TREO382

Mahi-a-Rehia: Advanced Maori Performing Arts

30 points

Not offered 2013, offered in 2012

For further information see Aotahi School of Maori and Indigenous Studies

Description

Designed for experienced performers, this course explores advanced elements of moteatea, waiata a-ringa, poi, haka, mau rakau. New material includes taonga puoro (purerehua, hue, putatara, pukaea, koauau and putorino), kakahu (costume), te whare tapere (performance space), drama and theatre, and Polynesian performing arts (Hawaii, Tahiti). Students learn ancient, historical and sacred classic tribal anthems including: Ka riro ra Pou, Wairangi, Te tau o Mataatua, Hei te po, Mangumangu taipo, Pinepine te kura, Ka eke ki Wiwi, Poia Taku Poi and Kura tiwaka. Students are taught composition, texts and the poetry, imagery and symbolism of song and compose a short original waiata.

Prerequisites

Any 15 points in 200-level courses in Aotahi: School of Maori and Indigenous Studies or 30 points in 200-level courses in Arts, Education, Fine Arts, Music and/or Social Work, or
by permission of the Head of School.

Restrictions

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