Copyright and Fair use

Introduction

Objective:Student will Create a 30-45 second Public Service Announcement about copyright and fair use.

Students will research and develop a basic understanding of copyright laws.

The Purpose of Copyright is to grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to determine whether, and under what conditions, their original work may be used by others

Why are you learning about copyright?

Copyright is becoming an essential element of digital literacy. as a digital citizen, you have to know how to interact with creative works in ways that are both ethical and legal.

Why is it important? copyright education is a part of learning to think critically about how to select, evaluate, and use information in a digital world.

Welcome: What is copyright?

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Description: Students research what copyright and fair use are and create a public service announcement.

Grade Level: 11-12

Curriculum: NAF

Author(s): Charlotte Pidgeon

Task

The following questions will help you to start thinking about what copyright and fair use are. It will also get you started with your research.

What forms of media do you use for your classroom projects (music, pictures, video, text from books, text from the internet, etc.)?
What does copyright mean?
Are there limitations to how much information you can use?
What is fair use?
As a student, what are you able to do with copyright material?
How do I know when something is copyrighted?
What can happen if I use someone else's work without permission?
What main ideas do you need to make sure students are aware of?

Your Assignment

Create a 30-45 second Public Service Announcement about copyright and fair use.

Research Topic
Complete story board
Write Script
Rehearse
Film (using class cameras or personal iPhones)
Edit Video
Prepare a spoken video intro
Present video in class

Process

The following steps will guide you through the process of completing your Copyright and Fair Use PSA project:

Individually, answer the questions from the task page on your own sheet of paper and turn it in
While in your group, share and compare your answers to these questions.
Come up with a concept that you would like to create. Write out a plan and submit it to the teacher for approval.
Once approved, use the three links below to help you think about how to create your
PSA. Make sure you check out the Evaluation tab on the left to ensure you have met all the requirements..

Tips for creating an effective PSA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr4Yf1xRb7U

http://www.govtech.com/education/news/How-to-Create-the-Perfect-Public-Service-Announcement.html

https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Good-Public-Service-Announcement-Film

6. Film your commercial. Make sure you practice your lines and scenes before filming.

Remember, it is always better to shoot too much material. Do 2 or 3 takes to make

sure you have it perfect.

7. Edit your film, Make sure to include appropriate music to use as a soundtrack for your

film. Re-watch your film with a "teachers eye" and the rubric in hand. Make sure you

have included all of the requirements.

8. You will present your video to the class, so be ready!

Evaluation

Project Rubric

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1	Score X5
Concept	Team has a clear picture of what they are trying to achieve. Each member can describe what they are trying to do and generally how his/her work will contribute to the final product.	Team has a fairly clear picture of what they are trying to achieve. Each member can describe what they are trying to do overall but has trouble describing how his/her work will contribute to the final product.	Team has brainstormed their concept, but no clear focus has emerged for the team. Team members may describe the goals/final product differently.	Team has spent little effort on brainstorming and refining a concept. Team members are unclear on the goals and how their contributions will help them reach the goal.	________/20
Storyboard	Storyboard is complete with sketches for each scene, detailed notes on titles, transitions, special effects, sound, etc. Storyboard reflects outstanding planning and organization for the visuals in the video.	Storyboard is relatively complete with sketches for most scenes, and notes on titles, transitions, special effects, sound, etc. Storyboard reflects effective planning and organization for the visuals in the video.	Storyboard has glaring omissions in scene planning. There are some sketches, and notes on titles, transitions, special effects, sound, etc. Storyboard reflects attempts at planning and organization for the visuals in the video.	Storyboard is not done or is so incomplete that it could not be used even as a general guide. Storyboard reflects very little planning of the visuals.	________/20
Script	Script is complete and it is clear what each actor will say and do. Entries and exits are scripted as are important movements. Script is quite professional.	Script is mostly complete. It is clear what each actor will say and do. Script is shows planning.	Script has a few major flaws. It is not always clear what the actors are to say and do. Script shows an attempt at planning, but seems incomplete.	There is no script. Actors are expected to invent what they say and do as they go along.	________/20
Teamwork	Students meet and discuss regularly. All students contribute to the discussion and all are listened to respectfully. All team members contribute a fair share of the work.	Students meet and discuss regularly. Most students contribute to the discussion and are listened to respectfully. All team members contribute a fair share of the work.	A couple of team meetings are held. Most students contribute to the discussion and are listened to respectfully. All team members contribute a fair share of the work.	Meetings are not held AND/OR some team members do not contribute a fair share of the work.	________/20
Timing	30-45 Seconds	20-30 Seconds	10-20 Seconds	0-10 Seconds	________/20
Total					________/100