Course Title: Implement copyright arrangements
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: COMM5913C
Course Title: Implement copyright arrangements
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6088 - Advanced Diploma of Screenwriting
Course Contact : Program administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4368
Course Contact Email:Brendan.lee@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
John Reeves
Building 94, level 2, room 06, 23-27 Cardigan Street, Carlton South, 3053
Phone: 9925 4895
john.reeves@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This competency delivers the skills and knowledge required to implement individual or collaborative copyright arrangements. It is delivered in conjunction with Develop and Apply Creative Arts Industry Knowledge. Together, the two competencies form the course Working in the Industry (A)
The unit Implement Copyright Arrangements (CUFCMP301A) is delivered and assessed alongside Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge (CUHIND201A)
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFCMP301A Implement copyright arrangements |
Element: |
1. Source information on copyright. |
Performance Criteria: |
Source and apply industry information |
Element: |
2. Obtain permission to use copyright material. |
Performance Criteria: |
Identify copyright owner’s exclusive rights |
Element: |
3. Protect material from unauthorised use. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Confirm original work as being the result of individual/collaboration. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to apply relevant information, regulations and laws to working in the creative industries. You will also be able to apply knowledge of copyright to protect creative work.
Details of Learning Activities
You learn through:
1. In-class activities:
lectures
industry speakers
teacher directed group activities/projects
peer teaching and class presentations
group discussion
2. Out-of-class activities:
writing and reading assignments
online and other research
independent study
Teaching Schedule
| Week starting | Class content | Assessment due | Elements |
| Week 1 (7 Feb) |
Introduction. Overview of course and discussion of course content. |
CUFIND201A- Source and apply industry information. CUFCMP301A - Obtain permission to use copyright material |
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| Week 2 (14 Feb) |
Organising forum groups. Identifying key questions. Scope and state of Australian Film, TV and Digital industry. |
CUFIND201A- Source and apply industry information. - Update and maintain industry knowledge - Identify industry laws and regulations CUFCMP301A - Source information on copyright. |
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| Week 3 (21 Feb) |
Forum presentation and planning. |
CUFIND201A- Source and apply industry information. - Update and maintain industry knowledge - Identify industry laws and regulations |
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| Week 4 (28 Feb) |
The Screenwriter in today’s industry |
CUFIND201A. - Source and apply industry information. - Update and maintain industry knowledge |
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| Week 5 (7 March) |
Forum #1: Guest Speakers |
CUFIND201A- - Identify industry laws and regulations |
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| Week 6 (14 March) |
Forum #2: Guest Speakers |
CUFIND201A- Source and apply industry information. - Update and maintain industry knowledge |
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| Week 7 (21 March) |
Forum #3: Guest Speakers Forum #4: Guest Speakers |
CUFIND201A- Source and apply industry information. - Update and maintain industry knowledge |
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| Week 8 (28 March) |
Copyright and Legal Issues for screenwriters |
CUFIND201A- Source and apply industry information. - Update and maintain industry knowledge CUFCMP301A - Obtain permission to use copyright material. - Source information on copyright. |
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| Week 9 (4 April) |
More on Copyright and Legal Issues for screenwriters: guest speakers |
CUFCMP301A - Obtain permission to use copyright material. - Source information on copyright. - Protect material from unauthorised use. |
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| Week 10 (11 April) |
Copyright and legal issues: Written test | Copyright and legal issues test |
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| Week 11 (18 April) |
Forum #5: Guest Speakers |
CUFIND201A- Source and apply industry information. - Update and maintain industry knowledge |
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| Mid-semester break (21/4 – 27/4) | |||
| Week 12 (2 May) |
Forum #6: Guest Speakers Forum #7: Guest Speakers |
CUFIND201A- Source and apply industry information. - Update and maintain industry knowledge |
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| Week 13 (9 May) |
Forum #8: Guest Speakers Forum #9: Guest Speakers |
CUFIND201A- Source and apply industry information. - Update and maintain industry knowledge |
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| Week 14 (16 May) |
Forum #10: Guest Speakers |
CUFIND201A- Source and apply industry information. - Update and maintain industry knowledge |
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| Week 15 (23 May) |
Industry issues: Your say |
CUFIND201A- Source and apply industry information. - Update and maintain industry knowledge |
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| Week 16 (30 May) |
Industry issues: Your say |
CUFIND201A- Source and apply industry information. - Update and maintain industry knowledge |
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| Week 17 (6 June) |
Assessment Week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Extracts, readings and additional references are provided throughout the course. In addition to hard copy handouts, some readings are made available on the class website, Blackboard, and others can be accessed via the web. Recommended books will be discussed in class. |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
You require access to a computer and to the internet for this course
Overview of Assessment
Your knowledge and understanding of Implement copyright arrangements is assessed through participation in a knowledge assessment exercise.
Assessment Tasks
For information in assessment in Develop and Apply Creative Arts Industry Knowledge, please see course guide. To demonstrate competency in Implement Copyright Arrangements, you need to complete the following piece of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
1. Copyright knowledge assessment
You sit a written test in class to assess your ability to identify sources of information on copyright, to recognize problems that arise from copyright ownership discussions, and your knowledge of practical application for rights and permissions, together with related legal issues. (Week 10 - April 15)
Grades used in the competency Implement Copyright Arrangements are as follows:
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit For Assessment
For further details on these assessment tasks and the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
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
Feedback:
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Late Submissions
Please refer to the course blackboard site for policy information on late submissions
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
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:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
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