Course Title: Implement copyright arrangements
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: COMM5913C
Course Title: Implement copyright arrangements
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4276 - Certificate IV in Sound Production
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dobe Newton
9925 4815
dobe.newton@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to provide you with skills and knowledge required to implement individual or collaborative arrangements.
After satisfactory completion of this course you will be able to:
• Apply knowledge and understanding of exclusive rights of Australian copyright owners.
• Demonstrate an ability to source information to organise copyright arrangements.
• Understand the role of major organisations – Copyright Council, AMCOS, APRA, PPCA etc.
• Understand fair use provisions.
• Identify Performer’s Rights and Moral Rights.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFCMP301A Implement copyright arrangements |
Element: |
Element 1 Source Information on Copyright |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify sources of information on copyright |
Element: |
Element 2 Obtain Permission to use copyright material |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify copyright owner’s exclusive rights |
Element: |
Element 3 Protect material from unauthorized use |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Confirm original work as being the result of individual/collaborative skill and effort |
Learning Outcomes
NA
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of
Classroom lectures/discussions
practical exercises
reading set texts/documents
You will be responsible for your learning and will be expected to engage in independent research, reading and study.
Teaching Schedule
| Class | Planned Class Activities | Elements |
| Class 1 | Course Guide, course aims, explanation of assessment tasks Introduction to the concept of copyright Identifying sources of copyright information |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2 |
| Class 2 | Introduction to Australian Copyright Act (1968) Exclusive rights of © owners Protection of rights |
Element 1 1.4, Element 2 |
| Class 3 | Copyright in the music industry – Creators, publishers, licensees, licensors etc |
Element 2 2.1 – 2.3 |
| Class 4 | Copyright collection societies – roles & responsibilities |
Element 1 1.3 |
| Class 5 | Moral rights and performer’s rights |
Element 2 2.4 |
| Class 6 | Individual and collaborative copyright creation/ownership Copyright infringement – penalties/remedies |
Element 3 3.1 – 3.4 |
| Class 7 | Copyright clearance issues Fair use etc Open Book class test |
Element 2 2.2 |
| Class 8 | Copyright documentation and notices Test return & discussion |
Element 3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Australian Copyrighr Act (1968) |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of underpinning knowledge and practical application.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessment and where indicated, you will receive a grade. Graded assessment tasks are equally weighted and will determine your final result for this course.
Assessment task Notes
1 Demonstrate (through Q&A) an understanding of the basic principles – rights and clearances (Ungraded) Week 6
2 Research copyright infringements and remedies (Ungraded) Week 8
3. Produce appropriate © notices for recordings (Ungraded) Week 7
4. Complete open-book copyright test (Ungraded) Week 8
You will receive feedback on all assessment.
Grades used in this course are as follows:
CA Competency Achieved - Ungraded
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
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
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. Non-attendance may seriously jeopardise the chances of success in a course. Clearly, non-attendance at an assessment will result in failure of that assessment. Where visa conditions apply, attendance is compulsory. Cover Sheet for Submissions You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (web link) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process through which people can gain entry to, or credit in, recognised courses based on competencies gained. The competencies may have been gained through experience in the workplace, in voluntary work, in social or domestic activities or through informal or formal training or other life experiences. Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) applies if a student has previously successfully completed the requirements of a unit of competency or module and is now required to be reassessed to ensure that the competency has been maintained. Assessment and Feedback (web link) You will receive verbal feedback during scheduled class times, and written feedback from teachers on your work . Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects. Student Progress (web link) Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Special consideration for Late Submission (web link) 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. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration. Academic Integrity and Plagiarism (web link)
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