International Entertainment and Media LawLaajuus (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

On completion of this module, students should:
• Have a sound knowledge of the laws and policies controlling music and media operations throughout Europe and Internationally
• Be able to appreciate the difficulty of homogenising laws internationally, and understand how the continuing and accelerating globalisation of the music industry through the internet and other communication media increases the requirement to do so

Sisältö

The module will cover the following areas:
• International laws regarding various rights in creative and musical works, live events, competition, licensing and digital implications, as well as defamation law, broadcasting law and regulations, privacy and publicity rights and the right to free speech will be considered, amongst others

Esitietovaatimukset

First and secon year modules

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

o excellent (5) students show an excellent understanding of the key issues and their work is very well-produced
o good (3-4) students understand the main processes and concepts and their work is of a reasonable standard
o satisfactory (1-2) students gain and demonstrate enough knowledge to pass the course