Course Title: Address copyright
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4197
Course Title: Address copyright
Portfolio: DSC
Nominal Hours: 20.0
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
LAW5101C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
345T Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2011 |
Course Contact: Program Administration - Adam Lovell
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4976
Course Contact Email: adam.lovell@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit introduces you to the copyright issues involved in protecting creative work (both text and images) from both writer’s and 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.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFADM02A Address copyright |
Elements: |
1. Identify copyright issues for the protection and exploitation of products |
2. Ensure that copyright protection on creative works or performance is adequate locally and internationally |
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3. Assign copyright of creative works or performers |
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4. License rights to creative works or performance |
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5. Comply with conditions of copyright agreement |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of copyright laws and the issues which surround it.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment includes testing of knoweldge of copyright