Ownership and copyright

 

Ownership and copyright

As an IT student, understanding ownership and copyright is paramount in ethical and legal considerations. Ownership refers to the rights held by individuals or entities over intellectual property, while copyright specifically pertains to the legal protection granted to creators of original works. It's crucial not to dismiss these concepts as irrelevant to IT studies, as they form the foundation for responsible and respectful engagement with digital content. Ignoring ownership and copyright can lead to plagiarism, legal issues, and ethical dilemmas. Moreover, respecting intellectual property rights fosters innovation and creativity within the IT field, encouraging the development of new ideas and technologies. Therefore, as IT students, it's imperative to recognize the significance of ownership and copyright and adhere to proper attribution and usage practices in our academic and professional endeavours.

Moreover, we were given an exercise by professor to apply the red eye effect to a simple picture of eyes using photo editing software like Photoshop.

This exercise helped me learn and understanding implications of copyright .It also helped me to modify copyrighted material, like adding distinctive features into it using a specific software or tools. It also let me demonstrate the edits and putting creativity within legal boundaries of use into my work.