Inspiration VS Appropriation
Inspiration -
something that influences, propels, or inspires you to create something new.
Appropriation -
to use someone else’s creative work to make something new, often without their permission.
There is a debate in the music
industry today about sampling and remixing. Some people think it is fair use,
while others believe it violates copyright law. People in the music industry
have various perspectives on this issue.
Inspiration is when you...
- Write a story in a style that resembles another story you've read, but is something different (Remember all the vampire books that came out after Twilight Series!!)
Appropriation is when you..
- Use the melody or the base of a song you like to create another song.
For example:
It's OKAY to be inspired by someone else's creative work to create something of your own but when you copy and paste, or use an entire song as the backdrop for something you created...you are violating copyright law.
Reference:
Common Sense Education
