Unit 7 Out 1
Unit 7 Out 1
Unit 7 Out 1
Outcome 1 task 1
Understand the structure and ownership of the media
sector
The creative media sector encompasses a diverse set of sectors that intersect and
employ a significant number of people in positions that span several industries.
Television, film, radio, computer game development, interactive media, photo
imaging, marketing, press, and advertising are among these industries. This industry
is distinct in that it relies on the imagination of individuals and organisations to
produce a visual message that appeals to a broad audience.
Prior to the pandemic, the creative industries were one of the fastest growing part of
the UK economy. They are defined by the UK government as “those industries which
have their origin in individual creativity, skill and talent and which have a potential for
wealth and job creation through the generation and exploitation of intellectual
property”.
- The Creative Industries exported £36bn in services worldwide and accounted for
almost 12% of UK services exports.
- In the last 10 years, jobs in The UK's Creative Industries have grown of three times
the UK average.
- The Creative Industries employ over 2 million people in The UK and were projected
to create an additional one million jobs by 2030.
- Global talent has been vital to the sector's world leading reputation, innovation, and
economic success.