Question |
Answer |
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9.1 |
What are multimedia works? |
Multimedia works are products that use a combination of digitised text, images, moving pictures, sound and computer programming |
9.2 |
How are multimedia works protected under copyright? |
Multimedia works may be protected as: (a) films and each component part will attract copyright protection, for example (c) photographs (artistic works) |
9.3 |
Are there special licences in place that deal with the use of multimedia works for educational purposes? |
No |
9.4 |
Can we reproduce parts of existing copyright works? |
Yes, you can reproduce up to 10% of the number of words of a literary, dramatic or musical work or all of an artistic work. A teacher or student can only reproduce film or moving pictures if it can be shown to be a fair dealing in relation to an insubstantial part. For sound recordings, you may make reproductions under the AMCOS/APRA/ARIA licence |
9.5 |
Can we use parts or 'samples' of existing materials? |
Students may rely on the fair dealing defences to use a reasonable portion. However, if staff or teachers wish to use multimedia, the permission of the copyright owner in the material will be required to reproduce any substantial part. |
9.6 |
What if the use by the school or the student is for a non-commercial purpose? |
Students may use (by copying a work) a reasonable portion of a work under the fair dealing exception. |
9.7 |
Do we have to acknowledge the source material or its authors when it is reproduced? |
You need to acknowledge authors of work however, not the source material unless the terms and conditions of the multimedia product require it. |
9.8 |
What is clip art? |
Single frame photographs available on CD-ROM, computer programs or from an internet server. |
9.9 |
When can clip art be used? |
It depends on the source of the clip art. It will be necessary to check the licences attached to the clip art that you want to use. |
9.10 |
Can we use works from photo library? |
Yes, but you should check the agreement with the photo library before using these works. |
9.11 |
Can we use a still image from a film? |
No. Generally, you will need permission to use an individual frame or still image from a film. |
9.12 |
Can we use a sample of recorded music? |
No. Generally, you will need permission of the copyright owner. |
9.13 |
Can we use copies of off-air broadcasts for multimedia productions? |
No, they cannot be copied into another form. |
9.14 |
Can we use old unpublished materials? |
No. This will require permission of the copyright owner, unless the materials are no longer with in copyright. |
9.15 |
Do we need to get permission from students if we are reproducing a CD-Rom and we are using their works created in class? |
Yes. Students will own the copyright in their works. |
9.16 |
Can we copy images from a disc or CD-Rom? |
Yes, this is covered by the Statutory Print licence unless the terms and conditions on the disc prohibit it. |
