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 | Maori Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2025 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $993.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- MAOR 208
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- More information link
- View more information on the Te Tumu website
- Teaching staff
- 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.