When we describe copyright in more straightforward terms, the main types of work that it covers are as follows: 1  books, brochures and newspapers; 2  theatrical works; 3  oral presentations; 4  choreographic works; 5  music (with or without words); 6  drawings, paintings, buildings and sculptures;7  designs;hen we describe copyright in more straightforward terms, the main types of work that it covers are as follows: 1  books, brochures and newspapers; 2  theatrical works; 3  oral presentations; 4  choreographic works; 5  music (with or without words); 6  drawings, paintings, buildings and sculptures;