I have been teaching a seminar on the history of fashion since
1999. I used to lug many different books to class each week and use
an opaque projector to show those images! But, sometime around late
2000 I started scanning the best pictures. Sometimes I even bought a
new copy (used) of the books I was heavily scanning from so that I
could release the bindings and scan more easily. Then I made
powerpoint presentations and brought a computer and projector to the
school.
Since I own (often 2 copies) of the books I scanned and only use the
scanned images to make it easier to see the images in the classroom
(and quicker to change from one book to another) I feel I have
complied with the meaning of the law, if not the letter of the law.
It's only the technology of the presentation that I have changed.
If you add images from the internet to your powerpoint presentations
for class be sure to credit the museum/website that you lift them
from. I am not a copyright lawyer so I don't know the legalities of
using these images but if you use them only in your class and do not
make a bunch of copies of your presentations and sell them you might
get away with using the images for education and not be in danger of
lawsuit. Some websites specifically state that you may not use their
images without their permission, however that does not mean that you
cannot put a link in your presentation and go to their website during
class (if you have a live internet connection in your classroom). i
have done that with the Metropolitan Museum, and even personal
websites of members of this list. If you do this you must log on
earlier in the day before class and make sure your links are still
good. Since my class runs for 12 weeks the links have often changed
since I last visited them.
If you are in a high profile setting or a school that has a legal
department you might ask for legal counsel to advise you about using
the images from websites or books you do not own.
Good Luck!
Agnes Gawne
1. Re: costume photos (Sylvia Rognstad)
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Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2007 09:50:42 -0600
From: Sylvia Rognstad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [h-cost] costume photos
To: Historical Costume <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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I know what you mean. I'm trying to do a very brief overview of
history in my costume and fashion industry class and I just don't have
time for all this this semester. Maybe I can work on it over winter
break. As it is, the job pays so poorly that I end up making about $5
an hour with even a minimum amount of prep time. Gotta start looking
for a better teaching job, although at my age, I doubt I can find one.
Sylrog
On Oct 3, 2007, at 9:28 AM, monica spence wrote:
Depends opn the period--- I teach the same thing. It took weeks,
months to
get them to where I was happy. I don't know if there are any
short-cuts. Do
one a week and you'll be fine.
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