Overview

Indigenous Narrative

Introduction

Indigenous Narrative explores ways of representing Indigenous stories, history, and people through the cinema and video game industry. A good understanding of Indigenous narrative is important for anyone working in the digital screen industry in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.

Indigenous Narrative

What will my study involve?

Study the only Indigenous Narrative specialisation in Aotearoa.
This subject will complement your major, by adding a foundational indigenous understanding to anything you do.
Examine the political, historical, social, cultural, and ideological influences that shape the way Māori and Indigenous people are often portrayed in film and media and understand your role in producing authentic stories.
Te Whare Pūrākau Academy Scholarships are available annually for Māori, Pasifika, and other Indigenous students to gain mentorship and leverage from classes and wānanga with industry experts.

Indigenous Narrative

Courses

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Indigenous Narrative minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Product Design, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:

TITO101 Māori Storytelling
TITO201 Indigilit: Indigenous Literature in Aotearoa and Beyond
TITO202 Kiriata: Māori Film and Media
30 points of courses chosen from these options

Those on a Te Whare Pūrākau Academy Scholarship will take these courses instead of the 30-point options above.

Certificate in Indigenous Narrative

UC also offers a Certificate in Indigenous Narrative designed as professional development for anyone working in cinema, broadcasting, and video game industries to develop their Indigenous awareness.

Indigenous Narrative

Career opportunities

You can write your own stories or support other creative productions as a large number of global companies are seeking our technical and cultural expertise.

This study will also prepare you for roles outside of Aotearoa, particularly in countries aiming for more inclusivity and accuracy in their creative projects.

Career pathways could include: