TRAINING

Copyright and Audio-Visual Content

Understand the complexities of copyright in film, music, and media.

Duration

Half day

Format

Online

Level

Intermediate

CPD Points

3

Price

£195 + VAT

Course Overview

Audio-visual works often carry multiple layers of copyright and rights ownership — are you confident in managing them correctly?

This CPD-accredited, half-day course explores the unique challenges of handling audio-visual material such as film, broadcasts, scripts, music, and sound recordings. You’ll learn to navigate the complexities of rights management, understand licensing issues, and assess the risks of using orphan works.

Through practical examples and expert guidance, this course will help you manage audio-visual rights with clarity and confidence.

2026 Dates:

  • 6 May (9:30am-1pm)
  • 4 November (9:30am-1pm)

Further dates potentially available by request – contact us now!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand rights in audio-visual content
  • Discuss rights issues specific to broadcasts, films, scripts, music, and sound recordings.
  • Understand the risks of using orphan audio-visual works.
  • Employ correct rights management terminology for audio-visual content.
  • Examine exceptions to copyright within the context of audio-visual content.
  • Examine licensing challenges and rights clearance issues in audio-visual works.

Participant Feedback

“Sean was a very informative presenter and had a great depth of knowledge.”

Anonymous Course Participant 2025

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

  • Media and content creators
  • Archivists, librarians, and museum professionals
  • Rights managers and legal teams
  • Anyone working with or clearing rights for audio-visual materials

What’s included

What You'll Leave With

You’ll leave this course with the knowledge and confidence to manage copyright and licensing requirements for audio-visual content, ensuring responsible use and compliance with legal obligations.

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Explore Learning Pathways

Intermediate Certifications

Intermediate courses are for participants with a solid understanding of the topic, offering a deeper dive into specific areas through practical exercises, examples, and case studies.

Advanced Certifications

Advanced courses are designed for participants who want to build on their existing knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of how to implement and manage complex requirements effectively.

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