The purpose of this micro-course is to give you a greater understanding of:
At the end, you will be directed to a quiz. You need to answer 8 out of 10 quiz questions correctly to receive a credential of completion, which is a digital badge.
To access the tutorial as a guest (not affiliated with Oakland University), please contact Amanda Nichols Hess, nichols@oakland.edu.
Resources from Module 3: You as Content Creator
U.S. Copyright Office FAQ's
Work for Hire -
U.S. Copyright Office: Works Made for Hire
Keep Your Copyrights Organization: Works for Hire
Gallery Contracts -
Advice for Artists Seeking Gallery Representation
Professional Practices for Artists From the College Art Association
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
VLAA's Guide to Artist-Gallery Contracts
Authors' Rights -
OU Libraries' Author's Rights for Scholars & Researchers
Author Rights and the SPARC Author Addendum
Scholar's Copyright Addendum Engine
Copyright Infringment -
Sample cease-and-desist letters: Lumen Database (formerly Chilling Effects; search for "cease and desist")
Sample letter for artist: Cease and Desist letter
Find an Intellectual Property Lawyer
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