LC4S127 - Copyright and Design Law 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC4S127 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Copyright and Design Law | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Brian Dowrick | ||
| Module Team: | Michael Howard, Holly Evans | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2017 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100485 - law | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module aims to:
equip learners with a sound understanding of the essential principles of copyright and design law in the UK;
assist learners to develop legal analytical skills as an intellectual property practitioner; and
enhance domestic and comparative EU and international perspectives.
Content Summary
The content comprises the following subjects:
- Types of work
- Fixation, Originality & Authorship
- Nature of Rights & Duration
- Infringement & Defences
- Moral, Performer and Recording Rights
- Designs
Specific content is subject to change according to developing cases and issues.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 40 |
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Show in-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant legal & secondary sources |
| LO2 | Interpret, evaluate and critically analyse copyright and design law |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Reflective presentation on cases, theories and practice | 20 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Critical investigation and analysis of contemporary issues | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |