Course Title: Manage copyright arrangements

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: BUSM8833C

Course Title: Manage copyright arrangements

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5378 - Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production)

Course Contact: Dobe Newton

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254815

Course Contact Email: DOBE.NEWTON@rmit.edu.au


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Nominal Hours: 20

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use and respect copyright. It covers maintaining control over the copyright owner’s work, commercialising copyright material, preventing the unauthorised use of an original work and using other party’s original work legitimately.

It applies to people who may be authors, creators or other owners of works covered by copyright. It also applies to employees who have a role in ensuring that their organisation’s copyright is protected and/or that their organisation uses others’ copyright appropriately to benefit the organisation without infringing the rights of copyright owners.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUACMP501 Manage copyright arrangements

Element:

1. Identify opportunities for legal use of original works

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Confirm original work is protected against unauthorised use 1.2 Research potential for commercial use of original work under copyright, intellectual property and licensing legislation 1.3 Seek advice, as required, on copyright owners' exclusive rights and the rights of others to use works

Element:

2. Protect original works locally and internationally

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Confirm original work is protected at local and international levels against illegal or unauthorised reproduction (in part or full) 2.2 Confirm original work is protected at local and international levels against adaptations 2.3 Confirm original work is protected at local and international levels against unauthorised communications 2.4 Research and/or obtain reliable legal advice to ensure artists' or copyright owners' rights are protected

Element:

3. Assign copyright of original works

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Plan to negotiate agreements for original work 3.2 Check implications for assigning copyright are understood by relevant parties 3.3 Assign copyright to new owner according to legislative requirements 3.4 Confirm with relevant parties the extent of artists' or publishers' control over the use of original work under assignment of copyright 3.5 Record terms of assignment of copyright in a formal contract signed by relevant parties

Element:

4. License rights to original works

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Confirm and agree to territories in which licensing rights may be exercised with relevant parties 4.2 Confirm and agree to the timeframe of the licence with relevant parties 4.3 Confirm and agree to the terms of use of the original work or licence with relevant parties 4.4 Confirm and agree on creative control of the original work with relevant parties 4.5 Negotiate fees relevant to the context of the agreement with relevant parties 4.6 Confirm and agree on responsibility for enforcing copyright against infringement 4.7 Record and store terms relating to licensing agreement in a formal contract signed by relevant parties

Element:

5. Maintain copyright documentation

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Store copyright documentation in a secure and accessible form for retrieval where required 5.2 Identify and confirm responsibility to comply with conditions of copyright agreement

Learning Outcomes


The unit will aim to develop the following Performance Evidence

  • review and interpret information to determine how copyright applies in the organisation
  • implement and review organisational policies and procedures to ensure that own and others’ original works are protected
  • recommend actions to address risks and infringements
  • communicate advice or recommendations about copyright to a range of stakeholders
  • identify the need for training on copyright and implement training as appropriate.

 The unit will aim to develop the following Performance Evidence:

  • outline the legislative framework for copyright and its application to the organisation
  • list and describe the types of works that attract copyright
  • identify sources of information and advice on copyright
  • explain methods to limit or deter unauthorised use of copyright material
  • explain direct and indirect infringement
  • give examples of action to take if infringement occurs
  • give examples of when authorisation for use of copyright material is needed and how to obtain it
  • outline different types of licenses and how they apply to the organisation
  • outline options for commercialisation of copyright and potential benefits for the organisation.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning will be made in class delivery and project work.
Some external project completion will be required out of class.


Teaching Schedule

 

Class    Planned Class Activities  
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		  
Class 3 Copyright in the music industry - Creators, publishers, licensees, licensors etc  
Class 4 Copyright collection societies - roles & responsibilities  
Class 5 Moral rights and performer’s rights  
Class 6 Individual and collaborative copyright creation/ownership 
Copyright infringement - penalties/remedies
Assessment Task 1 due 		 
Class 7 Copyright clearance issues 
Fair use etc 
Assessment Task 3due 		 
Class 8 Copyright documentation and notices 
Test return & discussion
Assessment Task 2 & 4 due

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will be made through submission of written research projects, completed during class and out of class.

 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Tasks

 

Assessment task 1: Demonstrate (through Q&A) an understanding of the basic principles – rights and clearances 
Ungraded
Due: Class 6 

Assessment task 2: Research copyright infringements and remedies 
Ungraded
Due: Class 8 

Assessment task 3: Produce appropriate © notices for recordings 
Ungraded
Due: Class 7

Assessment task 4: Complete open-book copyright test
Ungraded
Due: Class 8

 


Assessment Matrix

Assessment Matrixes are located in administration and are available by request

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