How do we balance copying and creativity? Is there a boundary between building upon somebody else’s work and just plain copying? 

The video makes the case for understanding copying as a positive phenomenon that helps us learn, innovate, develop, and engage with others.

Copyright pertains to both the use and creation of work and the following video demonstrates that it is not just a set of rules but an exciting world worth exploring.

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What is copyrightable?

Copyright Law

Exceptions in copyright

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