Legal Environment of Arts, Culture and Creative Industries

2021/2022

Academic Year

ENG

Instruction in English

3

ECTS credits

Delivered at:

Department of Management

Course type:

Compulsory course

When:

1 year, 2 module

Instructor

Александрова Мария Александровна

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The course gives a general introduction to the fields of law which are relevant in Arts, Culture and Creative Industries (ACCI). The course seeks to place the law in the context of ACCI and map the related legal objectives. The focus is laid upon the concept of intellectual property, its legislation and principles. The course also provides a brief overview of the Russian legal system, Fundamentals of contract law and main aspects of governance of ACCI. They include various types of cooperation between legal entities related to ACCI as well as exhibition and digital activity of cultural institutes and etc. The course familiarises students with appropriate legal principles, terminology and concepts, and will be useful for students that have intent to choose a career path in ACCI.

Learning Objectives

• Acquaint students with the legal principles, terminology and concepts related to ACCI
• Develop students' skills in a legal analysis of the problems concerning everyday matters of ACCI management
• Acquire students' skills to present legally appropriate solutions to various challenges related to the ACCI

Expected Learning Outcomes

• can propose practical and legally correct solutions to different legal problems related to the ACCI
• has a basic knowledge about contract law and the main aspects of the governance of ACCI
• has a basic knowledge of intellectual property and how its protection and use can benefit the ACCI
• understands the role of law within the ACCI
• understands rights, obligations and risks in communications with authors of work of art

Course Contents

• Introduction to the course. Russian legal system. Russian Civil law.
• Russian Civil law. Property rights and obligations
• Contract law as the base of cooperation between legal entities in art and cultural area.
• Legal Basics for Entrepreneurs
• Intellectual Property in Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
• State Regulation of Arts, Culture and Creative Industries

Assessment Elements

• Attendance
• In-class activity
• Final Test
  The test will automatically start at 18:10. You will be offered a choice of 2 identical tests: in Russian and English. You need to select only one test (you do not need to fill out the second one). The test will automatically close at 19:30, make sure that you have sent your answers in advance.

Interim Assessment

• 2021/2022 2nd module
  0.3 * In-class activity + 0.7 * Final Test

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• O’Connor, T. S. (2011). Development of intellectual property laws for the Russian Federation. Journal of Business Research, 9, 1011.

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• William T. Gallagher. (2017). Intellectual Property. Routledge.

Authors

• ILIN ILYA GENNADEVICH