
Heke Toi Whakarākai
Diploma in Design and Art
Toi Whakarākai aims to increase the number of Māori artists who are skilled in traditional techniques and who can significantly contribute towards the wellbeing and development of their marae, hapū and whānau. Students will choose between a weaving or carving pathway. Iwi and hapū studies and te reo Māori are a key part of all Toi Whakarākai programmes.
Whakairo (Carving)
If you have ever stood in the middle of a meeting house and stared intently at the carvings contained within, are hands-on and love creating, then put your hands to the chisel and begin your creative career pursuing the arts of our tūpuna with this one year diploma in carving.
You will be introduced to the skills and knowledge handed down through generations of tūpuna Maōri relating to Hineraukatauri, Mataora, Tū-mata-uenga and Rongo-mā-Tāne. You will learn pūrākau, the origins, design and creation of tāonga pūoro, kōwhaiwhai, whakairo rākau as well as tikanga and workshop practises.
This very practical hands-on diploma is the first year of the degree, Poutuarongo Toi Whakarākai (Whakairo) and combined with Iwi and Hapū Studies will allow you to flourish as an artist within the growing contemporary indigenous art movement.
Raranga (Weaving)
Experience the benefit of art and creativity in a uniquely kaupapa Māori environment and become a proponent for taonga toi within your whānau, hapū and iwi.
This one year diploma introduces you to traditional concepts in design and practise. You will develop an understanding of traditional design – its components and the world it was born in.
The world of natural materials, their collection and preparation is explored through the medium of woven taonga. The techniques of tāniko, whatu and raranga are employed to create indigenous fashion and other woven art forms. Iwi, hapū and reo studies will enrich your learning and appreciation for taonga held by your whānau hapū and iwi.
This tohu is perfect if you are seeking to stimulate your inherent creative self both in the visual and language arenas. This diploma is the first year of study toward the three year degree programme.
Heke Toi Whakarākai
Diploma in Design and Art
Code: HToi
Credits: 120
Duration: 1 year
Level: NZQA Level 5
Delivery: Residential seminars, self directed learning and online delivery
Mode: Bilingual (Māori/English)
Next Intake: Huringa 1 (March)
Entry Requirements: Minimum age of 17 years. Regular internet access, email address and computer, laptop, tablet or other suitable mobile device is required.
Tuition Fees: Whakairo - $5,368 (approximately)
Raranga - $3,882 (approximately)
Curriculum
Marautanga
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Year One
COURSE OF STUDY
PTOIA101A Foundation in Ngā Toi: Raukatauri OR
PTOIA101B Foundation in Ngā Toi: Whatu/Tāniko
PTOIA102A Ngā Toi 1 - Tumatauenga OR
PTOIA102B Ngā Toi - Whatu/Tāniko
PTOIA103A Ngā Toi 2 - Rongomātāne OR
PTOIA103B Ngā Toi 2 - Raranga
PTOIA104A Ngā Toi 3 - Mataora OR
PTOIA104B Ngā Toi 3 - RarangaIWI AND HAPŪ
IWI101 Private Study of One Marae
IWI102 Private Study of Iwi HistorTE REO MĀORI
REO101 Hui Rumaki Reo 1
REO102 Hui Rumaki Reo 2