MAOR224

Special Topic: Taonga: Maori Material Culture

15 points

Not offered 2018, offered in 2011, 2012

For further information see Aotahi School of Maori and Indigenous Studies

Description

Intermediate level projects course researching Maori artefacts and material culture. Includes: recovery of knowledge, traditions and practices; emphasis on skilled work with stone, bone, wood, shell, fibre and feathers. Enrolling students must have a B+ grade average. They are expected to see the Undergraduate Coordinator, find a staff member in the School to supervise their project and submit a two page proposal by February 1st in the year of enrolment. This will count as part of their course work. Successful students are invited to make a short presentation in the School's annual Matariki Research Seminar Series.

Prerequisites

A pass in MAOR114/ARTH108 or any 30 points in 100 level courses in Arts, Education, Fine Arts, Music and Social Work, with a B+ avaerage. Students are expected to see the Undergraduate Coordinator, find a  staff member to supervise their project and submit a two page proposal by February 1st in the year of enrolment. This will count as part of their course work.