Copyright and the Business of Creative Industries

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International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC)

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What is the course about?

The course Copyright and the Business of Creative Industries is an online class provided by International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Explore the role of copyright in the creative and cultural industries.

Course description

Understand the role of copyright in cultural and creative industries
4 weeks

On this course, you will explore the role and importance of copyright in the business of cultural and creative industries. We will examine the practical aspects of the business where copyright plays a central role, and focus on its impact in different sectors.
You will also learn how copyright rules apply and how the flow of economic benefits operates between creators, rightsholders, and users of creative works.
Upon completion of this course, you will build an understanding of copyright that is invaluable for creators and people hoping to build a career in cultural and creative industries.

About Cultural and Creative Industries – CCIs
The different sectors of the business of creative industries.
How does each sector produce economic results.
How economic results are shared between different interested parties.
What creators need to know to get their share of this economy.
Who is who, who does what and who gets what in the business of CCIs.

Compare the business models of the different sectors of creative industries deriving from the specific kind of goods commercialised by each one.
Explain who the creators in each sector of creative industries are, the rights they have on their artistic works and who owns the copyright.
Identify the legal requirements to operate a business that commercialises goods and services containing artistic works protected by copyright.
Summarise the role of copyright in the creative industries in defining who gets what from the wealth these industries produce.
Describe the essential elements of the contracts that regulate relationships between creators, publishers and producers.

This course is for creators of artistic works of any kind, producers, publishers, broadcasters, digital service providers, professionals involved directly or indirectly in the creative industries, and anyone interested in cultural and creative industries (CCI). It will also be very useful to anyone working in copyright or copyright-related industries.

International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC)
CISAC, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers, is the world’s leading network of authors’ societies.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Course Topic

Business & Management, Creative Arts & Media

University, College, Institution

International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC)

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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