Exploring Copyright: History, Culture, Industry

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International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC)

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Exploring Copyright: History, Culture, Industry

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What is the course about?

Exploring Copyright: History, Culture, Industry

The course Exploring Copyright: History, Culture, Industry 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.

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

Course description

Explore the meaning of the word ‘copyright’
4 weeks

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.

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.
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.

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.

This is an introductory course open to anyone with an interest in history and copyright. It might also be of interest to anyone in the creative and cultural 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

Exploring Copyright: History, Culture, Industry

Course Topic

Creative Arts & Media, Law

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

Exploring Copyright: History, Culture, Industry

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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