Level 2 Māori Performing Arts
12MPA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr W. Hippolite
Recommended Prior LearningCo-requisites: Level 1 Te Reo Māori.
This is a mainly practical course which focuses on extending knowledge and skills in the four key areas of Māori performing arts: Haka, Waiata, Poi and Waiata-ā-ringa.
Course Overview
Term 1
Mōteatea - E Koro Pāroa, Tērā koia, Ka tiro noa,
Waiata ā ringa - Terina, Ka noho au, E ngā tini mate
The elements of Te Ao Haka.
Composing a haka.
Term 2
Haka - Tau ka tau, Te Pūru, Takatakahia
The elements of Te Ao Haka continued.
Composing a haka continued.
Term 3
Preparation for external assessments. Completing internal assessments.
Term 4
Waiata and haka for level 3.
Pathway Career Pathways
Artistic Director, Actor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Baker, Counsellor, Trainer, Interpreter, Musician, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide