Course Title: Manage copyright arrangements

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: LAW5761C

Course Title: Manage copyright arrangements

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 


Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5410 - Diploma of Music (Sound Production)

Course Contact: Rebekha Naim

Course Contact Phone: +61399254849

Course Contact Email: rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Dobe Newton

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

In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to identify, manage and apply individual or collaborative copyright arrangements for original works.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUACMP511 Manage copyright arrangements

Element:

1. Protect original works locally and internationally

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Confirm original work is protected at local and international levels against illegal or unauthorised reproduction

1.2 Confirm original work is protected at local and international levels against adaptations

1.3 Confirm original work is protected at local and international levels against unauthorised communications

1.4 Research and/or obtain reliable legal advice to ensure artists’ or copyright owners’ rights are protected

Element:

2. Assign copyright of original works

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Plan to negotiate agreements for original work

2.2 Check implications for assigning copyright are understood by relevant parties

2.3 Assign copyright to new owner according to legislative requirements

2.4 Confirm with relevant parties the extent of artists’ or publishers’ control over the use of original work under assignment of copyright

2.5 Record terms of assignment of copyright in a formal contract signed by relevant parties in accordance with legal obligations and organisational policies and procedures

Element:

3. License rights to original works

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Confirm and agree to jurisdictions in which licensing rights may be exercised with relevant parties

3.2 Confirm and agree to the timeframe of the licence with relevant parties

3.3 Confirm and agree to the terms of use of the original work or licence with relevant parties

3.4 Confirm and agree on creative control of the original work with relevant parties

3.5 Negotiate fees relevant to the context of the agreement with relevant parties

3.6 Confirm and agree on responsibility for enforcing copyright against infringement

3.7 Confirm and agree terms with copyright collecting societies

3.8 Record terms relating to licensing agreement in a formal contract signed by relevant parties in accordance with legal obligations and organisational policies and procedures

Element:

4. Maintain copyright documentation

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Store copyright documentation in a secure and accessible form for retrieval in accordance with organisational procedures

4.2 Identify and confirm responsibility to comply with conditions of copyright agreement


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 


Details of Learning Activities

In class activities will include a range of teacher directed group activities, projects, class exercises, review discussions/lectures and independent project based work.

Out-of-class activities include completion of individual design and pre-production work, preparation for class presentations and production work. Online research and occasional outside of class time group discussions will be required to maintain project work.


Teaching Schedule

Class    Planned Class Activities  Assessment
Class 1

Course Guide, course aims, explanation of assessment tasks 
Introduction to the concept of copyright.
Identifying sources of copyright information


Class 2

Introduction to the Australian Copyright Act (1968) 
Exclusive rights of owners/Protection of rights including moral and performers' rights. International treaties and arrangements.


Class 3

Licensing and assigning rights - obligations and implications.


Class 4

Copyright collection societies - roles & responsibilities

EOP Due 
Class 5

Income streams generated by copyright -  Live performance, reproduction, mechanical - physical, digital, streaming.

 
Class 6

Principles of copyright contracts and agreements - song assignments, collaborations etc

 Assessment Task 1 due
Class 7

Specifics of recording and publishing contracts and agreements.

 Assessment Task 2 due
Class 8 Copyright documentation and record keeping and infringement/enforcement. Assessment Task 3 due


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

You are advised to look at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.

It is recommended that you bring materials to classes to make notes, for example;

a pen and notepaper or a laptop computer. You will need to have either a USB thumb drive or a USB/Thunderbolt Harddrive (or both) to store and manage your media. Your teacher will advise you what to get when classes commence.

The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. Lynda.com is available via your Library login.

The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.


Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and once you have demonstrated competency you will also receive a result after your final assessment task.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Copyright knowledge test. Due by Week 6, Semester 1.

Assessment Task 2: Copyright research. Due by Week 7, Semester 1.

Assessment Task 3: Collection society operations.

The assessment task is comprised of four elements –

A.     Describe the role of Australian collection societies PPCA and APRA/AMCOS.

B.     Complete an AMCOS Audio Manufacturing Licence.

C.     Identify licence requirements.

Due by Week 8, Semester 1.

 

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on myRMIT for full assessment criteria.

 

Results that apply to Ungraded courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

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 matrices are available through 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: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.

http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Assessment Feedback:

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment

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.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit

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