Course Title: Implement copyright arrangements
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 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
You will be responsible for your own learning and will be expected to engage in independent research, reading and study.
Learning activities will consist of:
•Classroom lectures/discussions
•Practical exercises
•Reading set texts/documents
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 the 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 Assessment Task 1 due |
Element 3 3.1 - 3.4 |
Class 7 | Copyright clearance issues Fair use etc Assessment Task 3due |
Element 2 2.2 |
Class 8 | Copyright documentation and notices Test return & discussion Assessment Task 2 & 4 due |
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 1: Demonstrate (through Q&A) an understanding of the basic principles – rights and clearances
Ungraded
Due: Week 6
Assessment task 2: Research copyright infringements and remedies
Ungraded
Due: Week 8
Assessment task 3: Produce appropriate © notices for recordings
Ungraded
Due: Week 7
Assessment task 4: Complete open-book copyright test
Ungraded
Due: 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
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications
Attendance:
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback:
You will receive verbal and written feedback on your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Student progress policy: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
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. Special consideration, appeals and discipline : http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity : http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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