Copyright Basics

1. Copyright 101
SUMMER 2015

2. Copyright
Copyright is secured automatically when
the work is created and a work is ‘created’
when it is fixed in a tangible form of
expression.

3. Examples of works protected by
Copyright
Literary works
Music and lyrics
Dramatic works and music
Pantomimes and choreographic works
Photographs, graphics, paintings and sculptural works
Motion pictures and other audiovisual works
Video games and computer software
Audio recordings
Architectural works

4. What is NOT protected by Copyright?
* Ideas and Facts
* Titles, names, short phrases, slogans, familiar symbols,
numbers
* Work in the public domain

5. Public Domain
Not protected by copyright
A. Created as Public Domain because they aren’t copyrightable
◦ - Ex: names, ideas, government documents
B. Owner decides to put them in Public Domain
C. Copyright has expired
◦ Published in US before 1923
◦ 70 years after death of author
◦ If corporate or business – 95 years after publication or 120 years after creation (whichever comes first)

6. Copyright or Not…
CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING - ACTIVITY

7. Copyright vs. Plagiarism
* Citing your source does not protect you for violating copyright!
* Being copyright compliant does not protect you from plagiarism!

8. Using Copyrighted Material
* Purchase
* Terms of Use , Licensing
◦ Ex: YouTube Free Music and Ad-Supported Music
* Creative Commons
* Ask Permission!
* Fair Use

9. Exploring Terms of Use
* YouTube
* You Tube Music
* Clip Art Sources

10. Creative Commons
* Non-profit organization that enables sharing through free legal tools
“Our free, easy-to-use copyright licenses provide a
simple, standardized way to give the public
permission to share and use your creative work — on
conditions of your choice.”

11. Creative Commons SORT and EXPLORE

12. Fair Use
* Consider 4 factors
1) Purpose and Character of Use
2) Nature of the Work
3) Amount Used
4) Effect on Potential Market or Value
* Considered on a case-by-case basis