Course Title: Implement copyright arrangements
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: BUSM8870C
Course Title: Implement copyright arrangements
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6180 - Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting
Course Contact: Alan Woodruff
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4307
Course Contact Email: alan.woodruff@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher:
Dimple Rajyaguru
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 course aims to help you develop the skills and knowledge required for the implementation of copyright arrangements, including sourcing copyright information, gaining clearance to use other people’s material and protecting your own original material from unauthorised use.
This course addresses the following unit of competency: CUACMP311 Implement Copyright Arrangements
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 be able to apply relevant copyright information, regulations and laws to working in the creative industries, with a particular emphasis on writing for the screen. You will also be able to apply your knowledge of copyright to protect your own creative work.
Details of Learning Activities
You will learn through:
1. In-class activities:
- teacher presentations
- teacher-directed group activities/projects
- 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 |
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Week 8 (Note: week numbers relate to VE weeks)
Thursday, 11 April 2024 |
Introduction to copyright Review of copyright issues related to screenwriting Research and identify the key features of laws and regulations that govern copyright in Australia Guest Lecture: Rebecca Rata |
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Week 9 Thursday, 18 April 2024 |
Keys to determining copyright ownership: case studies Digital content copyright Copyright organisations in Australia Protecting your work in the marketplace Guest Lecture: TBC |
Assessment 1 due Sunday, 21 April 2024 at 23:59h |
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Week 10 Thursday, 25 April 2024 |
Non teaching week There will be no class on this week due to Anzac Day Public Holiday falling on Thursday . Content scheduled for this week will be covered in other weeks.
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Week 11 Thursday, 2nd May 2024 |
Collaborative work: Review manifesto/copyright agreement Collaborative work: Copyright scenarios |
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Week 12 Thursday, 9th May 2024 |
Collaborative work: Copyright notices and document storage Collaborative work: Copyright scenarios Final review: Your individual responses Guest Lecture: Bryant Apolonio (AWG) |
Assessment 2 due Sunday, 12 May 2024 at 23:59h |
Week 13 |
No Scheduled Class |
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Week 14 |
No Scheduled Class |
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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. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include participation in class exercises, oral presentations and practical writing tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided.
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 Task 1: Knowledge questions
Date due: Week 9
A knowledge-based assessment designed to assess students ability to research, identify and apply your knowledge of implementing copyright arrangements within the professional screenwriting industry.
Assessment Task 2: Copyright project
Date due: Week 12
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of copyright as it applies to the business of professional screenwriting.
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
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
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