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MMCC2014 – Creative Freedoms: Authorship, Technology, Law
2020 – Session 3, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Dennis Bruining
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|---|---|
| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp at 1000 level or above
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit focuses on the role played by copyright law in the production and consumption of media. We look at the changing nature and scope of copyright policy: how it variously enables or frustrates cultural production, and how it copes with new technologies and new forms of creativity. Students are not required to have any pre-existing legal knowledge. Students will learn to critique the law as it operates in everyday life and is applied to creative works |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: analyse and explain the roles played by copyright.
- ULO2: evaluate and critique the discourses surrounding copyright.
- ULO3: recognise and reflect on the social, cultural and ethical issues affected and effected by copyright.
- ULO4: formulate research-supported arguments in written and oral formats.
- ULO5: integrate and communicate information from a variety of appropriate sources in responding to areas of debate.
General Assessment Information
Late assessment policy
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Quiz #2 | 15% | No | S3 Week 5 |
| Fundamentals Test | 15% | No | S3 Week 4 |
| Essay | 55% | No | S3 Week 5 |
| Multiple Choice Quiz #1 | 15% | No | S3 Week 4 |
Multiple Choice Quiz #2
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 13 hours
Due: S3 Week 5
Weighting: 15%
Students will individually undertake a timed multiple-choice quiz administered via iLearn. The content of the quiz will relate to lectures and readings undertaken in weeks 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. Refer to iLearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- analyse and explain the roles played by copyright.
- evaluate and critique the discourses surrounding copyright.
- recognise and reflect on the social, cultural and ethical issues affected and effected by copyright.
Fundamentals Test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 14 hours
Due: S3 Week 4
Weighting: 15%
You will be required to complete a timed short answer task. The test will assess your understanding of foundational principles in the unit. Refer to iLearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- analyse and explain the roles played by copyright.
- evaluate and critique the discourses surrounding copyright.
Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 50 hours
Due: S3 Week 5
Weighting: 55%
Students are required to write and submit an academic essay responding to a set question. Refer to iLearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- analyse and explain the roles played by copyright.
- evaluate and critique the discourses surrounding copyright.
- recognise and reflect on the social, cultural and ethical issues affected and effected by copyright.
- formulate research-supported arguments in written and oral formats.
- integrate and communicate information from a variety of appropriate sources in responding to areas of debate.
Multiple Choice Quiz #1
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 13 hours
Due: S3 Week 4
Weighting: 15%
Students will individually undertake a timed multiple-choice quiz administered via iLearn. The content of the quiz will relate to lectures and readings undertaken in weeks 2, 3, 4, and 5. Refer to iLearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- analyse and explain the roles played by copyright.
- evaluate and critique the discourses surrounding copyright.
- recognise and reflect on the social, cultural and ethical issues affected and effected by copyright.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
This unit will be delivered through hybrid classes: students can join the seminars on-campus or via zoom.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.