TREO282-15S2 (C) Semester Two 2015

Kapa Haka - Introducing Maori Performing Arts

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2015
End Date: Sunday, 15 November 2015
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 24 July 2015
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 9 October 2015

Description

Designed for Maori and non-Maori, performance competent and new learners, language and non-language students this course takes the class on a journey of exploration to a high level of performance. Course content includes study of the mythological and traditional origins and customs of performing arts from moteatea (traditional song), poi (ball dance), waiata a-ringa (action song), haka and the art of warfare and mau rakau (weaponry - ti rakau, titi torea, hapai rakau, taiaha, patu). The course also covers the role of male and female leaders, biographies of important composers and the renaissance of kapa haka and its place in Maori culture and society. Students learn a full performance bracket and a selection of ancient, historical and sacred classic tribal anthems.

Prerequisites

Any 15 points in 100 level course in Aotahi: School of Maori and Indigenous Studies or 30 points in 100 level courses in Arts, Education, Fine Arts, Music  and Social Work, or
by permission of the Head of School.

Restrictions

MAOR265, MAOR282, TREO382, MUSA252

Equivalent Courses

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Essay 30% Essay
Practical performance & Report 40% Practical performance and report
In-class test 30% Test (in-class)

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $697.00

International fee $2,913.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Aotahi School of Maori and Indigenous Studies .

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