Aim: by completing this assessment you will be able to understand distribution channels and ownership patterns within the media sector.
To be awarded a distinction you must:
- compare a wide range of distribution channels and ownership patterns.
- compare using a range of criteria and assess the effectiveness of different methods of distribution and of ownership patterns.
Tasks:
Read through the presentation below.
Undertaking independent research and using the web, create a set of presentation slides for your blog that evidence your understanding of the following:
- Artists on Major Labels / Artists with Vanity labels / Artists on Independent Labels
- Pros and Cons of being on a Major Label
- Pros and Cons of being on an Independent Label
Next, study this 'one-sheet' for the Artiste Ava Lamert
- Create your very own distributors 'One-Sheet' - either using your unit 2 CD design or an existing band.
