Study Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours - Matauranga Toi Maori at Massey University in New Zealand,
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Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours - Matauranga Toi Maori

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Study creative arts and help shape a future where te ao Maori is at the forefront of Aotearoa creative industries. A first for Aotearoa tertiary education, the Matauranga Toi Maori major engages te ao Maori in Fine Arts disciplines.The Matauranga Toi Maori major enables you to ground your practice within matauranga Maori as an alternative to some of the other courses within the Fine Arts programme. You will develop the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes necessary to encourage the potential of Matauranga Toi Maori within the landscape of the creative arts.Offered as a new major, subjects within this pathway are delivered through a mixed mode of learning including wananga, noho marae, studio classes and online delivery.Te Rau Karamu Marae will be your kainga where you will be nourished by the mahi toi, kōrero tuku iho, karakia, waiata, and manaakitanga. Your experience in these courses will empower and connect you to becoming an indigenous creative practitioner.

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
NZ$42,110.00 (US$ 25,119) per year
International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Wellington Campus

Wallace Street,

Mount Cook,

Wellington,

6021, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

You must first be enrolled in the Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours to select the Matauranga Toi Maori major.To enter the BFAHons you willsubmit a portfolio if you do well in NCEA Level 2 art design or technology or equivalent you may not need to submit a portfolio. See details below.attend an interview in person or over Zoom.Portfolio requirementsAutomatic entry If you achieved NCEA Level 2 or 3 with Merit or Excellence overall and a Merit or Excellence endorsement in an approved art design or technology subject you have automatic entry and will not have to submit a portfolio. This also applies for Cambridge International students achieving an AS grade A or B in an approved art design or technology subject.Portfolio pre approval entry You can show work in progress to a Massey College of Creative Arts staff member during a school visit Massey Open Day or other University event or video call. Theyll look at examples of your work with you and if it shows the creative potential were looking for theyll sign a portfolio pre approval letter. Then you wont need to submit a final portfolio with your application.Portfolio entry Submit a portfolio showing a selection of your creative work that demonstrates your creative potential with your application to study.Late applications will be considered if space is available.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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