Copyright vs Copyleft (BID0523)

As we create, share, and transact digital content at increasing speed — images, music, software, and beyond — the copyright debate has become ever more relevant.

  • Introduction to concepts of copyright, open source, sharing, open data, the commons, as well as their history and application.

  • Basic understanding of the legal frameworks and ethical issues that govern the use and distribution of content and information in the digital realm.

  • Students will receive inputs from Tutors across a variety of disciplines and institutions.

Copyright

Factsheet

  • Degree/Certificate Passed/failed
  • Duration Week 08–21
  • Schedule Tuesday, 06:15–07:45 p.m.
  • Application deadline Week 51–02 – online in IS-Academia
    Number of places 25
  • ECTS credits 3 ECTS credits
  • Costs no additional costs
  • Teaching language Teaching: English, German
    Exam: English, German
  • Location Bern and online
  • School Bern Academy of the Arts
    Bern University of Applied Sciences
  • Next session Spring semester