What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Tennessee
I've glad to have found this board. My hope is that I can get a response to a situation I have at a college where I teach graphic design.
My students create many things including brochures and magazine spreads. If photos or text is needed, I suggest students try to take/write their own when possible. Sometimes, the subject matter is too unusual or difficult to shoot on their own or find for purchase. Most of them don't feel they have the ability to write their own text.
My students have told me other teachers have allowed them to grab photos/text from the web to incorporate into their projects since it is for educational purposes and non-commercial. I feel it should not be allowed even when the student credits the source without getting permission from the photographer/writer first.
Even though copyright law allows fair use for "scholastic" purposes, many of these students graduate and enter the professional world showing these projects on the web via portfolio sites. At that point, they are professionals.
My goal is to establish a policy for the department based on my research. I've searched the web for answers to no avail. Opinions are appreciated.
I've glad to have found this board. My hope is that I can get a response to a situation I have at a college where I teach graphic design.
My students create many things including brochures and magazine spreads. If photos or text is needed, I suggest students try to take/write their own when possible. Sometimes, the subject matter is too unusual or difficult to shoot on their own or find for purchase. Most of them don't feel they have the ability to write their own text.
My students have told me other teachers have allowed them to grab photos/text from the web to incorporate into their projects since it is for educational purposes and non-commercial. I feel it should not be allowed even when the student credits the source without getting permission from the photographer/writer first.
Even though copyright law allows fair use for "scholastic" purposes, many of these students graduate and enter the professional world showing these projects on the web via portfolio sites. At that point, they are professionals.
My goal is to establish a policy for the department based on my research. I've searched the web for answers to no avail. Opinions are appreciated.