Copyright

form of protection given to authors or creators

protects you when you create something

Make copies of your work.

Distribute copies of your work.

Perform your work publicly.

Display your work publicly.

Make derivative works. (Adapt your work for new uses.)

Violating someone's copyright is against the law.

This is called plagiarism.

You can be suspended from school.

You can be expelled from school.

You can be fined or experience jail time.

Literary works - includes software

Musical works - includes accompanying words

Dramatic works - includes any music

Pantomimes and choreography

Motion pictures

Sound recordings

Architectural works