Course Title: Implement copyright arrangements
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
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
Program Administration - Adam Lovell
9925-4976
Adam.lovell@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 1.2 Determine what is and is not protected by copyright 1.3 Identify and determine role of copyright collection societies 1.4 Check copyright legislation with appropriate person |
Element: |
Element 2 Obtain Permission to use copyright material |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify copyright owner's exclusive rights 2.2 Determine need for copyright clearance and identify potential for fair use of copyright material 2.3 Discuss and confirm copyright clearance issues 2.4 Determine if moral rights or performer's rights need to be credited 2.5 Obtain and accurately record copyright clearance |
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 3.2 Discuss and formally record copyright ownership/proportional ownership 3.3 Identify and confirm individual/collaborative copyright responsibilities 3.4 Identify potential infringements to copyright and activities that will not infringe copyright 3.5 Apply copyright notices on creative works in a correct manner 3.6 Prepare, date and store documentation to track copyright requirements |
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
1 | Course Guide, course aims, explanation of assessment tasks Introduction to the concept of copyright Identifying sources of copyright information |
1.1, 1.2 |
2 | Introduction to Australian Copyright Act (1968) Exclusive rights of © owners Protection of rights |
1.4, 2.1 |
3 | Copyright in the music industry – Creators, publishers, licensees, licensors etc |
2.1 – 2.3 |
4 | Copyright collection societies – roles & responsibilities | 1.3 |
5 | Moral rights and performer’s rights | 2.4 |
6 | Individual and collaborative copyright creation/ownership Copyright infringement – penalties/remedies |
3.1 – 3.4 |
7 | Copyright clearance issues Fair use etc Open Book class test |
2.2 |
8 | Copyright documentation and notices Test return & discussion |
3.5, 3.6 |
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
Assessment tasks in this course are either ungraded or graded. Ungraded tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for more substantial (graded) assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete all of the following assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard.
Assessment task Notes
1 Demonstrate (through Q&A) an understanding of the basic principles – rights and clearances (Ungraded / Formative) Class 6
2 Research copyright infringements and remedies (Ungraded / Formative) Class 8
3. Produce appropriate © notices for recordings (Graded / Summative) Class 7
4. Complete open-book copyright test (Graded / Summative) Class 8
You will receive feedback on all assessment.
Grades used in this course are as follows:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
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