Regulating the Creative Industries (931M3)
Regulating the Creative Industries
Module 931M3
Module details for 2024/25.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module delves into international and comparative aspects of regulation impacting the creative industries. It begins by assessing the scope and economic contribution of these industries, especially in terms of GDP and employment. The central regulatory instruments affecting the creation, commercialization, and consumption of creative outputs are examined, with a focus on intellectual property rights, contract law, competition regulations, and employment laws.
Module learning outcomes
Identify and critically assess the balance between the legal interests of rights holders and those of the users and the public within the creative industries;
Discuss, research and critically analyse how specific aspects of regulation related to the creative industries are capable of protecting and encouraging creativity both from the users and the rights holders perspective;
Undertake informed and critical research on a topic which has both doctrinal and commercial aspects surrounding the creative industries
Consider and analyse international regulatory developments which may affect the economic impact of the creative industries;
Cite and critically assess relevant authorities (statutes, case-laws, reports, articles etc.) from a comparative and international perspective;
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111110 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111110 |
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