Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
4601MCIPA-SEP-PAR
Aims
Students will gain a foundational confidence in understanding and engaging with UK Copyright Law, Intellectual Property legislation and the primary purposes of Contracts. After completing this module students should be able to read, design and comprehend the fundamentals of these day-to-day aspects of the Law, as they relate to the Creative Industries and Performing Arts.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Understand the concept and purpose of Intellectual Property.
2.
Comprehend standard contract design and content from within the creative industries and performing arts.
3.
Recognise and discuss the role of copyright law.
4.
Apply recognised Study Skills to academic assignments.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
- Introduction to UK Copyright Law.
- Recognition of Intellectual Property and key associated legislation.
- Reading, comprehending, and analysing of basic Contracts and Contractual Terms.
- Familiarity with key copyright and intellectual property debates.
- Knowledge and understanding of significant legal precedent as it pertains to the Creative Industries and Performing Arts.
Module Overview:
Students will gain confidence in their understanding of and engagement with UK Copyright Law, Intellectual Property legislation and the primary purposes of Contracts, as they relate to the Creative Industries and Performing Arts.
Students will gain confidence in their understanding of and engagement with UK Copyright Law, Intellectual Property legislation and the primary purposes of Contracts, as they relate to the Creative Industries and Performing Arts.