Introduction and Purpose

This policy governs the activities of filming and photography on the SKC campus and its properties (either owned or leased), the issuance of permits, the assessment of fees for such activities, and the ownership/use of campus images.

Definitions

Campus Image: A still or moving image of SKC property that can be readily identified by the public as SKC property by architecture, landmarks, signage, the presence of prominent individuals, the inclusion of logo clothing or athletic uniforms, or any other means.

Filming: The capturing of moving or still images of SKC property by any means on any media now in use or that may be invented in the future including, but not limited to, film, videotape, digital disk, or any electronic transmission to another medium or to the internet.

Photography: The capturing of still images onto any compatible medium, or posting to the internet, by any means or devices now in use or that may be invented in the future including, but not limited to, film cameras, digital cameras, electronic devices such as personal computers, mobile phones, or personal digital devices.

A. Policy Statement

Filming and photography will be permitted on the SKC campus and the College’s owned or leased properties in accordance with this policy. Filming and photography will be approved only if it does not interfere with the educational, research or other program functions or events of the College; does not pose a security or safety risk to those involved in the filming and photography or other campus users; does not cause damage to any college asset; and, the use or re-use of the resulting film or photography product is consistent with the interests of the College and other applicable policies.

B. Commercial Filming and Photography

Commercial Filming and Photography includes filming and photography for commercial purposes and for which SKC will not own the copyright to the product created. All commercial filming and photography requires a Facility Use Permit. No campus images may be used in a commercial film or photograph without prior written authorization from the SKC Marketing Committee. Examples of commercial filming and photography include, but are not limited to:

1. Theatrical release, broadcast or print media
2. Industrial use (e.g., trade show, intra-company or intra-industry use)
3. Photographs for calendars, works of art or other commercial products
4. Documentary media

Permits shall be requested as noted below, and all pertinent information furnished on forms provided by the SKC Marketing Committee prior to the beginning of any activities. Such permits may also include permit fees, location management or coordination fees, cost recovery fees, or a negotiated stipend as deemed appropriate or waived by College Administration.

C. SKC Filming and Photography

SKC Filming and Photography includes all filming and/or photography for which SKC exercises artistic and creative control through use of SKC employees and/or contractors. Examples of SKC filming and photography include:

1. Broadcast or print media for SKC use
2. Academic or departmental broadcast/webcasts, etc.
3. Filming or photography services contracted by SKC

SKC filming and photography may not require a permit as long as the responsible SKC department or SKC organization ensures that the filming or photography:

1. Does not interfere with the educational, research or other program functions or events of the College;
2. Does not pose a security or safety risk to those involved in the filming and photography or other campus users;
3. Does not require the provision of any College resources or services, or cause damage to any College asset (e.g., grounds, infrastructure, buildings, equipment, etc.);
4. The use or any re-use of the film or photograph is appropriate and protective of the intrinsic value of the SKC name, its campus landmarks, trademarks, and logos.

SKC filming or photography that does not meet the above listed criteria requires a permit under this policy. Questions regarding potential filming or photography activities should be directed to the SKC Marketing Committee. The College may charge the responsible department to recover costs that may be incurred by the College to facilitate the filming or photography or to repair any damage to College assets.

Departments or units that engage non-college staff (e.g., commercial entities) to produce work for department use must use proper purchasing procedures and shall include a “work for hire” copyright provision which vests in the College all ownership rights and interest in the work created.

D. SKC Student Filming and Photography

Film and photography work performed by students as part of academic assignments may not require a permit as long as the responsible SKC academic department ensures that the filming or photography:

1. Complies with pertinent provisions of SKC Facilities Use Procedures;
2. Does not interfere with the educational, research or other program functions or events of the College;
3. Does not pose a security or safety risk to those involved in the filming and photography or other campus users;
4. Does not require the provision of any College resources or services, or cause damage to any College asset (e.g., grounds, infrastructure, buildings, equipment, etc.;)
5. The use or any re-use of the film or photograph is appropriate and protective of the intrinsic value of the SKC name, its campus landmarks, trademarks, and logos.

Student filming or photography that does not meet the above listed criteria requires a permit under this policy. Questions regarding potential filming or photography activities should be directed to the SKC Marketing Committee. Permits, if found necessary, would be issued by the SKC Marketing Committee. The College may charge the responsible department to recover costs that may be incurred by the College to facilitate the filming or photography.

E. News Reporting

News reporting is live filming or photography for transmission by a news reporting service. Requests for news reporting should be referred to SKC College Administration. Under normal circumstances permits are not required for news reporting; however, if a campus emergency has been declared permits may be required. No permit or location fees will be charged for news reporting. News reporting activities must not interfere with the educational, research or other program functions or events of the College.

F. Incidental Filming or Photography

No permit is required for incidental filming or photography by faculty, staff, students, campus visitors, or tourists for work to be used for non-commercial, educational, administrative, or personal purposes if the filming or photography can be done without interfering in the educational, research or other program functions or events of the College, and does not require any services or assistance from the College. Incidental Filming and Photography may not be used for commercial purposes at any time without the express written permission of the SKC Marketing Committee.

G. Use of Campus Images and SKC Identification

SKC’s visually identifiable landmarks, logos and other campus images are owned by SKC. No identification of SKC as the location of Commercial Filming or Photography is permitted without the express written consent of the SKC Marketing Committee. Requests to identify SKC in materials must clearly specify how the identification will be made and in what subject matter context. SKC will approve such requests only when the proposed use or any re-use of such images is appropriate and protective of the intrinsic value of the SKC name, its campus landmarks, trademarks and logos.

H. Film and Photography Permitting

The SKC Marketing Committee will be responsible for reviewing and approving video and photography requests in accordance with this SKC Film and Photography Policy and for coordinating the permitting process among the various SKC entities involved.

History:

Adopted: 2/12/2021

The SKC Marketing Committee will be responsible for reviewing and approving video and photography requests in accordance with this SKC Film and Photography Policy and for coordinating the permitting process among the various SKC entities involved.

History:

Adopted: 2/12/2021