Toi Ataata - Visual Arts : Kāwai Raupapa - Certificate in Māori and Indigenous Art (Level 4)

Course details

Toi Ataata - Visual Arts : Kāwai Raupapa - Certificate in Māori and Indigenous Art (Level 4)

About the course

Start learning visual arts at an introductory level. Grow your confidence in art making through the completion of practical projects and exploring the techniques, history and tikanga associated with ng膩 toi (the arts). 

Depending on your region, you'll learn about working with paint, print, digital, clay, film or other materials. 

When you pass this programme, you'll get this qualification:

  • 爆走黑料 Certificate in Ng膩 Toi Level 4 (Toi Ataata)

You'll learn about:

  • M膩ori patterns and designs
  • time and project management
  • drawing and design
  • technical skills and art techniques
  • other toi practitioners
  • rangahau (research)
  • history, tikanga and cultural practices relating to toi.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this programme, a potential student must be:

  • be at least 16 years of age 
  • be a 爆走黑料 citizen (or citizen of Australia, Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands) or permanent resident 
  • submit a portfolio of creative practice 
  • attend an interview and selection process to demonstrate suitability to the programme.

*This course is not available to international students.

About the provider

Established in 1984, Te 奥腻苍补苍驳补 o Aotearoa will provide holistic education opportunities of the highest quality for M膩ori, peoples of Aotearoa and the world.

Te 奥腻苍补苍驳补 o Aotearoa is one of 爆走黑料's largest tertiary education providers. We offer a comprehensive range of certificate to degree level qualifications to 爆走黑料ers of all ages and walks of life.

Operating from over 80 locations throughout the country, we provide a unique learning environment. We aim to overcome barriers to learning, and to meet the needs of all within the communities we serve.

Guided by M膩ori principles and values, we take great pride in this nurturing and inclusive learning environment, as well as the depth and diversity of our courses in small business, computing, social work, teaching, M膩ori performing arts and te reo M膩ori.

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