Whangarei Girls’ High School Whangarei Girls’ High School

Level 2 Academy - Toi Māori: Tupu Pūkare

2ACM
Course Description

 Ākonga will be able to explore the elements of maori design in a bilingual environment.  Ākonga will follow tīkanga and work with a range of construction materials, such as wood, resin and other mediums, to complete Toi Maori projects. Students will also complete a first aid course, workplace health and safety. 

This course will take two option lines, then you will be required to select 2REO/2MAOS/2HAKA as your third option. 

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

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  • Ākonga will develop their creativity through understanding the range of materials and apply Te ao Māori concepts to develop a taonga.
  • Workshop technology to develop skills for various industries in the trades.

  • Ākonga will differentiate between multiple approaches and assess options to make decisions to develop a taonga.
  • Developing and producing whakairo using appropriate tikanga.

  • Ākonga will be able to work collaboratively in a workshop environment to ensure all ākonga are able to complete their taonga.
  • Working safely in a workshop environment.


  • Elements of Māori Art and design from a mātauranga māori perspective (traditions).



Year Levels/Departments:

Academy, Careers, Seniors




			
					
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