Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Ngata - Aerengamate.
Recommended Prior LearningYear 9 and 10 Te Ao Maori/Te Reo Maori or by special permission from the Head of Te Ao Māori and also an interview.
Mahi A Toi
This course will provide students with a common entry level understanding of the knowledge, skills, attributes and attitudes associated within Māori Arts. Learning ranges from Kowhaiwhai Whakairo Rāranga and Kapa Haka. These are the foundation skills for their journey if they wish to move through to the Level 2 and Level 3 Mahi-ā-Toi. Mahi done throughout the year will be assessed by internal assessment submissions.
Animator/Digital Artist, Actor, Survey Technician, Product Assembler, Patternmaker, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Artistic Director, Auctioneer, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Dancer, Tailor/Dressmaker, Biomedical Engineer, Metal Worker, Fabrication Engineer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryThere is no cost associated with this course.
Course Selection does not guarantee entry, some courses have credit requirements and/or will be reviewed by the Head of Faculity.
Any Costs, Equipment or Unit Standards are a guideline and may change.
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.
Costs
Rutherford College aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.