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IDeATe: 62-150-B: Introduction to Mediascapes: About Copyright & Fair Use

The Basics

4 Factors of Fair Use

1. Purpose & Character of Use

2. Nature of Copyrighted Work

3. Amount Used 

4. Effect of Potential Market or Value


 

Fair Use Index (U.S. Copyright Office)

Tools

Public Domain

What is copyright?

What is Fair Use?


 

What is Cultural Appropriation?