Pukekohe High School
This course requires 2 options.
Year 10 Ngaa Toi - Core
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Matua T. Frearson-Kirkwood, Mrs V. Moore-Allen, Mrs J. Chamberlain.
This is an exciting new visual arts course which was introduced for the first time in 2024.
Aakonga will learn about and make a wide range of art works using different materials and processes inspired by traditional and contemporary Maaori Art forms. You can look forward to learning about and making the following kinds of art works from your teacher, and maybe from guest Maaori artists:
- Harakeke and Weaving: learn about the protocols of caring for harakeke and kaitiakitanga. Weave a variety of materials, including harakeke, paper, or contemporary materials.
- Maaori Pattern – learn about traditional art forms that use pattern, such as koowhaiwhai, taaniko & tukutuku. Learn about patterns, symbolism, & their meanings. Explore pattern in drawing.
- Develop pattern into Painting. Learn about traditional and contemporary Maaori art forms and artists' work. Explore colour as meaning in composition. Develop painting skills. Make individual & collaborative art works.
- Develop patterns into woodcut and printmaking – look at traditional & contemporary Maaori artists' work. Develop woodcutting skills using small chisels. Make an edition of prints.
- Make kooauau (Maaori flutes) from clay. Learn a little bit about traditional Maaori music. Learn from a guest Maaori musician.
- Make 3D sculpture from natural materials
- Learn about, share and discuss Maaori legends and local stories.
- Learn about metaphorical ways of thinking & expressing ideas, and about objects as taonga.
Recommended Prior Learning
Studying Year 9 Art will be a helpful foundation, but aakonga are welcomed into this course without prior learning in Year 9.
Pathway
This course will provide a pathway through to NCEA Year 11 Contemporary TOI, or alternatively to Year 11 Art or Photo-Design.
Learning and achievement in Visual Arts courses can pathway students on to a wide range of opportunities and tertiary pathways. There are several tertiary courses in the country which focus specifically on Ngaa Toi Maori Visual Arts diplomas and degrees:
- Massey University - 'Toioho Ki Aapiti Maaori Visual Arts' degree
- Massey University - Bachelor of Maaori Visual Arts - BVMA
- Te Waananga O Aoteroa - 'Maunga Kura Toi - Bachelor of Maori Arts - Visual Arts'
- Te Waananga O Aoteroa - 'Toi Paematua - Diploma in Maaori and Indigenous Art - Visual Arts
- Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) - Level 4 Certificate; Level 5 Diploma; Te Toi o Ngaa Rangi - Bachelor of Maaori Visual Arts
- NorthTec - Maunga Kura Toi (Bachelor of Māori Arts)
- Te Puia - NZ Maaori Arts and Crafts Institute, Rotorua
Learning and achievement in the Arts at PHS can deeply enhance the abilities and maturity of our aakonga in multiple ways.
- In this course you will develop knowledge and awareness of traditional and contemporary Maaori art forms, and the work of many Maaori artists.
- You will develop knowledge about yourself and your cultural connections.
- You will build your creativity, confidence, thinking, research and communication skills.
All of these are essential skills in any career pathway and in life.
Assessment Information
Assessment will be based on practical work and development of a student art journal. Students will make work individually and collaboratively.
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