Level 2 Creative Media Course in Eastbourne

Cost�2000.00 We ask all Media students to purchase a pair of headphones and to make sure they have materials to support their learning. You may be asked to contribute towards additional trips on the course which sit outside of the curriculum trips and visits.
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

Level 2 Creative Media Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, full-time during the day.

The course is 70% practical and 30% theory. You'll develop skills in video production, audio production, photography, and graphic design. You'll also learn to analyse professional media products and create your own. The course runs for one year, and coursework builds throughout the year before external assessment by University of the Arts London.

You'll finish with a Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology.

Who this course is for

An ideal course for creative students interested in the media, and who like working practically. Develop a range of media production skills including video production, audio production, photography and graphic design. You will also learn how to analyse professional media products as well as making your own video, audio, photographic and print products. The course content is 70 percent practical and 30 percent theoretical study.

Entry requirements

Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English or maths at grade 3. A portfolio of work will be required.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop video production skills, from planning to editing.
  • You'll record and edit audio for media projects.
  • You'll take and edit photographs for professional use.
  • You'll create graphic design work for print and digital formats.
  • You'll analyse professional media products and understand how they're made.
  • You'll produce your own video, audio, photographic, and print work.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom-based, full-time during the day. The course is 70% practical and 30% theory. Assessment is through coursework that runs throughout the year. At the end of the academic year, your work is externally assessed by University of the Arts London.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase a pair of headphones before the course starts. Bring materials to support your learning, and be prepared for some additional costs if you choose to join optional trips outside the curriculum. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for film, TV, or online content.
  • Photographer, shoots images for commercial or editorial clients.
  • Animator, creates moving images for media and digital projects.
  • Graphic designer, produces visual content for print and digital.
  • Social media content creator, makes video and photo content for brands.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and productions on set.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production, the natural next step if you achieve a Merit or Distinction, and a route toward higher education or specialist roles.
  • Functional Skills in English or Maths at Level 2, useful if you need to meet entry requirements for Level 3 study.
  • A degree or Higher National Diploma in Film, Photography, or Graphic Design, for those aiming toward a creative career at a higher level.