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Overview

Various forms of technologies in Māori Performing Arts including poi and patu, etc. are examined. A practicum component is also included. Taught mainly in Māori.

In this paper students will develop composition and tutoring skills. Students will work in groups to research, compose and choreograph a haka, poi or waiata and then teach this item to the rest of the class. Students will also perform these items to a select audience.

About this paper

Paper title Ngā Hākinakina a Te Māori
Subject Māori Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,053.30
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
MAOR 208
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

tetumu@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Professor Karyn Paringatai

Teaching Arrangements

There will be two wānanga held throughout the semester and weekly 2-hour practicums/composition workshops.

Paper offered every second year.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Cultural understanding, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to compose original haka/waiata and choreograph original and pre-written haka and/or waiata
  • Demonstrate the ability to teach others
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how to perform a range of compositions using appropriate actions, facial expressions, body movements and voice control
  • Demonstrate an ability to work together as a group to perform to a high-standard bracket of items
Assessment details

100% internal assessment.

Overview

Various forms of technologies in Māori Performing Arts including poi and patu, etc. are examined. A practicum component is also included. Taught mainly in Māori.

In this paper students will develop composition and tutoring skills. Students will work in groups to research, compose and choreograph a haka, poi or waiata and then teach this item to the rest of the class. Students will also perform these items to a select audience.

About this paper

Paper title Ngā Hākinakina a Te Māori
Subject Māori Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2027 (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 208
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

tetumu@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Professor Karyn Paringatai

Teaching Arrangements

There will be two wānanga held throughout the semester and weekly 2-hour practicums/composition workshops.

Paper offered every second year.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Cultural understanding, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to compose original haka/waiata and choreograph original and pre-written haka and/or waiata.
  • Demonstrate the ability to teach others.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how to perform a range of compositions using appropriate actions, facial expressions, body movements and voice control.
  • Demonstrate an ability to work together as a group to perform to a high-standard bracket of items.
Assessment details

100% internal assessment.

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