Copyright (Legal and Ethical Issues)

Introduction

Copyright (Legal and Ethical Issues)

Communication Media 10

34 marks

Learning Goals (Outcome)

Investigate and articulate legal issues related to media such as copyright, privacy, and consent.

Discuss and reflect on the need for societal standards (e.g., legal, ethical, and community norms and values) and cultural sensitivity

Premise

As we begin Communication Media, we must keep in mind that some material will require permission if we intend to use it in a project. The following are a number of copyright related assignments. Please take this issue seriously and protect yourself from possible legal action.

Requirements

1. Read the facts about copyright from site below and write a one-sentence summary for each bold statement heading. Begin with “What Is Copyright”. (16)

http://www.whatiscopyright.org/

1. What is copyright?

2. When does copyright protection begin and what is required?

3. When does copyright protection end or expire?

4. The Famous © symbol

5. Public domain – not!

6. Material provided by others and used with permission.

7. Free web graphics, stock photography and linking images.

8. What about public domain and/or royalty-free stuff?

2. View the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uiq42O6rhW4

And answer the following questions: (12)

1. Intellectual property refers to…

2. What are the copyright holders rights?

3. What isn’t protected by copyright?

4. What is fair use? What can’t be used?

5. What is attribution?

6. What should we do if we want to use copyright documents or videos?

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