Legislation and copyright law in AV productions

Structure Type: Course
Code: KH13PHT0410
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 4.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Leikkari, Esa
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students will understand the significance of making contracts and know how to create a contract template.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 104 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Basic knowledge of labour legislation, contract law, communications legislation and copyrights, related rights and industrial rights
- Typical contracts in the audio-visual field, common contractual clauses, distribution contracts and financing contracts
- Legislation in Finland and the Nordic countries and contractual jurisprudence
- EU and other international legislation and contractual jurispridence

Recommended or Required Reading

To be announced later.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, exercises, group discussions and a written exam

Assessment Criteria

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Assessment Methods

Exam 80% and active participation in class 20%

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