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MUSIC & DIGITAL MEDIA (Spring 2019)
INTRODUCTION: Copyright Basics and Incentives for Creation (Spring 2019)
TOPICS
Overview of expression, nature of creativity and authorship, and rights-ownership.
What are the goals of our copyright system?
How do those goals fit in with the interests of:
- creators?
- consumers?
- those who build businesses on distribution of content?
Basic copyright concepts relevant to musical compositions and sound recordings.
What works are covered by copyright?
What rights does the owner of a musical composition or sound recording possess?
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