MEDIA REGULATION & POLICY

Copyright
Give a definition of Copyright
Write in your own words.

 When was copyright originally introduced in the UK? What is the name of another significant reciprocal

international agreement? How did this change the idea of copyright?

Give a brief history of copyrights. How did changing

ideologies/ movements effect copyright?

 What does IP stand for? What are the 3 important aspect of copyright? Explain these terms and the importance to individuals and

music industry.

 How long does copyright protection endure?

Work out when the copyright protection will end. KrayShawn Gucci Gucci if he died in 40 years MJ song of your choice. (he died in 2009)

 How did copyright enable the development of all mass

media?
Why would songwriters and composers support

copyright?
In the case of record or audio files what are the 3 main

types of copyright within a piece of music? - who owns which elements generally?

 Until recently music industry companies didnt make much

money from music on radio or screen media why?

Name 2 industry bodies which promote, advocate and

lobby on behalf of the music industry (copyright sector)?

It could be argued that music has been more altered by

the move to digital forms of distribution and the role of the internet. What has become the central focus of both ownership, control, copyright law, relationship between companies and audience and why?

MJ and ATV
See handout

 What did the Digital Millennium Copyright Act do? Discuss the wider debates generated by these changes?

 Describe the term Creative Commons? How has it challenged and transformed the way in which

copyright acts as a form of regulation?

Boston producer sues Michael Jacksons estate, Paul Anka Claims ownership share of hit song
http://bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2014

/01/boston_producer_sues_michael_jackson_s_estate_p aul_anka

Homework
Read and make notes on

Has Pop gone Posh? ( p70)

Musics leap of faith (p73) Research

Copyright is going through its most significant period of

change, mainly do with the changes to technology and the way we now buy and access music (audiences) Research what these changes are/ going to be How will it effect relationships copyright holders, media organisations and consumers? Write a short essay on your findings for Monday.