About Creative Commons
When creating multimedia projects, you may be asked to include music, audio or video. As you may know, unless otherwise stated, anything produced on a web site is copyrighted. This means that if you wish to use an image or music clip from that site, you must first ask for permission from the creator.
Instead, we encourage you to make use of Creative Commons. Unlike traditional copyright laws, Creative Commons allows creators to share their work freely with others. This system has allowed for the creation of virtual "commons." Any creative work can be put under a Creative Commons license and join the expanding collection that can be used for free. This means that you can add high quality creations to your project, without having to worry about breaking copyright laws.
Keep in mind that students are responsible for checking what they are and are not allowed to do with the media they download. For more information on Creative Commons, click here.
Music Licensed Under Creative Commons
- Incompetech: This site offers an extensive library of tracks from many different genres. Read their FAQ and crediting requirements here.
- Audiofarm: Many audio files are available under Creative Commons. Please be sure to check the licensing terms of each track before downloading. Read their FAQ here.
- New Grounds: Each track differs. Be sure to read the licensing terms found on the left hand side of the screen before downloading. Learn more about the conditions of use here.