Course Title: Manage copyright arrangements
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: BUSM8833C
Course Title: Manage copyright arrangements
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5378 - Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production)
Course Contact: John Phillips
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4913
Course Contact Email: john.phillips@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Dobe Newton
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
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 |
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Element: |
1. Identify opportunities for legal use of original works |
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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 |
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Element: |
2. Protect original works locally and internationally |
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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 |
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Element: |
3. Assign copyright of original works |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
4. License rights to original works |
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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 |
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Element: |
5. Maintain copyright documentation |
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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
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning will occur in class delivery and project work. Some external project completion will be required out of class, including:
- class exercises
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analysis/critique of relevant reading material
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design activities or projects
- class presentations
- group discussion
- research
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independent project-based work
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Teaching Schedule
| Class | Planned Class Activities | Assessment |
| Class 1 | Course Guide, course aims, explanation of assessment tasks |
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| Class 2 | Introduction to the Australian Copyright Act (1968) |
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| Class 3 | Copyright in the music industry - Creators, publishers, licensees, licensors etc |
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| Class 4 | Copyright collection societies - roles & responsibilities |
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| Class 5 | Moral rights and performer’s rights |
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| Class 6 | Individual and collaborative copyright creation/ownership |
Assessment Task 1 due |
| Class 7 | Copyright clearance issues |
Assessment Task 3 due |
| Class 8 | Copyright documentation and notices Test return & discussion |
Assessment Task 2, 4 & 5 due |
Please Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
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
Assessment task 1 - Copyright Knowledge Quiz No.1
Assessment task 2 - Digital Music Aggregator Comparison
Assessment task 3 - Collection Societies
Assessment task 4 - Publishing Contract Comparison
Assessment task 5 - Copyright Knowledge Quiz No.2
All the assessments are individual tasks and are assessed as such.
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
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
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.
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
Course Overview: Access Course Overview