Cambridge International AS & A Level Digital Media & Design 9481 - Version 1 - Exam Syllabus 2029-2031

Oct 23, 2026

Exam syllabus outlining Cambridge International AS & A Level Digital Media & Design 9481 for examinations in 2029, 2030 and 2031. Specifies that exams are offered in June and November series, provides version information and accessibility notes, and explains why schools choose Cambridge. Includes qualifications and assessment framework, learning aims, subject content areas, component structure (portfolio, externally set assignment, personal investigation), assessment objectives, command words, and guidance for entries, accessibility, and post-exam use of grades.

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Reading Time1 h 46 min

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Why choose this syllabus?

Key benefits

Syllabus overview

Aims

Content overview

Assessment overview

Assessment objectives

Subject content

Skills and understanding common to all areas of study

Digital photography

Moving image

Games design and mobile and multimedia applications

Details of the assessment

Component 1 – Portfolio

Component 2 – Externally Set Assignment

Component 3 – Personal Investigation

Avoidance of plagiarism

Assessment criteria for components 1 and 2

Assessment criteria for component 3

Command words

Glossary

What else you need to know

Before you start

Making entries

Accessibility and equality

After the exam

How students, teachers and higher education can use the grades

Changes to this syllabus for 2029, 2030 and 2031

Syllabus Cambridge International AS & A Level Digital Media & Design 9481 Use this syllabus for exams in 2029, 2030 and 2031. Exams are available in the June and November series. 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 2026 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 .........................................................................................................14 Skills

FAQs

For which exam sessions is this syllabus used?

It is used for exams in the June and November series for the years 2029, 2030 and 2031.

What are the main components of the assessment?

Assessment includes Component 1 – Portfolio, Component 2 – Externally Set Assignment, and Component 3 – Personal Investigation.

Are there significant changes affecting teaching for 2029–2031?

The document states that the latest syllabus is version 1 published September 2026 and there are no significant changes affecting teaching.

Oct 23, 2026

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