760-393 Arts Law in Australia

This subject is available to Bachelor of Arts students undertaking a major in Socio-Legal Studies.

Usually 25 points of second year creative arts or arts subjects.

This subject provides an introduction to Australian law as it applies to the arts and examines the tensions that arise between creative practices and legal concepts. It introduces a number of areas of law relevant to an arts practitioner and arts organisations including intellectual property, contract law, censorship and legal structures for collaborative arts activities.

• demonstrate written skills to present essay work on an approved topic to an advanced level;

• access a broad range of resource material, including traditional text and electronic media;

• demonstrate critical thinking and analysis;

• communicate argument logically and economically.

A tutorial paper and presentation of 1000 words 20% (due during semester), an essay of 1500 words 40% (due late in semester) and a take-home exam of 1500 words 40% (due a week after the end of semester). A hurdle requirement of a minimum 80% attendance required.