Whakairo - Carving - Kāwai Raupapa - Certificate in Māori and Indigenous Art (Level 4)
Course details
魅影直播 the course
If you鈥檝e always wanted to learn about whakairo (M膩ori carving), this programme is a great place to start. You鈥檒l complete practical projects and learn the hands-on processes for carving.
Our kaiako (tutors) are experienced carvers who鈥檒l teach you the techniques, history and tikanga associated with the ancient art form of whakairo.
When you pass this programme, you'll get this qualification:
- New Zealand Certificate in Ng膩 Toi Level 4 (Whakairo)
You'll learn about:
- M膩ori patterns and designs
- time and project management
- drawing and design
- technical skill in carving
- other toi practitioners
- rangahau (research)
- history, tikanga and cultural practices relating to carving.
Entry requirements
To enrol in this programme, a potential student must be:
- be at least 16 years of age
- be a New Zealand citizen (or citizen of Australia, Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands) or permanent resident
- submit a portfolio of creative practice
- attend an interview and selection process to demonstrate suitability to the programme.
*This course is not available to international students.
魅影直播 the provider
Established in 1984, Te 奥腻苍补苍驳补 o Aotearoa will provide holistic education opportunities of the highest quality for M膩ori, peoples of Aotearoa and the world.
Te 奥腻苍补苍驳补 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 M膩ori 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, M膩ori performing arts and te reo M膩ori.