Copyright

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in fair use?

• The creator’s intent when making the image

• The purpose of the use (e.g., educational vs. commercial

• The amount of the work used

• The effect on the market for the original work

If an image is royalty-free, what does that mean?

• It can be used for free without any restrictions

• It can be used after paying once, but with licensing conditions

• It is only available for use in educational settings

• It has no copyright protection at all

When does an image typically enter the public domain in the U.S.?

• 10 years after it is created

• As soon as it is published online

• When the creator dies

• 70 years after the creator’s death

Which of the following is most likely considered fair use?

• sing a copyrighted graphic in a YouTube ad for a business

• Posting a high-quality copyrighted illustration on social media without credit

• Using a small portion of a copyrighted image in a nonprofit educational presentation

• Selling T-shirts featuring a famous artist’s recent painting

You may use copyrighted images in your artwork as long as it only takes up 40%of your artwork​ ​ (a)  

• True
• False

A student finds a professional photograph online and wants to use it in a school project. What steps should they take to ensure they are not violating copyright laws?

Describe a scenario in which someone might accidentally violate
copyright when using images online.

A company finds an old photograph from 1920 and wants to use it in an advertising campaign. What should they check before assuming the image is in the public domain?

A graphic designer creates a unique logo for a business. Is this logo automatically copyrighted, or does the designer need to register it? Explain your answer.

A teacher wants to print and distribute a famous artist’s painting in a classroom handout. Would this likely be considered fair use? Why or why not?