Copyright Basics

Copyright is a legal protection given to creators of original works. It grants you the exclusive rights to use, reproduce, distribute, and display your work. Copyright law can be complex to navigate but is a crucial skill for any artist. This note will walk you through the foundation of copyright, how it works, and what it means for you as an artist. Topics covered: • Your rights and responsibilities as an artist • How copyright protects you and your work • What can be protected by copyright • Fair dealing and how it applies to copyright