Toi Paematua: Diploma in Māori and Indigenous Art (Level 5)
Course details
About the course
Toi Paematua: Diploma in Māori and Indigenous Art (Level 5) is a Ngā Toi Māori programme consisting of 120 credits. This qualification is intended for practitioners seeking to broaden operational, technical and theoretical knowledge, consistent with tikanga and reo, in one of the following fields of Ngā Toi:
- Whakairo,
- Ngā Mahi ā te Whare Pora,
- Toi Ataata,
- Mau Rākau,
- Māori Performing Arts.
Toi Paematua: Diploma in Māori and Indigenous Art (Level 5) is underpinned by Māori philosophies, Māori principles and Mātauranga Māori. The understanding and application of appropriate tikanga and kawa to toi practice is integral to this programme.
The intention of this focus is to develop practitioners who are ethical and responsible kaitiaki of their kaupapa toi. In addition to gaining new artistic skills and techniques, Toi Paematua students will be intrinsically rewarded, as they gain a deeper understanding of themselves and Te Ao Māori.
Graduates of this qualification will contribute to New Zealand as self-managing
practitioners of Ngā Toi within defined contexts able to complete projects, and
assist in the management, leadership, and kaitiakitanga of Ngā Toi.
Entry requirements
To enrol in this programme, a potential student must:
- be at least 16 years of age
- be a New Zealand citizen (or citizen of Australia, Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands) or permanent resident
- have successfully completed the Level 4 Kāwai Raupapa certificate or an equivalent Toi Maori qualification consisting of 120 Level 4 credits, or can provide evidence of equivalent experience which could include an art portfolio
- attend an interview and selection process to demonstrate suitability to the programme.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Established in 1984, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa will provide holistic education opportunities of the highest quality for Māori, peoples of Aotearoa and the world.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary education providers. We offer a comprehensive range of certificate to degree level qualifications to New Zealanders of all ages and walks of life.
Operating from over 80 locations throughout the country, we provide a unique learning environment. We aim to overcome barriers to learning, and to meet the needs of all within the communities we serve.
Guided by Māori principles and values, we take great pride in this nurturing and inclusive learning environment, as well as the depth and diversity of our courses in small business, computing, social work, teaching, Māori performing arts and te reo Māori.