Course Title: Implement copyright arrangements

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: BUSM8870C

Course Title: Implement 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: C6160 - Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting

Course Contact: Alan Woodruff

Course Contact Phone: +61399254307

Course Contact Email: alan.woodruff@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Kath Dolheguy

katherine.dolheguy@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

There are no pre or co requisites for this unit.

Course Description

This unit addresses the implementation of copyright arrangements, including sourcing copyright information, gaining clearance to use other people’s material and protecting material from unauthorised use.

At RMIT, the unit CUACMP311 Implement Copyright Arrangements is delivered together with CUAIND502 Maintain and Apply Creative Arts Industry Knowledge. However it is assessed separately.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUACMP311 Implement copyright arrangements

Element:

1 Source Information on copyright

1.1 Identify sources of information on copyright, to determine what is and what is not protected by copyright

1.2 Identify the role of copyright collecting societies

1.3 Identify and discuss copyright laws and regulations with relevant personnel

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify sources of information on copyright, to determine what is and what is not protected by copyright 1.2 Identify the role of copyright collecting societies 1.3 Identify and discuss copyright laws and regulations with relevant personnel

Element:

2. Obtain permission to use copyright material

2.1 Identify copyright owner's exclusive rights to creative work

2.2 Determine need for copyright clearance and identify potential for use of copyright material in accordance with laws and regulations that govern copyright in Australia

2.3 Discuss and confirm copyright clearance issues with relevant personnel

2.4 Determine if moral right or performer's rights need to be credited

2.5 Obtain and record copyright clearance permissions in accordance with organisational requirements

 

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify copyright owner's exclusive rights to creative works 2.2 Determine need for copyright clearance and identify potential for use of copyright material in accordance with laws and regulations that govern copyright in Australia 2.3 Discuss and confirm copyright clearance issues with relevant personnel 2.4 Determine if moral rights or performer's rights need to be credited 2.5 Obtain and record copyright clearance permissions in accordance with organisational requirements

Element:

3. Protect material from unauthorised use

3.1 Confirm original work as being the results of individual or collaborative effort

3.2 Discuss and formally record copyright ownership or proportional ownership with relevant personnel

3.3 Identify and confirm individual or collaborative copyright responsibilities

3.4 Identify potential infringements to copyright claims

3.5 Apply copyright notices on creative works in accordance with legal obligations and workplace policies and procedures

3.6 Prepare, date and store documentation to track copyright notices.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Confirm original work as being the result of individual or collaborative effort 3.2 Discuss and formally record copyright ownership or proportional ownership with relevant personnel 3.3 Identify and confirm individual or collaborative copyright responsibilities 3.4 Identify potential infringements to copyright claims 3.5 Apply copyright notices on creative works in accordance with legal obligations and workplace policies and procedures 3.6 Prepare, date and store documentation to track copyright notices


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, with a particular emphasis on writing for the screen. You will also be able to apply your knowledge of copyright to protect your own 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: 
• online and other research 
• independent study


Teaching Schedule

At RMIT, the unit CUACMP311 Implement Copyright Arrangements is delivered together with CUAIND502 Maintain and Apply Creative Arts Industry Knowledge, from Week 7 onwards. However it is assessed separately.


KEY: Purple Indicates Copyright Unit & Green indicates Maintain Industry Knowledge unit

 

 

Week

Class Content

Assessment

Elements

Week 1

Overview of course content and discussion of assessment.

Explanation of the 2 courses we cover this semester
Networking and ways of developing contacts in the Screenwriting industry.

Identifying opportunities within the Screenwriting industry. 

Allocation of Assessment #1 (Maintain Industry Knowledge) Team for group Team Presentation - Award Season Script.  

Completion of Learning Activity #1  - See 'Quizzes' section of canvas -  Evaluating your network.

For a quick look at Assessment dates this semester please see here: Week 1: Welcome to Screen Industry

CUAIND502
1, 2, 3

CUACMP301
1, 2, 3

Week 2

Organising forum groups:

Identifying key questions.
Exploration and discussion of definition and breadth of the industry
Scope and state of Australian Film, TV and Digital industry

Expectations for Award Season Script Presentation  - we go over the assessment requirements and a presentation example . 

PLEASE COMPLETE - CRED:

Indigenous Orientation

https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/short-courses/womin-djeka-indigenous-orientation (Links to an external site.)

SCRIPT ANALYSIS INFO HERE: 

Week 2: Presentation planning

Assessment Task #3 (Maintain Industry Knowledge) Part 1: Two page letter is DUE Week 3 Assessment 3: Research Activities - Please submit Part 1 - 'Professional Screenwriting Career' 2 page letter 


CUAIND502
1, 2, 3

CUACMP301
1, 2, 3

Week 3

Connecting to Industry - How to shape your forum and strategies to reach out to industry. 
Presentation Materials. 

*Please complete Assessment 3 - Part 1. See link. 

Sharing strategies to connect to industry from now. 


Forum group allocation for Assessment #2 today
Sign up to your forum group here: FORUM GROUP Sign UP  

Once you have your group - select your date here: 

FORUM Date Sign-Up Thread 



CUAIND502
1, 2, 3

CUACMP301
1, 2, 3

Week 4

You will be using this time to complete your group presentation for Assessment Task #3 - Part 2 - Section A & B 

AND FOR

Forum planning for Assessment #1 (Maintain Industry Knowledge) - Please complete the progress journal 

 Not a teacher facing class today 

Make sure your group presentations for Assessment Task 3, (Part 2 section A&B) - Award season scripts - are ready for presentation to the class next week. 

ASSESSMENT 1 - Part 1

Assessment 1: Forum - Please submit Part 1 of Assessment 1 (Industry Research Report) 

CUAIND502
1, 2, 3

CUACMP301
1, 2, 3

Week 5 

GROUP PRESENTATIONS: Award Season Script. 

ALL team presentations MUST be done today. 

Please also submit your materials to canvas - this needs to happen by end of day. See canvas

Assessment 1: Team Presentation 





Assessment Task 3 - Part 2 DUE (Team Script Analysis)

Assessment 3: Research Activities - Please submit Part 2 of Assessment 3 (team script analysis materials) 

Assessment 3: Research Activities - Please submit Part 2 of Assessment 3 (team script analysis materials) 


Week 6

GROUP FORUM PLANNING - Check in with Teacher (This is Assessment Task 1 - Part 2)

*This is scheduled as online*

Forum slot available




CUAIND502
1, 2, 3

CUACMP301
1, 2, 3

Week 7

We BEGIN the COPYRIGHT unit in class this week.  

*This class will be online & recorded*

Copyright Guest Lecture: Rebecca Rata 1PM - 2:30PM 

*This lecture counts as a consultation with your tutor for Assessment 2 - Case Studies - have your questions ready. 

*Use this lecture to support your work for 'Knowledge Quiz' CUACMP311 - Copyright & Legal Issues - Knowledge Assessment - TASK 1

*We go through the questions for Assessment Task 1 - Copyright 

Writers & Copyright (G013v08).pdf Download Writers & Copyright (G013v08).pdf


Assessment Task #3 - Part 2, Section A & B

Assessment 3: Research Activities - Please submit Part 2 of Assessment 3 (team script analysis materials) 

CUAIND502
1, 2, 3

CUACMP301
1, 2, 3

Week 8

You will be using this time to complete your Group Work for Implement Copyright Assessment Task 2. Go through the Case Studies for Bazmark. Answer the questions to the best of your ability. Then  identify what areas you need clarity on in order to answer the case studies adequately. (Due 8th May)

*no teacher facing class today

Assessment 1 for Copyright (individual) - Knowledge Assessment DUE Sunday 3rd April
CUACMP311 - Copyright & Legal Issues - Knowledge Assessment - TASK 1


CUAIND502
1, 2, 3

CUACMP301
1, 2, 3

Week 9

12:30PM FORUM
- Time Available - 

2PM FORUM
- Time Available - 


Assessment Task #1 - Part 2 (cont’d)

Assessment Task #2 - Part 1 (cont’d)


Week 10

No Class - Good Friday  




Mid-semester break from Friday 15 April to Monday 25 April, inclusive.

 


Week 11

*This class will be online & recorded*

Copyright Guest Lecture: Shaun Miller 1PM - 2:30PM 

*This lecture counts as a consultation with your tutor for Assessment 2 Case Studies - have your questions ready. 

2:30PM: Work on your case studies as a group. 

*Examples to be shared/Please see modules on canvas for copyright unit




Week 12

12:30PM FORUM
- Time Available - 

2PM FORUM
- Time Available - 

Assessment Task #1 - Part 2 (cont’d)

Assessment Task #2 - Part 1 (cont’d)

CUAIND502
1, 2, 3

CUACMP301
1, 2, 3

Week 13

12:30PM FORUM
- Time Available - 

2PM FORUM
- Time Available - 

Assessment Task #1 - Part 2 (cont’d)

Assessment Task #2 - Part 1 (cont’d)

DUE WEEK 13: 

COPYRIGHT GROUP ASSIGNMENT

CUACMP311 - Copyright and Legal Issues: Case Study Response - TASK 2 

CUAIND502
1, 2, 3

CUACMP301
1, 2, 3

Week 14


Individual reports evaluating effectiveness and key questions across a range of forums: group debrief - this forms the basis of your report for Assessment Task #2 (Maintain Industry Knowledge) Part 2 - 500 word report (due on 25th May)

Discussion in class with personal submission via Canvas 

FINAL CLASS 

DUE: 

Assessment Task #1 - Part 2 Due May 20 (upload forum materials)

CUAIND502
1, 2, 3

CUACMP301
1, 2, 3



Assessment Task #2
Forum Report - Professional Development & Reflection

DUE 25th MAY 




 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

You will require access to a computer and to the internet for this course. RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources.
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub 


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 presentations, tests and through the application of learned skills and insights to your writing tasks.

 


Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria.

Assessment 1: CUACMP311 - Copyright & Legal Issues - Knowledge Assessment
Due: Week 8

This assessment is a short-answer knowledge assessment designed to assess your knowledge of implementing copyright arrangements within the professional screenwriting industry.

Assessment 2CUACMP311 - Copyright and Legal Issues: Case Study Response

Due: Week 13

You and your forum team have been employed by a small film maker in Victoria, Balmaz Films. Balmaz have some synopses (briefs) that they wish to explore further for their next short film. There are eight (8) in total. Your forum team needs to research and report on the findings of each of the briefs. Your team is then to collate all the information and put it into a report/presentation. You can present your report in any format that you wish as long as all the required information is included and that you use clear and precise language. The report/presentation is to be uploaded onto Canvas for class discussion.

Once you have achieved competency for all assessments in a unit of competency, you will receive an overall result. If you have not completed an assessment task to a satisfactory standard, you will be given an opportunity to resubmit that task within one week of receiving feedback from your teacher. If the resubmission is deemed unsatisfactory, the matter will be referred to the Program Coordinator.

Results that apply to 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

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.
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Assessment Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
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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.  
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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