Digital Media and Design (CAIE

9481)

Course outline

Cambridge International AS & A Level Digital Media & Design encourages independent creative expression and the development of a critical, reflective practice. The syllabus provides opportunities for learners to enrich their understanding of innovative uses of technology and to improve their skills in a wide range of contemporary techniques. The syllabus is designed to accommodate a range of interests, materials and resources, and the skills and interests of the teaching staff.

The key concepts for Cambridge International AS & A Level Digital Media & Design are:

✓ Communication

The essential purpose of any piece of digital design is to communicate. Designers need to understand that the relationship their work builds with the audience is influenced by many things, including their chosen media and methods. Effective communication is also essential for operating in today’s design world, which demands collaboration and engagement with wider cultures and emerging technologies.

✓ Creativity

Creativity is at the heart of a designer’s processes. It pushes designers to question, investigate, experiment and take risks to create solutions that are original and effective. Creative practitioners use curiosity, imagination and innovation to solve design problems in new ways.

✓ Innovation

Innovation means experimenting with processes, approaches and technologies. A willingness to innovate builds confidence, and helps develop awareness of new ways of looking at things, which is fundamental to digital media and design. A skilled designer selects the techniques and processes that communicate their message in the most effective way.

✓ Intention

An intention is the starting point of any project, from which a designer starts to develop ideas. An intention or purpose can come from a brief, proposal or research, while at other times it might begin as an idea or feeling. Though an intention is the reason to start a project, it is important to understand that the intention can evolve as work develops.

✓ Critical reflection

Critical reflection and user feedback is the ongoing process that helps designers to learn what works and what doesn’t. Designers need to evaluate how the media, techniques and processes they choose affect how their work communicates meaning. This process can help work become more relevant and coherent.

✓ Research

Research and context First-hand research helps designers to develop their ideas and refine their practice. Actively researching and responding to other practitioners, cultures and creative movements gives the designer a broader view. A designer can use this to improve their practice and understand how their work connects with its intended audience.

Interpretation at AS and A- Level

Cambridge International AS & A Level Digital Media & Design is for candidates who want to explore a range of processes and techniques in digital media. The subject content allows space for teaching and learning to be creative. It is grouped into three broad areas of study: Digital photography, Moving image, Mobile and multimedia applications

Assessment Summary

AS Level only (Candidates take both AS components in the same series) A Level (staged over two years) Year 1 AS Level Year 2 Complete the A Level: A Level (Candidates take all components in the same examination series)

Portfolio There are two elements to the portfolio:

• supporting studies and a proposal

Paper 1 There are two elements to the assignment:

• supporting studies and an outcome

Personal Investigation 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)

Career and University Pathways

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Students have the ability to use this as a platform to go into career pathways such as a digital media photographer, video editor, animator, social media specialist, graphic designer, video game designer, web analyst specialist, and web developer.

Course outline

Cambridge International AS & A Level Law is accepted by universities and employers as proof of an understanding of the main principles of the law in England and Wales. Successful Cambridge International AS & A Level Law students gain lifelong skills, including: Knowledge and understanding of the English Legal System and, at A Level, Contract Law and Tort Law; Ability to analyse realistic scenarios by applying legal concepts, rules and precedents; Greater command of language to express interpretation, reasoning, comment and judgement

The key concepts for Cambridge International AS & A Level Law:

✓ Knowledge

Knowledge and understanding An ability to recall, select, use and develop knowledge and understanding of legal principles and rules by means of example and citation.

✓ Analysis

Analysis, evaluation and application An ability to analyse and evaluate legal materials, situations and issues and accurately apply appropriate principles and rules.

✓ Communication

Communication and presentation Use appropriate legal terminology to present logical and coherent argument and to communicate relevant material in a clear and concise manner

Interpretation at AS and A- Level

Cambridge International AS & A Level Law syllabus are to: Provide an introduction to legal concepts and rules and the machinery involved in their introduction, application and enforcement; Encourage candidates to explore and understand the substantive rules of law; Explore and critically assess the value of legal rules, processes and institutions; Develop skills of communication, interpretation, and reasoning and analysis.

Assessment Summary

Take all A and AS components at one exam series, leading to the full Advanced Level qualification (Papers 1, 2, 3 and 4) or Take the AS components (Papers 1 and 2) at one exam series and, having received the AS qualification, take the additional A2 components (Papers 3 and 4) at a later series, leading to the full Advanced Level qualification or Take the AS components only (Papers 1 and 2) at one exam series, leading to the Advanced Subsidiary qualification.

Paper 1 (Structure and operation of the English 1 hour 30 mins Legal System) Candidates answer three essay questions from a choice of six 60% 30%

Paper 2 (Data response: the English Legal 1 hour 30 mins System)

Candidates answer one question from a choice of two. The paper tests the candidate’s ability to apply their knowledge to examine critically and analyse a given case. The data may be drawn from any area of English law.

Paper 3 (Law of Contract) 1 hour 30 mins

Section A: 3 essay questions

Section B: 3 scenario-based problem questions Candidates answer three questions: one from Section A, one from Section B and one other.

Paper 4 (Law of Tort) 1 hour 30 mins

Section A: 3 essay questions

Section B: 3 scenario-based problem questions Candidates answer three questions: one from Section A, one from Section B and one other.

Career and University Pathways

A law student will successfully transition to a career of their choice whether they choose to be a barrister, solicitor, chartered legal executive, company secretary, judge, lecturer, lawyer, legal secretary, licensed conveyancer, mediator, paralegal, patent attorney, trademark attorney, and an usher. They have umpteen opportunities to go into Investment banking, civil service, legal publishing, management consultancy, pension, and politics

Course outline

Geography (CAIE 9696)

Cambridge learners will develop: an understanding of the principal processes operating within physical geography and human geography, an understanding of the causes and effects of change on natural and human environments , an awareness of the usefulness of geographical analysis to understand and solve contemporary human and environmental problems ,the ability to handle and evaluate different types and sources of information, the skills to think logically, and to present an ordered and coherent argument in a variety of ways ,an excellent foundation for studies beyond Cambridge International A Level in Geography, in further or higher education, and for professional courses

The key concepts for Cambridge International AS & A Level Geography: Space: the implications of spatial distributions and patterns of a range of physical and human geographical phenomena.

✓ Scale

The significance of spatial scale in interpreting environments, features and places from local to global, and time scale in interpreting change from the geological past to future scenarios.

✓ Place

The importance of physical and human characteristics which create distinctive places with different opportunities and challenges.

✓ Environment

How the interactions between people and their environment create the need for environmental management and sustainability.

✓ Interdependence

How the complex nature of interacting physical systems, human systems and processes create links and interdependencies.

✓ Diversity

The significance of the similarities and differences between places, environments and people.

✓ Change

The importance of change and the dynamic nature of places, environments and systems.

Interpretation at AS and A- Level

Cambridge International AS and A Level Geography, candidates: take Papers 1 and 2 only (for the Cambridge International AS Level qualification) or follow a staged assessment route by taking Papers 1 and 2 (for the Cambridge International AS Level qualification) in one series, then Paper 3 and 4 (for the Cambridge International A Level qualification) in a later series or take Papers 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the same examination series, leading to the full Cambridge International A Level.

Paper 1 Core Physical Geography 1 hour 30 minutes

Section A: Three data response questions (30 marks)

Section B: One structured question from a choice of three (30 marks)

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Paper 2 Core Human Geography 1 hour 30 minutes

Section A: Three data response questions (30 marks)

Section B: One structured question from a choice of three (30 marks)

60 marks 50% 25%

Paper 3 Advanced Physical Geography Options 1 hour 30 minutes

Candidates answer questions on two of the optional topics. Each topic consists of one structured question (10 marks) and a choice of essay questions (20 marks).

60 marks

Paper 4 Advanced Human Geography Options 1 hour 30 minutes Candidates answer questions on two of the optional topics. Each topic consists of one structured question (10 marks) and a choice of essay questions (20 marks).

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Career and University Pathways

As you climate change and general geographical change is the one of the most leading industries right now. If the student decides to pursue this career, they have the ability to go into numerable career opportunities such as: cartographer, climate change analyst, climatologist, emergency management specialist, geomorphologist, geospatial analyst, GIS specialist, hydrologist, location analyst, meteorologist, pollution analyst, remote sensing analyst, soil conservationist, surveyor, town planner and water conservation officer