The internet makes plagiarism and stealing another's work entirely too easy and extremely tempting. Luckily for those artists and creators posting their works online, copyright laws have been enforced and are very useful in protecting what is rightfully not mine or anyone else's from unlawful reproduction.
The video below gives an artist's perspective on copyright law. Interestingly enough, he finds that using his work as an influence and inspiration for one's own work is acceptable. Once a person crosses the profit-line using his work, that's when there is a problem...and understandably so!
Educators who use certain tools in the classroom need to be aware of how copyright laws apply to their field. According to the Fair Use Act, copyrighted materials may be used: for educational/nonprofit purposes, as long as no more than 10% is used, and so that the intended audience is reached. Copyright laws protect the expressions of the artist, so educators must respect the original intent of the artist.
The video below gives an artist's perspective on copyright law. Interestingly enough, he finds that using his work as an influence and inspiration for one's own work is acceptable. Once a person crosses the profit-line using his work, that's when there is a problem...and understandably so!
Educators who use certain tools in the classroom need to be aware of how copyright laws apply to their field. According to the Fair Use Act, copyrighted materials may be used: for educational/nonprofit purposes, as long as no more than 10% is used, and so that the intended audience is reached. Copyright laws protect the expressions of the artist, so educators must respect the original intent of the artist.
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