Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: BUSM8870C
Course Title: Implement copyright arrangements
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4405 - Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing
Course Contact: Dzintra Boyd and Sarah Vincent
Course Contact Phone: +61399254269 (Dzintra)
Course Contact Email: dzintra.boyd@rmit.edu.au and sarah.vincent@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher:
Anne-Marie Peard
Nominal Hours: 20
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
How much of a book or article can you legally quote? What is ‘fair use’? And how do you get permission to use copyrighted work? At a time when content is posted, uploaded and shared globally within seconds, writers and editors need a strong understanding of up-to-date copyright law and how to work within it. In this course you will learn how to avoid breaching copyright, as well as understanding your own rights as a writer. This is a crucial course for any budding author, editor or content creator – and one that will make you a valuable asset in any publishing environment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUACMP311 Implement copyright arrangements |
Element: |
1. Source information on copyright |
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 |
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 |
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 have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
You will be able to:
- understand the copyright law as it relates to writers, and the legislative bodies who are responsible for them
- apply your knowledge of copyright law when producing and editing content.
Details of Learning Activities
This program follows a blended learning model. For each course you are expected to work through an online module on Canvas in the early part of the week, before you attend your face-to-face class later in the week.
In this course you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
- lectures
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion
- class exercises
2. Out-of-class activities:
- independent project based work
- writing and reading assignments
- online and other research
- independent study
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Class Content |
Assessment |
Week 8 (Note: week numbers relate to VE weeks) |
Introduction to copyright law in Australia. Is your work protected? Copyright and arts law organisations in Australia Guest Lecture: TBC |
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Week 9 |
Group work: Research and identify the key features of laws and regulations that govern copyright in Australia. This will identify the answers to the Knowledge Quiz. |
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Week 10 |
Public holiday |
Knowledge questions quiz due 28 April (Assignment 1) |
Week 11 |
Group work: Rainbow Review manifesto and copyright agreement/contract.
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Week 12 |
Class discussion of copyright scenarios (individual answers). | |
| Week 13 | Non-teaching week | Assessment 2 due 19 May |
Week 14 |
Non-teaching week |
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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 is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required 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.
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 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: Knowledge Assessment
Due: Week 10
This assessment is a short-answer knowledge assessment designed to assess your knowledge of implementing copyright arrangements within the professional writing and editing industry.
Assessment 2: Case Study Report
Due: Week 13
You have formed the Rainbow Review collective, a group of professional writers and editors aiming to succeed in the writing, editing and publishing industry, and to publish writing, art and interviews in the Rainbow Review literary journal. As a team, you will prepare your teams' Rainbow Review copyright manifesto, your team’s statement about copyright collecting societies and copyright document storage, and your team’s editing/copyright contract.You will also discuss and respond to a number of case study issues as you work to develop and publish written and visual content.
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.
Information about your studies
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Canvas
Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas
Student feedback at RMIT:
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.
The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;
Assessment
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Submitting Assessments onto Canvas
Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas;
Student Progress Monitoring
Academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/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.
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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