Master copyright principles for data, images, music, and video content, with focus on fair use and media-specific considerations.
Master copyright principles for data, images, music, and video content, with focus on fair use and media-specific considerations.
This comprehensive course explores copyright challenges specific to multimedia formats, including data, images, music, and video. Students learn to navigate complex rights issues, understand format-specific exemptions, and make informed decisions about fair use. The curriculum covers essential topics like the Visual Artists Rights Act, TEACH Act applications, music licensing, and film rights management, providing practical guidance for creators and users of multimedia content.
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What you'll learn
Apply copyright framework to multimedia formats
Understand format-specific copyright exemptions
Navigate fair use in different media contexts
Manage rights and permissions effectively
Implement TEACH Act requirements
Evaluate multimedia copyright scenarios
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
214 Minutes PreRecorded video
12 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course examines copyright considerations for different multimedia formats through five comprehensive modules. Students explore format-specific issues in data, images, music, and film, learning to apply copyright principles and fair use analysis. The curriculum addresses rights management, permissions, licensing, and educational use exemptions, providing practical knowledge for working with multimedia content.
Introduction and Getting Started
Module 1 · 44 Minutes to complete
Data
Module 2 · 52 Minutes to complete
Images
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Music and Audio
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Film and Video
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
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Instructors

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Conservation Biologist and Innovative Educator at Davidson College
Dr. Kevin Smith is the Chair and Herman Brown Professor of Biology at Davidson College, where he has been a faculty member since 2014. With a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Tennessee, Smith brings extensive expertise in conservation biology, biodiversity, and data analysis to his role. His teaching portfolio includes general biology, conservation biology, and data analysis courses, with a strong emphasis on integrating quantitative skills and data science using tools like Excel and R programming. Smith is particularly noted for his commitment to evidence-based teaching methods and inclusive pedagogy, striving to ensure success for a diverse student body. His research focuses on analyzing biodiversity loss, understanding human interactions with ecosystems, and local forest habitat conservation. Smith has developed courses such as "Excel for Beginners" and "Data Analysis Basics with Excel and R," reflecting his belief in making quantitative and data science skills accessible to all students. Beyond the classroom, he contributes to public understanding of ecological issues through media engagements and continues to bridge the gap between rigorous scientific research and practical conservation challenges.
Copyright Law Expert and Scholarly Communications Leader
Anne Gilliland serves as the Scholarly Communications Officer at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries, where she brings her expertise in both law (JD) and library science (MLS) to guide the university's scholarly publishing initiatives. Her work focuses on developing and implementing programs that advance scholarly communication practices while providing essential guidance on copyright law, fair use, authors' rights, and open access. She has gained recognition for creating innovative copyright education resources, including co-developing two significant Coursera MOOCs: "Copyright for Educators & Librarians" and "Copyright for Multimedia"
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