Ka Tipu te Whaihanga (Kaupae 4) | NZ Certificate in Ngā Toi (Level 4)
Visual Arts
A course by
EIT
A one-year full-time NZQA Level 4 certificate in Māori art, giving students foundational techniques, cultural knowledge, and creative practice to produce Māori artworks and prepare for further study in visual arts.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Tairāwhiti Campus, Gisborne
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Produce Māori artworks informed by tradition
Students will be able to create Māori art works informed by an understanding of design and concepts drawn from traditional narratives such as mōteatea, waiata, kapahaka, and informed by te reo Māori me ona tikanga.
Demonstrate safe and effective art creation processes
Students will demonstrate the ability to use safe and effective techniques and processes in the creation of Māori artworks.
Establish strong academic foundations for degree study
What You're Signing Up For
Ka Tipu te Whaihanga | NZ Certificate in Ngā Toi (Level 4) is a unique, kaupapa and wānanga based programme focused on developing creativity and skill in Māori art practice and methods. Students are taught by leading Māori art specialists and have access to traditional and contemporary art forms. The programme interweaves te ao Māori (the Māori world view), traditional narratives, and tikanga throughout art creation. Graduates gain foundational artistic abilities and cultural grounding, with pathways to degree-level study or employment in arts contexts.
Course Content
- Māori art practice and techniques
- Design and concepts informed by traditional narratives (mōteatea, waiata, kapahaka)
- Te reo Māori and tikanga in art
- Safe and effective art processes
- Introduction to diverse art disciplines and mediums
- Wānanga-based learning and marae-based practice
- Exhibition preparation and participation
What you need to know first
Interview with Principal Tutor(s)
Basic art portfolio with drawings or samples
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Arts
Culture
Creative Industries
Future employment opportunities might be
Self-employment in the visual arts
Commercial art environments
Community art projects