The document discusses copyright and open content licensing. It provides an overview of what types of works are protected by copyright, including literary works, music, films, and more. The duration of copyright protection varies based on the type of work. It also outlines restricted acts under copyright like copying and distributing works. The document then discusses exceptions like fair use and the permitted uses of copyrighted works. It introduces Creative Commons licenses as a standard way to openly license content while still retaining copyright. The licenses allow for variations in commercial use and modifications of the work.

1. SCORE The Support Centre for Open Resources in Education Copyright Workshop 27 July 2011 Bernadette Attwell

12. Can I Use It? Is it a work? Is it protected? Do I have a defence to allow free use? Am I performing a Restricted act? CLEAR IT USE IT No No Yes Yes Yes Yes