Bachelor of Māori Art - Maunga Kura Toi (Level 7)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Maunga Kura Toi is designed to enable ākonga to develop traditional skills according to a chosen kaupapa toi; associated rangahau skills; creative process, practice and project management. Maunga Kura Toi is specifically designed to develop artists who have a desire to learn and are passionate about toi Māori, the advancement of toi Māori and its place within te ao Māori
This is not an immersion Māori programme however Māori language and culture are weaved through all kōnae ako with the potential to extend skill and knowledge of te reo Māori, tikanga and āhuatanga Māori through future electives. The degree embraces mātauranga Māori to support people to be reflective, culturally aware and responsive, to think deeply and critically about toi Māori, its challenges and potential. The degree is for those who are committed to working honourably and collaboratively to make a positive difference for the benefit of whānau, hapū and iwi.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry into the first year of this degree, potential students must:
- be at least 16 years of age
- be a New Zealand citizen (or citizen of Australia, Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands) or permanent resident
- attend an interview
- provide evidence of your readiness to study at a degree level. This might be through: successful completion of Kāwai Raupapa - Certificate in Māori Visual Arts Level 4 NCEA Level 2 a Level 4 arts qualification of 120 credits a creative portfolio and CV detailing your experience.
*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.