Using the Internet as a Medium for Music

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
R/617/0991
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Know how the Internet can be a useful medium for musicians.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe different ways in which the Internet is useful for musicians.

2 — Be able to search the Internet for music-related resources.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify several methods of accessing music on the Internet.
  • 2.2

    Use a range of search tools to search for music-related resources.

3 — Be able to download and save a music file from a designated copyright-free website.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Choose a file for downloading and select a suitable location for saving.
  • 3.2
    Download and save the file.
  • 3.3
    Retrieve the saved file.
4 — Know how file extensions indicate different media types and compression formats.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Select an appropriate file format to download, such as WAV, MP3, BMP or JPEG.
  • 4.2
    State why a particular format has been used.