Copyright+and+Fair+Use


 * COPYRIGHT ** . ..

Generally, it is illegal for anyone to:

 * =====make copies of that original work =====
 * =====distribute copies of that original work =====
 * =====perform that work publicly (plays, dances, film, music, etc) =====
 * =====display that work publicly =====
 * =====modify that original work =====

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without permission. But, there are some exceptions. Consider the “Fair Use” doctrine. The “Fair Use” doctrine allows limited copying of copyrighted works for educational and research purposes. The “Fair Use” doctrine DOES NOT allow for up to 30 seconds of copyrighted music material so as not to infringe on copyright! =====

Watch the You Tube video below. The remix video takes a number of short clips from various sources. However, it takes no more than necessary to accomplish the purpose and does not substitute for the original Disney works. The purpose of the remix is to educate about fair use principles.

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The next remix is a parody of the Cobert Report. No one would watch this instead of the Colbert Report.

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** Ways to Avoid Copyright Infringement: **

**1) Pay for your music, videos, and text.**
 * 2) Do not upload videos, music, and text websites or services unless you own the copyright or the copyright is opensource (if you didn’t make it, you don’t own it).**

**3) Avoid copyright issues: Do not copy text, images, video, music or other digital media and post it online. It is permissible to use another’s work (See Fair Use), but it is generally not acceptable to publish their work online without permission. There are many open source options available for your students to use. The best way for educators to avoid copyright issues is to have students create their own music, images, and videos.** **4) Do not copy software (without permission) or load personal software to school computers. Your school may become financially libel. You may donate software to your school if you want to use it in the classroom.** **5) If you embed another’s video in a school website, you may have violated copyright, but if you link it into your website, it’s considered ok to show and use. If the company that created the video allows you to use embed code from youtube or a similar online video service, they have “probably” given permission for you to embed their video. Some web applications (like Moodle) automatically embed the videos when you type in a link. So, the difference between linking and embedding may soon not matter.** ===It is also important to note that You Tube’s users violate copyright on a hourly basis. You Tube receives thousands of “cease and desist orders.” Does You Tube violate copyright? You Tube states that their users violate copyright law because the users ignore YouTube’s terms and conditions.===

**//__ ASSIGNMENT: __//**
Using the [|Fair Use FAQ] handout as a guide create an original art collage that parodies or comments on a pop culture figure, celebrity or band. Your project can be done either as a physical poster or digitally on a computer. The collage must include at least three original images (e.g., original drawings or photos), three copyrighted (fair use justified) images and three public domain images. See the [|Public Domain FAQ] for resources. Remember, the collage itself is not protected under fair use unless it meets the four factors outlined in the FAQ.