Course Title: Address Copyright Requirements
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: LAW5125C
Course Title: Address Copyright Requirements
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4171 - Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Ms Penny Johnson
Email: penny.johnson@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit introduces you to the copyright issues involved in protecting creative work (both text and images) from both a writer’s and an editor’s perspective.
You gain an understanding of copyright legislation and its practical application for print and online publications; the difference between assigning and licensing rights; issues to be aware of when signing agreements; the function of the Australian Copyright Council, the Copyright Agency Ltd and international copyright and collection agencies; and strategies for gaining permission to use copyright material.
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National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSADM08A Address copyright requirements |
Element: |
1. Identify copyright issues for the protection and exploitation of products |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Apply knowledge of Copyright Act to products in terms of: 1.2 Seek advice, as required, to ensure that copyright issues are fully addressed in terms of own rights and the rights of others |
Element: |
2. Ensure that copyright protection on creative works or performance is adequate locally and internationally |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Undertake all procedures necessary to ensure that created material are protected at local and international levels against illegal or unauthorised reproduction of work, or parts of work: 2.2 Undertake all procedures necessary to ensure that work is protected at local and international level against adaptations of work whether printed, live or in any electronic media 2.3 Undertake research and/or obtain reliable legal advice where necessary to ensure that artists’/copyright owners’ rights are protected |
Element: |
3. Assign copyright of creative works or performers |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Undertake strategic planning of negotiated deals for works/performances with an understanding of the difference between assignment of copyright and licensing |
Element: |
4. License rights to creative works or performance |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Confirm and agree to the territories in which the licensing rights may be exercised with all relevant parties 4.2 Confirm and agree to the timeframe of the license with all relevant parties 4.3 Confirm and agreed to the terms of exploitation of the work/license with all relevant parties 4.4 Ensure that creative control of the work, including to what extent and how it may be recast, is confirmed and agreed by all relevant parties 4.6 Ensure that responsibility for enforcement of the copyrights against infringement are confirmed and agreed 4.7 Ensure that all terms relating to the licensing deal are written accurately, confirmed and signed by all relevant parties |
Element: |
5. Comply with conditions of copyright agreement |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Maintain documents relevant to the copyright agreement in a secure and accessible form allowing for retrieval where required 5.2 Undertake all responsibilities to ensure compliance with the conditions of the copyright agreement as and when required |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will have knowledge of your rights and responsibilities as both a writer and an editor with regard to copyright
Details of Learning Activities
You learn through a mix of lectures, discussion, practical exercises and group work.
Out-of-class activities involve researching copyright issues online and completing a research assignment.
Teaching Schedule
| Week (Date week begins) |
Class content | Assessment due dates | Elements |
| Week 1a |
Lecture: Legal issues for writers: copyright, moral rights and their implications |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | |
| Week 1b |
Class: |
1, 4, 5 | |
Weeks 2 and 3 |
Independent study: Research assignment on copyright |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | |
| Week 4 |
Research assignment on copyright | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | |
| Week 5 |
Class: Review of copyright issues |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
You will receive a comprehensive handout. |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment involves a take-home test. This task tests your understanding of material covered in the copyright unit through discursive and multiple-choice responses to questions.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the research assignment on copyright to a satisfactory standard. You will have two weeks in which to complete the test. (Due 8 October.)
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit For Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are
available through the course contact in Program administration
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Work submitted late without an extension or special consideration will be penalised. See the program website for more details.
Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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