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Certificate for Module (Law for Media and Creative Industries Practitioners)
證書 (單元 : 傳媒及創意產業工作者法律知識)

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

Course Code
MC041A
Application Code
2270-MC041A

Credit
6
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
08 Feb 2025 (Sat)
Duration
30 hours
Language
English, supplemented with Cantonese
Course Fee
HK$7,500
Deadline on 04 Jan 2025 (Sat)
Enquiries
2910 7613
2151 0720
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Highlights

The programme is designed specifically for practitioners in the media and creative industries and the objective is to enhance their understanding of the legal issues that are relevant to their day-to-day activities and business operations. To create an immersive learning experience, a lively and engaging teaching approach will be adopted to encourage students to actively contribute to discussions throughout the programme. Real-case examples are used where appropriate to give students a practical understanding of how legal concepts apply in real-world scenarios.

Students who have no prior training in law and are now working in the media and creative industries or running their own media platforms will benefit most from the programme.

 

QF Level

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QF Level: 4

QR Registration No.: 24/000100/L4

Validity Period: from 01 Feb 2024 to on-going

 

Programme Details

Intended Learning Outcomes 

On completion of the programme, students should be able to  

  1. explain the core legal and regulatory issues relevant to the media and creative industries; 
  2. examine basic legal matters at work (e.g. copyright clearance and anti-piracy); 
  3. recommend strategies for reducing legal risks at work; 
  4. research updated legal knowledge in relation to the media and creative industries. 

 

Syllabus 

The programme will cover the following topics:

  • Introduction to the Hong Kong Legal System and Intellectual Property Laws
  • Copyrights, Moral Rights and Performers' Rights? - What are they?
  • How to Monetize Copyrights and Performers' Rights?
  • Copyright Infringements and Exceptions 
  • Anti-piracy through Technological Measures
  • Entertainment Industry Contracts
  • Defamation and Protecting a Celebrity's Reputation and Privacy
  • Contempt of Court and Court Reporting
  • Legal Issues in the Production and Release of a film

 

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Days / Time
  • Saturday, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Venue
  • Admiralty Learning Centre
    The venue may change. The Programme Team will confirm with students 1-2 weeks before the first class commences.

Class Details

Contact Hours / Duration

Lecture (30 hours)

Assessment 

To complete the programme, students are required to achieve at least 70% attendance and pass all the assessments:  

Test (50%) + Group project (50%) 

AWARD

A "Certificate for Module (Law for Media and Creative Industries Practitioners)" will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE to those who have successfully completed the programme.

Teacher Information

Desmond S. H. Chan

Desmond S. H. Chan

LLB (Hons) (CityU,HK) PCLL (HKU) LLM in Chinese and Comparative Law (CityU, HK) LLM (Remin U, PRC) LLM in IT & Telecom Law with Distinction (U of Strathclyde, UK)
Solicitor of HKSAR (not currently in private practice)

Background

Desmond is the Deputy General Manager (Legal and International Operations) of Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), responsible for legal and regulatory matters and international business of the Hong Kong’s leading television station. He joined TVB as General Counsel in 2010 and was promoted to Assistant General Manager in 2012. He was further promoted to the present position in 2016.

Desmond has had extensive experience in the entertainment industry. He worked as in-house counsel at Asia Television Limited from 1994 to 1999, and i-CABLE Communications Limited from 1999 to 2010.

He is a director of the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), a trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia Pacific. 

Desmond is also an Adjunct Professor of The University of Hong Kong teaching at its Law Faculty since 2007.

His areas of interest include Entertainment Law, Broadcasting Law, Telecommunications Law, and LawTech.

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$7,500

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall

a) have gained in the HKALE Grade E in 2 AL subjects; or

b) have gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 in 5 subjects including English Language; or 

c) be aged 21 and above and with 3 years relevant work experience.

Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
CERTIFICATE FOR MODULE (LAW FOR MEDIA AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES PRACTITIONERS)
證書(單元:傳媒及創意產業工作者法律知識)
COURSE CODE 39C157892 FEES $7,500 ENQUIRY 2910-7613
Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

Certificate for Module (Law for Media and Creative Industries Practitioners)

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [4])

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.