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Online Course: Exploring Copyright: History, Culture, Industry

All LevelsInternational Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC)English

Exploring Copyright: History, Culture, Industry

Understand the importance of copyright and learn its history, from the Renaissance to the Internet, with this free online course.

Taught by Challenges for creators and other players in the creative industries, as well as for the legal framework, international and domestic, presented by digital technology and the new market arising from it.

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What You'll Learn in This Course

Master key concepts and practical skills through structured learning modules. By completing this curriculum, you'll gain valuable expertise applicable to real-world scenarios.

Learning Outcome 1

Have you ever thought about how a composer or a writer makes a living? This course will explore the history of creators becoming professionals. You’ll learn how copyright law developed from the idea that an artistic work is the property of its creator. You’ll discover how advances in communication, beginning with the invention of the printing press in the 15th century, have enabled the growth of the creative industries. We’ll also consider why the latest digital technologies present both opportunities and challenges for today’s copyright holders.

Skills You'll Develop

This comprehensive Exploring Copyright: History, Culture, Industry curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. Each module builds upon the previous, ensuring a structured learning path that maximizes knowledge retention and practical application.

Hands-on LearningPractical ExercisesReal-World Projects

Industry Best Practices

Course Requirements & Target Audience

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Prerequisites & Requirements

What you need before starting this Exploring Copyright: History, Culture, Industry course:

Be familiar with the concepts of copyright and authors’ rights.
Understand how copyright became a powerful tool in the marketplace for artistic works.
Learn about the legal framework for the protection of creative works.
Raise awareness of the legal protection system as an essential tool for building a fair trade market for creators.

Who This Course Is For

This course is perfect for:

Motivated learners at any level
Self-paced students
Anyone interested in the subject

This course might not be suitable if:

• You're looking for a quick tutorial rather than comprehensive learning
• You prefer learning without structured curriculum
• You need highly specialized or niche content

Course Information & Details

Everything you need to know about this online course, from duration to certification

Course Instructor

Challenges for creators and other players in the creative industries, as well as for the legal framework, international and domestic, presented by digital technology and the new market arising from it.

Expert instructor with industry experience

Subject Category

Creative Arts & Media, Law

Part of our Creative Arts & Media, Law curriculum

Course Language

English

All materials in English

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What's Included

Key events in the development of the concept of authorship and the legal framework for the protection of intellectual work.
The impact of technology for the economic, political and social aspects of those key events.
The process of harmonisation of the guiding principles of national legislations for the protection of creators and artistic work.
The formation of associations through which creators fight for rights and build an operational structure to take care of these rights.
The internationalisation of the legal framework and the inauguration of the first multilateral agreements for the protection of intellectual work.
Changes in the international treaties to account for the technological development and its impact on creative activity.

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