Total Credits Available:
24 Credits.
Course Description:
Toi Māori - Whakairo Wheua, Pounamu, Kōhatu, Kirihou, Rino.
This akomanga will be working alongside the Te Reo Māori , or it may be split into semester courses over 2 lines. To apply Maori art conventions, designs and practices thus developing Whakairo through traditional and modern means. On-going research, interpretation of meaning and the impact of technology on practice and production will be conducted simultaneously.
Assessments that students will undertake during the year:
- Mahi Whakarongo
- Mahi Kōrero
- Mahi Whakairo
- Mahi Toi
Standards assessed: (these may change)
U.S. 23013 v3 Create Whakairo. (Internal: 6 Credits)
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U.S. 23014 v3 Develop ideas to create whakairo. (Internal: 6 Credits)
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U.S. 23015 v3 Demonstrate knowledge of the composition, presentation and production of whakairo to interpret meaning. (Internal: 6 Credits)
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U.S. 23016 v3 Explain change in whakairo practises and whakairo production. (Internal: 6 Credits).
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Entry Requirements: (entry into courses are subject to head of department approval)
It is recommended that people undertaking this standard have already achieved the standards at Level 2 from the domain Te Ara Tauira, and consider working towards standards at Level 2 or above from the subfield Reo Māori. If you did not take the course at Level 2, or achieved fewer than 14 credits in that course, you will need HOD approval.
Possible Further Study Opportunities:
Massey University – Māori Visual Arts
Te Puia - National Wood Carving School
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa – Whakairo – Carving
NMIT (Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology) – NZ Certificate in Ngā Toi Level 3
Northland Polytechnic – Bachelor of Māori Art
EIT (Eastern Institute of NZ) – NZ Certificate in Ngā Toi Level 4, Diploma in Ngā Toi Level 5 and Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts
Example of employment opportunities:
Māori artist:
www.careers.govt.nz/jobs-database/arts-and-media/creative-design/artist/
https://www.newzealand.com/int/feature/maori-arts/
https://www.maoriart.org.nz/carving.html
https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/discover/our-stories/iconic-maori-rock-carvings-to-get-significant-facelift/
http://www.artbythesea.co.nz/joekemp.htm
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