Cambridge International AS and A Level
Media Studies
9607
For examination in June and November 2015
Cambridge Advanced
Acknowledgement
This syllabus is an adaptation of OCR’s GCE Media Studies specification. We are grateful to OCR for permission to draw on their specification.
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Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 2
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
Why choose Cambridge?
Why choose Cambridge International AS and A Level?
Why choose Cambridge International AS and A Level Media Studies?
Cambridge AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education) Diploma
How can I find out more?
2. Teacher support.............................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Support materials
2.2 Resource lists
2.3 Training
3. Syllabus content at a glance ........................................................................................... 7
4. Assessment at a glance ................................................................................................. 8
5. Syllabus aims and assessment objectives ................................................................... 11
5.1 Syllabus aims
5.2 Assessment objectives
5.3 Relationship between assessment objectives and components
6. Description of components .......................................................................................... 13
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4