic studies into a University degree, to guide me toward even more opportunities and open doors for a career in the industry. No matter what path I take, though, I owe so many of my achievements to my tutors, peers and studies at Hastings.

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Students create Kente-inspired blanket during Black History Month

“Students had to choose the colours which had different meanings in Kente symbolism; for example, blue represents peace and harmony. They designed their own patterns using different art medias. The Kente blanket was a great opportunity for discussion about diversity and celebration of Black History Month. It’s important for students to know that we all have the same rights to be happy, love, and be loved.”

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East Sussex College has the best international study programmes for the ninth year running

EL Gazette (English Language Gazette), the international news and media company for English Language Teaching, ranked the UK providers based on the summary statements published by the British Council. There were 15 areas assessed by the British Council, which EL Gazette then calculated to create the overall standings.

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East Sussex College once again named as the best further education college in the country for international students

EL Gazette (English Language Gazette), the international news and media company for English Language Teaching, ranked the UK providers based on the summary statements published by the British Council. There were 15 areas assessed by the British Council, which EL Gazette then calculated to create the overall standings.

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ESC has best International Study Programme for 11th year

EL Gazette (English Language Gazette), the international news and media company for English Language Teaching, ranked the UK providers based on the summary statements published by the British Council. There were 15 areas assessed by the British Council, which EL Gazette then calculated to create the overall standings.

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College teams up with world-renowned architectural artist to launch ‘My Town’ art competition for second time

The competition gives students the chance to have their work published in the local press. All you need to do to enter is create a sketch, drawing or illustration in pen, pencil or ink. The medium should be paper, a sheet no bigger than A2 (420mm x 594mm, 16.53 x 23.39 inches), in a style similar to Stephen Wiltshire - preferably inspired from memory.

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Krys Shiels: Away from the frontline

Krys’ second fundraising initiative is for transportation. “My brother has said there aren't enough vehicles to support the wounded,” Krys continues. “I’m trying to fundraise for a vehicle like a minivan which can transport the wounded away from the bombings and the shellings to relative safety where they can then recieve medical support.” It is this fundraising that is proving challenging, as it’s a huge amount of money to raise. Krys, however, remains optimistic.