Creative and Design

Level 2 Creative Media student Martin has enjoyed learning Adobe Photoshop during his time at College and is now looking towards graphic design work in the future.

In the video, he shows you how to change colours on Photoshop.

Outstanding facilities

Our Creative Computing Lab and Immersive Classroom mean that you will gain the cutting-edge skills needed for industry.

Equipped with cameras, high-spec computers, VR (Virtual Reality) headsets and the latest Adobe software, studying at College will enable you to learn key new skills in a range of different creative areas.

These include graphic design, photography, game design and more.

Technologies you’ll use in Creative Media and Computing at EKC Sheppey College

7 May 2025

Whether you're passionate about digital art, video production, or 3D design, we have everything you need to bring your ideas to life.

Work with industry experts

As you study with us, you’ll work with industry professionals inside and outside College to gain new experiences and opportunities.

Thanks to expert guidance from Animation Nation, Creative Media have turned photosets into fun short films.

Filled with storyboarding, character design, and animating, this activity shows the kind of creative work you can expect in our Creative Media courses throughout the year.

3D Printer Business Success for Creative Media Student

28 January 2025

Budding entrepreneur, Craig Larkin, from EKC Sheppey College has been making waves since launching his innovative 3D printing business.

a college student speaks to member of the public about his 3D printer.

Learn from the professionals

Our courses are designed and taught by lecturers who have years of Computing experience, ensuring you gain the skills needed to develop in the world of digital technology.

Jake Stokes, Lecturer of Computing and Creative Media, is passionate about helping students to progress further after College.

Thanks to his own College experience, he understands the importance of learning vital transferrable skills for both the digital industries and everyday life.

How you apply for a course at EKC Sheppey College

Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in

Explore our range of subject areas on our website and find a course that interests you.

Step 2 – Apply

Click ‘Apply’ and then follow the steps on the Kent Choices application portal.

Step 3 – Come to an Applicant Day

Come along to an Applicant Day in College, where you’ll discover what studying is like and if the course is right for you.

Career prospects

Example:

Photographers and Camera Operators

£31,720

Annual pay

Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.

Role description

Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators operate and assist with still, cine and television cameras, operate other equipment to record, manipulate and project sound and vision for entertainment, cultural, commercial and industrial purposes and operate drones to provide aerial video and photographs.

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“After College, I’m hoping to go to Canterbury Christ Church University and study Game Design.

“It’s an area that I’m really passionate about and studying here has helped me explore it further.

“I’ve gained lots of skills at College that will help me stand out in the future.”

James

Level 3 Creative Media

“My favourite project on my course is probably our final project.

“It’s opened up a lot of opportunities to explore creativity even more, with a theme that I’ve decided.

“There’s so many nice people here and you get to have fun with all the different workshops we’ve got going on with our enrichment and stuff.

Kenzie

Level 2 Creative Media

“I’m definitely enjoying how creative I get to be.

“We have to use lots of different sets of skills, like when we make websites.

“At the beginning of the year, if you put me in front of Photoshop, I wouldn’t know what to do, and now I’m becoming an expert.”

Martin