ENTE-1004Protecting Creativity: Legal and Ethical Issues in Media
This foundational course addresses the essential legal and ethical considerations for safeguarding individual and project interests in entertainment production. Students will examine key legal issues, such as intellectual property rights, contract obligations, and regulatory requirements alongside ethical responsibilities like fair representation and integrity. Students will consider the ethics of storytelling, who has the right to those stories, and how to build collaborative relationships to tell the story. This course also covers responsible decision-making and maintaining integrity throughout the project lifecycle.