Course Title: Implement copyright arrangements
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: COMM5913C
Course Title: Implement copyright arrangements
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6125 - Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: John Reeves
Phone: 9925 4895
Email: john.reeves@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 CUFCMP301A Implement Copyright Arrangements is delivered together with CUVIND501B Maintain and Apply Creatives Arts Industry Knowledge. However it is assessed separately.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFCMP301A Implement copyright arrangements |
Element: |
1. Source information on copyright |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Identify sources of information on copyright |
Element: |
2. Obtain permission to use copyright material |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. 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/collaborative skill and effort |
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:
• online and other research
• independent study
Teaching Schedule
| WEEK | CLASS CONTENT | ASSESSMENT DUE | ELEMENTS |
| Week 1 |
Overview of course content and discussion of assessment. Networking and ways of developing contacts in the Screenwriting industry. Identifying opportunities within the Screenwriting industry. |
CUVIND501B |
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| Week 2 |
Organising forum groups. Identifying key questions. Exploration and discussion of defintion and breadth of the industy Scope and state of Australian Film, TV and Digital industry |
Assessment #1 Developing Industry Contacts
|
CUVIND501B 1 CUFCMP301A 1, 2, 3 |
| Week 3 |
Looking at the Australian Screenwriting industry in an international context Forum presentation and planning Presentation skills - How to connect with your panel and your audience. SSCC representatives nominated - connecting with issues around provision and delivery of training |
Assessment #1 (cont’d): Developing Industry Contacts Assessment #2: DVD Donation Report |
CUVIND501B CUFCMP301A |
| Week 4 |
The Screenwriter in today’s industry Opening Sequence - plans for 2014 discussed, committees formed. Building your profile as a screenwriter. |
Assessment #2 (cont’d): DVD Donation Report |
CUVIND501B CUFCMP301A |
| Week 5 |
Forum #1: Guest Speakers Forum #2: Guest Speakers |
CUVIND501B CUFCMP301A |
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| Week 6 |
Forum #3: Guest Speakers Forum #4: |
CUVIND501B CUFCMP301A |
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| Week 7 | Forum #5: Guest Speakers Forum #6: |
CUVIND501B 1, 2, 3 CUFCMP301A
|
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| Week 8 |
Copyright and Legal Issues for screenwriters
Discussion on Copyright issues from Industry copyright specialist |
CUVIND501B CUFCMP301A |
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| Week 9 |
More on Copyright and Legal Issues for screenwriters
Industry speaker. |
Assessment #3: Copyright Case studies | CUFCMP301A 1, 2, 3 |
| Week 10 |
No class (Good Friday) | ||
| Mid semester break: one week | |||
| Week 11 |
Copyright and legal issues: Written knowledge assessment task. |
Assessment #7: Copyright and Legal Issues Assessment Task
|
CUFCMP301A |
| Week 12 |
Forum #7: |
CUVIND501B CUFCMP301A
|
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| Week 13 |
Forum #9: Guest Speakers Forum #10: Guest Speakers |
CUVIND501B CUFCMP301A |
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| Week 14 |
Future directions of the screenwriting industry. How do current trends affect today’s emerging screenwriters.
Industry issues: |
Assessment #6: Industry Issues: Your Say |
CUVIND501B
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| Week 15 |
Future directions of the screenwriting industry. How do current trends affect today’s emerging screenwriters. Industry issues: |
Assessment #6 (cont’d): Industry Issues: Your Say |
CUVIND501B
|
| Week 16 |
Review of semester’s work and all forums. |
CUVIND501B CUFCMP301A |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Any prescribed reading for this course will provided in class by the teacher |
References
Other Resources
You require access to a computer and to the internet for this course.
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 and through the application of learned skills and insights to your writing tasks
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent. To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
For further information on the assessment and assessment criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
- Assessment #1: Developing contacts (CUVIND501B: Elements: 1, 2, 3): Weeks 2 & 3
- Assessment #2: DVD Donation Report (CUVIND501B: Elements: 1, 2, 3): Weeks 3 & 4
- Assessment #3: Copyright case studies (CUFCMP301A: Elements: 1, 2, 3): Week 9
- Assessment #4: Group exercise in organising and presenting an Industry Forum presentation and report (CUVIND501B: Elements: 1, 2, 3) (Presentations as scheduled through negotiation with teacher throughout the semester)
- Assessment #5: Individual rereport on the forum, explaining your contribution, and evaluating its effectiveness. Reports to be submitted in class 2 weeks after your forum.(CUVIND501B: Elements: 1, 2, 3)
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
The following assessments will be assessed as competent or not yet competent. They will not be graded.
Assessment #6: Industry Issues: Your Say (CUVIND501B Elements: 1, 2, 3): Weeks 14 & 15
The prestigious Australian Screenwriters’ Foundation is planning a symposium on screenwriting for their annual conference. They want you to present an 8-minute account of a particular issue related to the film, television and digital media industry in Australia from a screenwriter’s point of view.
You’ll write up your speech, making use of your own research from industry journals, for inclusion in the conference papers, with copies of any overhead slides you’ll be presenting to illustrate your talk. It should be no longer than 1500 words (excluding tables and attachments). You may wish to include topical references and jokes for the amusement of the audience.
You are invited to read your paper live to the conference, which will be held across a 2-week window.
Assessment #7. Copyright and Legal Issues (CUFCMP301A Elements: 1, 2, 3): Week 11
You’ll sit a written knowledge assessment task 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.
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
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Feedback
You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. For more on the tudent progress policy, see RMIT’s website.
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. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration.
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.
Work Placement
It is a requirement of this program that all students participate in authentic work related tasks. These may be either simulated or in a real work environment. On occasion, we are approached by industry and given opportunities for students to apply for short term placements. When these placement opportunities arise, students are required to negotiate the specific details with the relevant program coordinator or teacher. All industry placements require students, RMIT staff and host organisations to sign a written agreement prior to the commencement of the placement.
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