Cambridge International AS and A Level Digital Media and Design

Chương trình giảng dạy quốc tế Truyền thông số và Thiết kế AS & A Level là một môn học hoàn toàn mới được Cambridge xây dựng.

This syllabus is for learners who want to explore a range of processes and techniques in digital media. The subject content is grouped into three broad areas of study; digital photography, moving image through film and animation, and mobile and multimedia applications including games design. You can structure a course around a single area of study or create a course that includes a combination of two or three areas of study.

Cambridge International AS & A Level Digital Media & Design helps learners develop the knowledge and skills that will prepare them for further study and to work in a collaborative industry. They will develop an awareness of the world of digital media and design and the factors and contexts that influence it. Learners will:

• develop creative processes and the ability to critically evaluate their work to continually review and refine ideas
• learn how to combine innovative approaches and techniques to solve problems creatively
• expand their knowledge of digital media by exploring different designers, processes and concepts.

This syllabus is available for first examination at AS Level in 2019 and for first examination at A Level in 2020.

Private candidates cannot enter for this syllabus.

Component	Weighting
	AS Level	A Level
Component 1 Portfolio 100 marks Candidates choose a theme from the list in the syllabus.There are two elements to the portfolio:• supporting studies and• a proposalExternally assessed	50%	25%
Component 2 Externally Set Assignment 100 hours- 100 marks Candidates choose one assignment from the question paper.There are two elements to the assignment:• supporting studies and• a final outcome, produced during asupervised test of 10 hours’ total durationExternally assessed	50%	25%
Component 3 Personal Investigation 100 marks (s (weighted to 200 marks) This is a practical component supported by written work. Candidates research a topic or theme of their choice.There are two elements to the investigation:• a final practical outcome and• written analysis (1000–1500 words)Externally assessed		50%