237117

Māori Art and Design Studio I - Toi Atea

An introduction to the development of personal forms of expression though an engagement with the values, concepts, traditions, art/design forms and structures of the whare whakairo.

Course code

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237117

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

100-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Visual and Material Culture

Course planning information

Course notes

Welcoming students across all disciplines in the College of Creative Arts, this module will introduce you to modes of creative expression in response to the campus marae, Te Rau Karamu. Students will work with a team of Māori artists and lecturers to create new work that explores a range of values, concepts, traditions in relation to whakapapa and the whare whakairo. This is open to all students who whakapapa to Te Moana-nui-a-kiwa (Māori and Pacific).

Restrictions

Similar content
197117

You cannot enrol in this course if you have passed (or are enrolled in) any of the course(s) above as these courses have similar content or content at a higher level.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Identify the architectural elements, values and concepts associated with the whare whakairo.
  • 2 Demonstrate knowledge of the basic working processes involved in producing some of the major art forms of the whare whakairo. (kowhaiwhai, tukutuku, raranga, and whakairo).
  • 3 Understand the major compositional structures of some of the major art forms of the whare whakairo.
  • 4 Produce contemporary images and forms based on an understanding and respect for the customary art forms of the whare whakairo.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Creative compositions 1 2 3 4 50%
Creative compositions 2 3 4 50%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

There are no set texts for this course.