Master of Māori Visual Arts
Visual Arts
A course by
Massey University
Challenge your own toi Māori practice and learn from leading artists with Massey's Master of Māori Visual Arts. Develop your own creative voice grounded in Māori or indigenous visual culture through advanced studio practice and research.
NZ$11,615
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Expand art practice with Māori kaupapa
Develop sophisticated, individual creative work that is rooted in Māori or indigenous visual culture.
Studio-based learning
Undertake advanced and mentored studio practice, developing a body of work informed by critical inquiry.
About This Course
The Master of Māori Visual Arts (MMVA) at Massey University develops students’ unique creative practices in a kaupapa Māori environment, mentored by practising artists. It is designed for those seeking to extend their art practice, grounded in Māori or indigenous visual culture. The programme offers advanced studio work, critical inquiry, and research in areas such as carving, weaving, and kowhaiwhai, while encouraging unique, identity-driven art. Flexible delivery allows study on-campus or by distance, with full-time or part-time options.
Course Content
- Individually designed programme of advanced studio practice in Māori or indigenous visual culture
- Customary practices: carving, weaving, kowhaiwhai
- Critical engagement with identity and visual culture
- Research and applied practice relevant to individual cultural contexts
- Development of a major creative project or body of work
- Exhibition of work and public presentation
- Development of research methodologies appropriate for Māori communities
- Study of Māori development frameworks and strategies
- Advanced Māori literature and oral traditions
- Heritage Aotearoa: the dynamics of Māori culture and heritage
- Collection and Museum management (optional)
- Exhibition coordination and thesis practicum
Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts or equivalent
Build towards these roles
Full-time or part-time contemporary art practiceExhibition practiceCultural sector roles (galleries, museums, iwi organisations)Creative practice in Māori/indigenous visual arts
Build skills in these industries
ArtsVisual ArtsMāori Arts
