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MMCC2014 – Creative Freedoms: Authorship, Technology, Law

2022 – Session 3, In person-scheduled-intensive, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Dennis Bruining
dennis.bruining@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
40cp at 1000 level or above
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
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

General Assessment Information

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of '0' (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55PM. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue.   

This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (including essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Fundamentals Test 15% No 13/01/2023
Essay 55% No 25/01/2023
Multiple Choice Quiz #2 15% No 22/01/2023
Multiple Choice Quiz #1 15% No 15/01/2023

Fundamentals Test

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 14 hours
Due: 13/01/2023
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: 25/01/2023
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 #2

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 13 hours
Due: 22/01/2023
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 for specified modules. 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.

Multiple Choice Quiz #1

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 13 hours
Due: 15/01/2023
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 for specified modules. 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 is offered in HyFlex mode. You will be able to join the 5 seminars on campus or via zoom. For the most up-to-date timetable, please check the Macquarie Timetables website here: https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2022/ 

Unit Schedule

In seminar 1 (10/01), we will cover modules 1 and 2

In seminar 2 (11/01), we will cover modules 3 and 4

In seminar 3 (12/01), we will cover modules 5 and 6

In seminar 4 (17/01), we wll cover modules 7 and 8

In seminar 5 (18/01), we will cover modules 9, 10, and 11 (please note that this is a 3-hour seminar)

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/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

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.

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.

Unit information based on version 2022.04 of the Handbook