LAW5431 International entertainment law
Faculty of Law
LAW5431 International entertainment law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Monash Law Chambers. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
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Requisites
Before LAW5431
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5431
No unit lists LAW5431 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081.
Juris Doctor students (L6005) who commenced their course in or before 2026 must have completed a minimum of 72 credit points of study.
Juris Doctor students (L6005) who commenced their course in 2027 or later must have completed a minimum of 60 credit points of study.
Overview
The contemporary entertainment lawyer must possess a core competence in intellectual property, contracts and licensing, negotiation strategies, business organisation, commercial transactions, and international and comparative law as well as familiarity with a host of other topics. This course is designed to consider the fundamental substantive issues found in international entertainment law, including the impact of myriad domestic and global regimes implicated in the study, and to arm the participant with the knowledge and skills necessary to embark upon a practice in the subject area.
The topics considered in the course include but are not limited to: rights of image of celebrities; intellectual property assets and the cross-border acquisition of rights; the effect of established and emerging multi-media platforms on entertainment products and services; the employment of extra-territorial talent; the authority of talent guilds over foreign performers and performances; international financing of motion pictures and sound recordings; barriers created by copyright and international trade law to cross-border distribution of recordings, videos, books and magazines; issues related to exhibition, performance and sale of entertainment, such as domestic content requirements, regulation of offensive content, international piracy, and the cross-border collection of music and movie royalties; and the structure of entertainment contracts of various sorts. Since the topic is global and is significantly affected by diverse cultural and economic influences and experiences, the laws and perspectives of a breadth of countries, including but not limited to Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Germany, and France will be considered.
This course is appropriate for both generalists seeking an introduction to the subject as well as specialists who desire to consider advanced topics.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Monash Law Chambers | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Written assessmentWritten50%
- Research AssignmentWritten50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge and understanding of recent developments in relation to fundamental issues in international entertainment law with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning.
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to the law, policies and traditions of Australia and other various other countries of the world that influence the recognition, development, promotion and protection of interests in entertainment products, services and personalities.
- 3
Conduct research in international entertainment law based on knowledge of appropriate research principle and methods.
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to international entertainment law.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Where it fits
LAW5431 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5431?
LAW5431 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5431 offered?
In 2027, LAW5431 runs in Semester 2 at Monash Law Chambers.
Does LAW5431 have an exam?
No. LAW5431 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5431?
LAW5431 is part of Commercial and corporate law; and Transnational economic regulation.