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.

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.

Assessments

Presentation
Essay