Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will be introduced to alternative (symbolic) representations for images and sound, such as vector graphics and MIDI music. We will also be introduced to what compression is and why it is necessary.

Content guidance

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Supervision

Adult supervision recommended.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Images can be represented as sequences of colour samples, encoded in binary. What are these images called? (Tick 2 boxes)
Correct answer: Bitmap images
JPEGs
PNGs
Correct answer: Raster images
Vector images
Q2.
Sounds can be represented as sequences of sound samples, encoded in binary. What are these sounds called?
MIDI files
Correct answer: Pulse code modulation
Waves
Q3.
Images can be represented as collections of geometrical shapes (each with its own attributes). What are these images called?
Animation
JPEGs
PNGs
Raster images
Correct answer: Vector images
Q4.
Music can be represented as a sequence of musical notes (with information on how to play them). What is an example of this called?
Correct answer: MIDI file
MP3 file
WMA file
Q5.
What is a procedure that reduces the size of a representation called?
Correct answer: Compression method.
Decoding method.
Encryption method.

Lesson appears in

UnitComputing / Representations: going audiovisual

Computing