Law and Ethics in MediaLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to

- appoint key ethical guidelines for the media sector as well as laws and regulations concerning the media sector
- present the key legislative issues concerning their professional field, as well as the actors engaged in self-regulation and their tasks
- apply professional ethics, ethical guidelines and legislation as part of work tasks or artistic work in their own field

Content

Key laws and decrees related to the media sector (e.g. copyright, contract law), guidelines on professional ethics, self-regulation in one's own professional field and operators.