heke whare tapere
diploma in literary performing arts
Kia kawea tātou e te Rēhia – Be inspired by the spirit of joy, of entertainment! Te Whare Tapere is an integral activity for the retention of significant iwi and hapū traditions.
A modern day expression of te whare tapere is typically, but not exclusively, kapa haka and all the waiata/haka composed and performed about traditions. It also involves traditional games, storytelling, whakaari, taonga pūoro and costume adornment. These artistic forms are vessels for holding onto our identity, te reo and tikanga.
This one year diploma will introduce you to our pūrākau (stories) of significance from different iwi about the Aotearoa origin of te whare tapere and similar activity. This very hands-on qualification will set you up for further studies and is the first year to our degree programme.
If you’re an entertainer by heart, love the stage, want to delve into the origins of te whare tapere or rekindle your passion for te ao Māori, then this tohu will give you the edge from others competing in the same career space. Iwi, hapū and reo studies will contribute to your growth and understanding as you express yourself through Māori performing arts.
Heke Whare Tapere is the first year of the three year Poutuarongo Whare Tapere degree.
We are now taking Expressions of Interest for the 2024 year to gauge interest, or if you would like more information please click on the button below.
TE REO AND IWI AND HAPŪ STUDIES
Over the year, you will complete weekly tutorials and activities in Te Reo via our online space, Mūrau. These not only prepare you to attend two five-day long hui rumaki reo on campus at the end of each semester; but will further enhance your whare tapere journey as you learn the value and mana our language holds in the performing arts space. Yes, it can be scary, but you will not be taking the journey alone nor do you do not need to have any reo to begin! You will be guided every step of the way with tutor support.
You will also study two papers in Iwi and Hapū studies to compliment your learning, these are often the most rewarding part of study for the majority of our students as they gain a deep connection back to their roots. Your Iwi and Hapū papers will be online with excellent tutor support to help you through, week by week activities. The assignments that you complete will become a taonga and resource for your whānau, marae, iwi and will be treasured for years to come. You are encouraged to complete your iwi and hapū studies through the eyes of a performer and use them to create meaningful taonga for future generations.
Te Reo and Iwi and Hapū studies begin in the first week of the academic year, so you can begin your studies before your first specialisation noho. You will also get the opportunity to meet your reo and iwi and hapū pūkenga during your first noho on campus.
Code:
HWT
Credits:
120
Duration:
1 year
Level:
NZQA Level 5
Delivery:
Residential seminars, self directed learning and online delivery
Location:
Mode:
Bilingual (Māori/English)
Next Intake:
19 Feb - 27 Oct 2024
Tuition Fees:
$3,762.10 (approximately)
Entry Requirements:
Minimum age of 17 years. Regular internet access, email address and computer, laptop, tablet or other suitable mobile device is required.
*Please note this programme is pending external approval and some details may change.
Curriculum
Marautanga
Year One
Calendar
Maramataka
After Graduation
Ka puta te ihu
- Whānau, Hapū and Iwi Health Promoters
- Youth and Community Workers
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