MEDIA: EASTBOURNE

We offer a wide range of media-related courses at East Susssex College Eastbourne from Levels 1 to 3.

The UAL Media Content Creation Extended Diploma is a full-time course providing the equivalent of three full A-levels. It has the same UCAS tariff points as A Levels and offer progression to Higher Education, Higher Apprenticeships and employment.

“The best part about leaving school and coming to college was that I got the chance to study a subject I enjoyed. I also get so much more freedom; I don’t have to stay for hours every day and I have days off. I found it harder to meet people who I could work well with. It was also a big schedule change. From sticking to the same hours at school for five years to then only coming in for a few hours and a completely new environment, it was hard at the beginning but got easier as I adjusted.”

“I’ve found that having more free time in-between lessons and leniency, in general, has benefitted me during my time at the college. I’ve had more time outside of college to focus on coursework and things like family and hobbies. At first, I had some difficulty finding my way around the college but I learned how to navigate. The best thing about moving to college from school is the freedom it gives you; the days [can be] shorter, and more relaxed in general.”

WHAT YOU CAN DO: animation, documentaries, editing, film making, image manipulation, journalism, live broadcast, media theory, motion graphics, music videos, photography, podcasts, print, radio, script writing, standard software, television shows, typography, web design

If you found this article interesting and you’d like more information about courses at ESCG head to the website at www.escg.ac.uk.

“For me, the best thing about coming to college is the chance to learn and progress forward. I had a rough time at school, and I was kicked out of mainstream school due to being bullied. I was placed in a special needs school, so transitioning from a SEN school to mainstream education was extremely difficult for me. When I first attended college, I started to enjoy it. The best part of college is being given the opportunity to meet new people, as well as develop professional skills that I need for the work environment.”

Journalist: Robert Callaghan

Designer: Oscar Cardno

Photographer: Rebecca Walters

Course codes: Level 1: 60097, Level 2: 60096, Level 3: 60098y1