Overview
The study of famous Māori composers, the revival of some of their compositions and the execution of these compositions through high-level performance.
This paper is offered as one of the Māori Performing Arts papers. The paper focuses on Māori composers and compositions and the execution of these through performance. It will contribute to the Māori performing arts stream of Te Tumu, further developing performance skills from MAOR 108, Waiata: Te Tīmatanga, as well as the extension of knowledge on the performance environment, the composer and the composition.
About this paper
| Paper title | Ngā Manu Taki |
|---|---|
| Subject | Māori Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,318.20 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- MAOR 108
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- More information link
- View more information on the Te Tumu website
- Teaching staff
To be advised.
- Teaching Arrangements
- Includes a Wānanga
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Communication, Cultural understanding, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students, on completion of the paper, will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of some eminent composers and their compositions
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to perform a range of compositions using appropriate actions, facial expressions, body movements and voice control
- Demonstrate the ability to work together as a unit to perform a high-standard bracket of items
- Demonstrate the ability to reflect the meaning of the compositions and enhance the performance through physical animation, vocal projection and the application of customary Māori performance accompaniments
- Appreciate the pressure of preparation for a competitive performance bracket
- Assessment details
Internal assessment 100%
Overview
The study of famous Māori composers, the revival of some of their compositions and the execution of these compositions through high-level performance.
This paper is offered as one of the Māori Performing Arts papers. The paper focuses on Māori composers and compositions and the execution of these through performance. It will contribute to the Māori performing arts stream of Te Tumu, further developing performance skills from MAOR 108, Waiata: Te Tīmatanga, as well as the extension of knowledge on the performance environment, the composer and the composition.
About this paper
| Paper title | Ngā Manu Taki |
|---|---|
| Subject | Māori Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- MAOR 108
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- More information link
- Teaching staff
- Teaching Arrangements
Includes a Wānanga.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Communication, Cultural understanding, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students, on completion of the paper, will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of some eminent composers and their compositions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to perform a range of compositions using appropriate actions, facial expressions, body movements and voice control.
- Demonstrate the ability to work together as a unit to perform a high-standard bracket of items.
- Demonstrate the ability to reflect the meaning of the compositions and enhance the performance through physical animation, vocal projection and the application of customary Māori performance accompaniments.
- Appreciate the pressure of preparation for a competitive performance bracket.
- Assessment details
Internal assessment: 100%.