Copyright is one of those terms that many know but hardly
any really understand the concept and what it entails. This week we have
learned about what defines copyright and how you can use copyrighted work and
how you get in trouble using copyrighted work. It’s all about following the
rules! These rules include asking for permission to use someone else’s work or
getting a copyright exception which allows them to use someone else’s work
without permission and for free. Another important aspect is to give the author
credit for their work and by doing this you are letting everyone know who views
your work that you are not the original creator of this work. Despite there
being many rules to follow with copyright you only need to find one that you
can find an exception to in order to use copyrighted work! Click
here for a
great resource on all things copyright, this website
is really insightful on all aspects of copy right and breaks it down so its an
easier concept to understand.
The most important thing to take away from this weeks
lecture is that copyrighted work can be used and more importantly I learned how
to use it and when it is okay to use it. Its just all about knowing the rules!
The rules and regulations of copyright should not shy you away from using
copyrighted work but instead encourage you to use these works for collaboration
to make something new and build on what someone has already done. Many great
works have come from using copyrighted work. So let this be a lesson as it has
to me and use work that has been copyrighted to create something great just
remember the rules!
Another great resource is right
here.
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