Copyright Field of study: Creative management in new media
Programme code: W8-S2CM20.2020

Module name: Copyright
Module code: 09-ZN-S2-PA
Programme code: W8-S2CM20.2020
Semester:
  • winter semester 2021/2022
  • winter semester 2020/2021
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
During the classes, students learn the secrets and basics of copyright issues in the field of: proprietary property law, proprietary personal law, dependent rights, and related rights. The student learns selected issues from the basics of personal and property rights, learns how to take care of their rights and how to use the rights of others. In order to be able to make full use of the song / image chosen by the student, name, etc., the student must have a basic knowledge of what rights are important, what is the matter with heirs, whether it is worth using existing materials, etc. Knowledge that the student will acquire allows to skilfully navigate in the sphere of new media and allows them to protect themselves from the use of copyright by other authors.
Prerequisites:
Student has to know basics of law. He should be able to look for information and assess sources.
Key reading:
J. Baldie: The 24 Laws of Storytelling: A Practical Handbook for Great Storytellers. Subject Zero Ltd., 2018. M. Litwak: Dealmaking in the Film & Television Industry, From Negotiations to Final Contracts. Silman-James Press, 2016. M. C. Donaldson: Clearance & Copyright. Silman-James Press, 2014.
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Student knows the legal basis, facilitating moving in new media, e.g. how to protect his work and respect the work he has created so far. [PA_1]
 K_W07 [4/5]
Student has knowledge of how to use someone else's work and how to give him a new life in his audiovisual work. [PA_2]
 K_W08 [5/5]
Student has the ability to navigate in the area of copyright and the proper use of a foreign work in his audiovisual material. [PA_3]
 K_U07 [4/5]
Student has the ability to make decisions when and how to use a particular work. [PA_4]
 K_U08 [5/5]
Student is aware of behaviors consistent with the copyright law. [PA_5]
 K_K05 [3/5]
Student has the ability to avoid dangerous and unpleasant legal burdens when in dispute with potential victims. [PA_6]
 K_K08 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test [PA_w_1]
Written test in the following areas: knowledge in the field of copyright, knowledge of types of copyright, including related rights. The student acquaints himself with the required books, in this topic, as a supplement to the knowledge of lectures.
 PA_1 PA_2
Continuous evaluation [PA_w_2]
Ongoing evaluation of student's individual work. Student prepares analysis of works protected by law, which he plans to use in his project.
 PA_3 PA_4 PA_5 PA_6
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [PA_fs_1]
Expository method (informative lecture) and the problem method (problem and interactive lecture).
 15
The student's own work will rely on the use of legal provisions in the production of his multimedia work.
 15 Test [PA_w_1]
practical classes [PA_fs_2]
Explanations, including the work of the student asking questions on specific examples of legal issues. Discussion, questions and answers on specific examples.
 15
Individual preparation for each class, systematizing the material presented during the classes, preparation of projects.
 15 Continuous evaluation [PA_w_2]
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