Cambridge International AS & A Level Art & Design 9479 - Syllabus for 2028-2030

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Cambridge International AS & A Level Art & Design 9479 syllabus outlines exam availability for 2028, 2029 and 2030, offered in June and November, with a March series available in India. It explains the Cambridge education framework and benefits for schools, including curriculum flexibility, assessment support and data-led evaluation. The document provides qualifications context, subject aims and an overview of portfolio, externally set assignment and personal investigation assessment components, with administrative guidance and criteria.

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Why choose this syllabus?

Key benefits

Why choose this syllabus?

1 Why choose this syllabus?

2 Syllabus overview

Aims

Content overview

Assessment overview

Assessment objectives

3 Subject content

Skills and understanding common to all components

Component 1: Portfolio

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment

Component 3: Personal Investigation

4 Details of the assessment

Areas of study

Administration

Assessment criteria for Component 1

Assessment criteria for Component 2

Assessment criteria for Component 3

5 What else you need to know

Syllabus Cambridge International AS & A Level Art & Design 9479 Use this syllabus for exams in 2028, 2029 and 2030. Exams are available in the June and November series. Exams are also available in the March series in India. Version 1 For the purposes of screen readers, any mention in this document of Cambridge IGCSE refers to Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education. Why choose Cambridge? We work with schools worldwide to build an education that shapes knowledge, understanding and skills. Together, we give learners the confidence they need to thrive and make a positive impact in a changing world. As part of the University of Cambridge, we offer a globally trusted and flexible framework for education from age 3 to 19, informed by research, experience, and listening to educators. With recognised qualifications, high-quality resources, comprehensive support and valuable insights, we help schools prepare every student for the opportunities and challenges ahead. Qualifications that are recognised and valued worldwide From the world’s top-ranked universities to local higher education institutions, Cambridge qualifications open doors to a world of opportunities. Setting a global standard With over 160 years of experience in delivering fair, valid and reliable assessments to students worldwide, we offer a global, recognised performance standard for international education. Your path, your way Schools can adapt our curriculum, high-quality teaching and learning resources and flexible assessments to their local context. Our aligned offer helps Cambridge schools support every learner to reach their potential and thrive. Learning with lasting impact Cambridge learners build subject knowledge and conceptual understanding, and develop a broad range of skills, learning habits and attributes to help make them ready for the world. Improving learning outcomes through data-led insight and action Our trusted baseline and diagnostic assessments, together with our insights and evaluation service, help schools turn data into knowledge and actionable insights, to inform teaching decisions and improve learner outcomes. Bringing together a community of experts We bring together the collective knowledge of experts and our diverse community of educators worldwide, supporting them to learn from one another and share ideas and information. Tackling the climate crisis together We believe that education is key to tackling the climate crisis. Together with Cambridge schools, we can empower young people with the skills and knowledge to take action on climate change, helping them be ready for the world. School feedback: ‘We think the Cambridge curriculum is superb preparation for university.’ Feedback from: Christoph Guttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Duke University, USA © Cambridge University Press & Assessment September 2025 Cambridge International Education is the name of our awarding body and a part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, which is a department of the University of Cambridge. Cambridge University Press & Assessment retains the copyright on all its publications. Registered centres are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal use. However, we cannot give permission to centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for internal use within a centre. Contents Why choose Cambridge? ............................................................................................... 2 1 Why choose this syllabus? ........................................................................................ 4 2 Syllabus overview ....................................................................................................... 8 Aims 8 Content overview 9 Assessment overview 10 Assessment objectives 12 3 Subject content .....................................................................

FAQs

When are the exams for Cambridge International AS & A Level Art & Design 9479 available between 2028 and 2030?

Exams are available in the June and November series, and a March series is also available in India.

What assessment components are included in this syllabus?

The syllabus includes three components: Component 1 (Portfolio), Component 2 (Externally Set Assignment), and Component 3 (Personal Investigation).

How can schools use information and support described in the syllabus to improve outcomes?

It highlights baseline and diagnostic assessments, insights and evaluation services that help schools turn data into actionable knowledge to improve learner outcomes.

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