Overview
Students will be introduced to contemporary Mäori Visual Culture, Ngäpuhi-nui-tonu, with an emphasis on developing practical skills in Whäkairo design, painting, printmaking, clay, drawing and design and research.

Content
Graduates will be able to:

• Discuss political and social issues that have influenced contemporary Mäori Art developments since the 1950s
• Identify and discuss some of the major Mäori artists and their artworks
• Discuss the historical developments and partnership of Mäori within
  the government funding structures
• Apply practical skills for further conceptual developments in their own studio practice
• Demonstrate knowledge of the context and environment of customary
  and trans customary Mäori Art and Design
• Discuss concepts used by Mäori Artists in all art disciplines
• Use basic technical skills in painting, printmaking, clay and drawing
  and design to develop their concepts further
• Demonstrate knowledge of libraries and access to research
  databases throughout public institutions online.

Career Options

• Teaching
• Mäori Liaison
• Self employment
• Mäori Weaponry - Mahi Tü Taua

Admission Information
Entry to the programme is open but one or a combination of the following is desirable:

• Three years’ secondary education
• Prior experience in applied arts in the required strand (for example
  visual art or theatre) would be an advantage. 
• Evidence of suitability based on interview and/or portfolio.

Applicants for whom English is not their first language require a minimum IELTS score of 5.5.

Qualification Gained:

Northland Polytechnic Certificate in Applied Arts – Mäori Art and Design