Course Code
LAW 4500
Academic Year
2016-2017
This course introduces students to practical legal issues that are essential to both content developers and producers working in the media, either on a freelance basis or through a small production company. The course examines relevant Canadian legal issues and the regulatory environment. Students are exposed to concepts such as contract law, copyright law and ownership issues, rights clearance, defamation and libel, financing and insurance issues, piracy and legal representation. Students also cover legal issues related to starting their own company.