New Zealand Certificate in Performing Arts (Level 3)
Performing
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Begin to specialise in Māori and Pacific performing arts or Music. Learn beginner skills in individual and ensemble performance. Become immersed in cultural frameworks that inform and inspire creative flair.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 17 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Develop basic performance skills
Gain beginner skills in individual and ensemble performance within your chosen strand (Māori and Pasifika or music).
Learn cultural frameworks of performance
Become immersed in Māori and Pacific cultural practices that inform and inspire performance and creative expression.
Prepare and perform in ensembles
Work collaboratively to develop and perform in ensemble settings, taking responsibility for personal performance and communication.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Performing Arts (Level 3) introduces students to the fundamentals of performance, focusing on either Māori and Pasifika performing arts or music. Learners gain beginner-level skills in individual and ensemble performance, develop practical abilities relevant to the industry, and are immersed in cultural and creative frameworks. The programme is designed as a pathway towards higher study or entry-level employment in the performing arts industries.
Course Content
- Introduction to Māori and Pasifika Performing Arts
- Māori and Pasifika Performing Arts
- Māori and Pasifika Technique Studies
- Ensemble Workshop
- Ensemble Performance
- Introduction to Music and the Music Industry
- Music Instrument Studies
What you need to know first
Dance: Evidence of physical capability to complete the programme based on audition
International: IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0), or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Performing Arts
Music
Future employment opportunities might be
Novice performer in the performing arts industry (e.g. musician, dance performer)
Community and cultural performance-based contexts