
Poutuarongo Hiko-rau
Bachelor of Animation and Graphic Design
Hiko-Rau studies provides a solid grounding in graphic design, multimedia and animation with an emphasis on the stories and histories of Māori. Gain a new vitality and respect for ngā pūrākau Māori and their associated traditions by researching the kōrero within your hapū and iwi. Develop proficiency in te reo Māori and apply to your creative designs.
Heke Hiko-Rau is a one year introductory programme to techniques in animation and multimedia production. Carry out a study on your marae and learn the foundations of te reo Māori, including mihimihi, waiata and karakia.
Years two and three of the Poutuarongo Hiko-Rau degree include studies in advanced application of design and animation techniques, anatomy, design and production for the web, and an introduction to computer game development. You will also look further into your hapū activites and continue to extend your reo skills.
*Hiko-Rau courses will not be offered in 2018.
Curriculum
Marautanga
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Year One
COURSE OF STUDY
PHR101 Techniques in 2D Art andAnimation
PHR102 Introduction to 3D Animation
PHR103 Scripting and Story Boarding
PHR104 Multimedia for Production and the Web
PHR105 Techniques in 3D Animation
PHR106 Multimedia for Interactive CD ProductionIWI AND HAPŪ
ART101 Private Study of One Marae
ART102 Private Study of Iwi History
ART103 Interviews with Two KaumātuaTE REO MĀORI
REO101W or REO101M Akoranga ā-wiki Weekly Reo Classes or Te Ako Mai i Tawhiti (Distance Learning)
REO102H Hui Rumaki Reo 1
REO103H Hui Rumaki Reo 2 -
Year Two
COURSE OF STUDY
PHR201 Advanced Art and 2D Animation
PHR202 Advanced Techniques in 3D Animation
PHR203 Advanced Scripting and Storyboarding
PHR204 Professional Design for Production and the Web
PHR205 Production Quality in 3D Animation
PHR206 Advanced Art and Anatomical StudiesIWI AND HAPŪ
ART201 Private Study of One Hapū
Choose two of the following Iwi & Hapū papers
ART202 Selected Private Studies
ART203 Usage of a Marae in any 12 Month Period
ART204 Study of a Living Artist
ART205 Taonga / TreasuresTE REO MĀORI
REO201W or REO201M Akoranga ā-wiki (Weekly Reo Classes) or Te Ako Mai i Tawhiti (Distance Learning)
REO202H Hui Rumaki Reo Hui 1
REO203H Hui Rumaki Reo Hui 2 -
Year Three
COURSE OF STUDY
PHR301 Computer Game Art
PHR302 3D Modelling & Animation for Computer Game Production
PHR303 Computer Game History
PHR304 Future Innovations in Computer Gaming
PHR305 Computer Programming for Computer Game Production
PHR306 Technological Advancements in Computer GamingIWI AND HAPŪ
ART301 State of Te Reo Māori in a Selected Hapū
ART302 Oral Literature Studies
ART303 Hapū and Iwi PerformanceTE REO MĀORI
REO301W or REO301M Akoranga ā-wiki (Weekly Reo Classes) or Te Ako Mai i Tawhiti (Distance Learning)
REO302H Hui Rumaki Reo Hui 1
REO303H Hui Rumaki Reo Hui 2