Copyright law in the Theatre

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Subject guarantor:

Jiří SRSTKA

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří SRSTKA

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Students, upon completion of the course, will have a good bearing in the basic copyright law and the most frequent applications in Theatre.

Students recognize, at a basic level, an original work or artistic performance and will be aware of the potential manners and extent of protection, used in practice; ex: in concluding copyright, particularly licencing agreements for their work and performances.

Mode of study:

Lectures/classes

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

The course is available to al AMU students with no requirements. It is recommended particularly for DAMU studies.

Course contents:

The application of copyright is one of the most complex legal areas encountered in any theatre.

The course acquaints students with the basics of copyright which is comprised of, in particular:

- a definition (recognition) of copyright

- other related copyrights

- protection period

- personal and property law

- providing permission for the use of an original work (licencing agreement)

- free use, statutory licence

- collective administration

Recommended or required reading:

- autorské právo + průmyslová práva v úplném znění (ÚZ), nakladatelství Sagit, aktuální znění

- Autorské právo v divadle, Jiří Srstka, ACTA ACADEMICA 2006

Assessment methods and criteria:

To successfully complete the course a credited oral exam where the student's understanding of the issues will be verified.

Course web page:

Note:

Course is only open bi-yearly in academic years starting in even years (2014/2015, 2016/2017...).

Schedule for winter semester 2017/2018:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2017/2018:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Directing for Dramatic Theatre in English (M.A.) (required subject)