Te Toi o Ngā Rangi | Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts
Visual Arts
A course by
EIT
A three-year Bachelor’s degree in Māori Visual Arts, taught at EIT's Tairāwhiti campus, focusing on Māori contemporary and traditional art practice, with opportunities to specialise and exhibit, and strong connections to the Māori arts sector.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Tairāwhiti Campus, Gisborne
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Realise intellectual and creative potential
Graduates will be able to develop and demonstrate their full intellectual and creative abilities through art practice.
Effective and confident art professionals
Graduates will become competent, confident, and effective art professionals able to operate in various art, education, and cultural roles.
Affirm importance of Māori cultural foundations
Students will value and apply te reo, tikanga, kawa, and mōteatea as fundamental to Māori artistic expression.
What You're Signing Up For
Te Toi o Ngā Rangi | Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts is a 360-credit, full-time degree taught by leading Māori artists. The programme introduces students to a wide range of art disciplines before supporting specialisation and professional development in Māori visual arts. Emphasis is placed on both traditional practices and contemporary expression within a Māori paradigm, supported by annual exhibitions and marae-based learning. Graduates are prepared for careers as practising artists, educators, curators, and roles within community and creative industries. Academic research is informed by te reo Māori me ona tikanga o Te Tairāwhiti, and graduates are equipped to advance into postgraduate study or contribute confidently in Māori art both locally and globally.
Course Content
- Year 1: Introduction to a broad range of art disciplines and foundational art practice
- Research methods underpinned by traditional Māori protocols and contextual studies
- Year 2: Specialisation in selected art disciplines, complementary elective options
- Art exhibition practice and participation in annual exhibitions
- Marae-based wānanga integrating traditional and contemporary practices
- Year 3: Advanced craft fine-tuning, professional practice, portfolio development
- Te reo Māori and tikanga as fundamental elements throughout study
What you need to know first
University Entrance (UE)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative Arts
Cultural Heritage
Education
Art Curation
Future employment opportunities might be
Practicing artist
Teacher