Rutherford College

Level 2 Maori Studies

12AT2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Ngata - Aerengamate.

Recommended Prior Learning

10 Credits from Year 12 Mahi-ā-Toi or by special permission from the Head of Te Ao Māori and also an interview.

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Maori Studies

In this course students will be aiming for Level 2 credits towards NCEA, Creative Industries Endorsement. Mahi done throughout the year will be assessed by internal assessment submissions. 

In Level 2 Mahi-ā-Toi academy, students will analyse factors that influence the quality of individual performance in applied settings. Students complete units based on Toi Maori which covers Kapa Haka, Whakairo, Korero and Kowhaiwhai. 

Students apply advanced theory and apply their learning in practical settings. A component of Mahi-ā-Toi is committing to a 10 week programme at Unitec, gaining experience in a Tertiary environment. Another component is to commit to a week long trip to the Awatere on the east coast to gain work experience as an iwi carver.

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Learning Areas:

Te Ao Māori

Assessment Information

This course is not endorseable.

Level 3 Mahi A Toi

Advertising Specialist, Artist, Beauty Therapist, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Interior Designer, Musician, Event Manager, Jeweller, Make-up Artist, Curator, Demonstrator, Animator/Digital Artist, Actor, Copywriter, Anaesthetist, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Barrister, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Author, Dancer, Tattoo Artist, Midwife, Urban/Regional Planner, Elected Government Representative, Psychologist, Journalist, Graphic Designer

Disclaimer

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.