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Designed for Maori and non-Maori, performance competent and new learners, language and non-language students this course takes the class on a journey of exploration to a high level of performance. Course content includes study of the mythological and traditional origins and customs of performing arts from moteatea (traditional song), poi (ball dance), waiata a-ringa (action song), haka and the art of warfare and mau rakau (weaponry - ti rakau, titi torea, hapai rakau, taiaha, patu). The course also covers the role of male and female leaders, biographies of important composers and the renaissance of kapa haka and its place in Maori culture and society. Students learn a full performance bracket and a selection of ancient, historical and sacred classic tribal anthems.
Any 15 points in 100 level course in Aotahi: School of Maori and Indigenous Studies or 30 points in 100 level courses in Arts, Education, Fine Arts, Music and Social Work, orby permission of the Head of School.
MAOR265, MAOR282, TREO382, MUSA252
MAOR282, MUSA252
For further information see Aotahi School of Maori and Indigenous Studies Head of Department
Domestic fee $670.00
International fee $2,850.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Aotahi School of Maori and Indigenous Studies .