| The term "Multimedia Law"
is somewhat misleading since there is no single area of law known as
Multimedia Law. Instead, Multimedia Law involves the application of
various areas of law (e.g., contracts, intellectual property, etc.) to
multimedia content. This course will provide an overview of some of
the important areas of law that regulate multimedia and some of the
controversial issues involving the application of the law to
multimedia, particularly in the Internet environment. Some of the
areas of law to be covered include intellectual property, online
contracts, multimedia licensing, privacy and publicity rights, freedom
of speech, defamation, obscenity and international regulation. In
addition to the legal regulation of multimedia, we will also examine
some of the ethical issues that arise through the use of multimedia
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| Note:
Since this course deals with the application of
certain areas of law to multimedia, it is important for you to have at least a
basic understanding of how the U.S. legal system is structured.
To help you understand the legal system, I have put together a short
overview which is available
here. |
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Important Note:
The materials provided on this page (particularly the Exam
Study Guides & Lecture Notes) are intended to provide you
with supplementary tools to help you learn the course material and study
for exams. They do not contain all of the
information covered in class and you should not rely solely on
them for exam preparation. You are responsible for all
material covered in class and all assigned reading materials. |
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Tips For Successful
Course Performance |
- Read the required course materials prior to class.
If you don't , you will not have the background to understand
class discussions & will fall behind.
- Attend class regularly (and stay awake, pay
attention & participate if possible).
- Turn in any required assignments on time.
Failure to do so is unprofessional & will have a serious
negative impact on your grade.
- If you have questions or don't understand
something, do not hesitate to ask (either in class or
privately).
- Read
this article. In a nutshell, do the
work & take responsibility for your performance.
- See a list of Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ) I have encountered from students in past courses.
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