Welcome to the Copyright Tutorial

Overview

Have you ever wondered how copyright applies to you as a member of the OSU community? For example, have you ever wondered...

  • Is downloading music recordings from the Internet over the OSU network legal?
  • Is making a digital copy of a film/video/music/photograph/text/game/software legal? Is the answer any different for personal use only? For making copies for family/friends? For educational use? For uploading, for P2P file sharing, or open public access?
  • Is copying the sheet music for my singing group for an upcoming performance legal?
  • Is making a complete copy of an "out of print" book OK?
  • Is something I have authored/created covered by copyright?
  • How does one come to "own" a copyright of their creative work?

When you have completed this Tutorial, you will be able to answer these and many other questions regarding copyright. You will also be able to pass the short quiz at the end of each module.

This Tutorial contains the following modules:

Introduction and Welcome: Overview (where you are now)

Module 1: What copyright is and when it is appropriate to seek permission for use of materials protected by copyright.

Module 2: Fair Use and other exemptions for using materials protected by copyright without requesting permission.

Module 3: Case studies and scenarios—practical application of copyright law.

Use the navigation bar at the left to choose the module you want. When you have finished all the modules, play the "Final Game" to test your skills and graduate from the course.

Ready to get started? Click the "Next" button to begin, and have fun!