Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao / Poutiritāeo) | Master of Professional Creative Practice
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
Program Overview
Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao / Poutiritāeo) is a Master of Professional Creative Practice program that combines European and Māori creative cultures. It offers a blended format of online study, workshops, and research by creative practice, allowing students to refine their skills, explore new avenues of creativity, and prepare for a range of professional roles in the creative industries. The program is delivered by experienced staff from Toihoukura and IDEAschool, as well as practicing artists and creative professionals.
Program Outline
Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao / Poutiritāeo) | Master of Professional Creative Practice
Degree Overview:
Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao / Poutiritāeo) | Master of Professional Creative Practice is a program designed to advance your creative career. It offers a unique perspective from both European and Māori creative cultures, allowing you to explore a wide selection of media and deepen your practice. Through guided reflection, research, and professional practice, you'll refine your existing skills and knowledge, and explore new avenues of creativity.
Outline:
Delivery:
The program is delivered in a "blended" format, combining online study with compulsory wānanga (workshops) and research by creative practice. You'll engage with staff and students from both Toihoukura in Tairāwhiti and IDEAschool in Hawke's Bay, as well as with students and practitioners from across Aotearoa and potentially globally.
Structure:
- Level: 8-9
- Length: 18-24 months full-time (depending on the qualification chosen)
- Credits:
- Poutiriao: 180 credits
- Poutiritāeo: 240 credits
- Modules:
- Four compulsory courses
- Develop a body of creative work
Content:
The program focuses on developing your professional practices, processes, and knowledge.
Teaching:
- Instructional Approach:
- Guided reflection
- Research
- Professional practice
- Wānanga (workshops)
- Faculty:
- Experienced staff from both Toihoukura and IDEAschool
- Practicing artists and creative professionals
Careers:
- The program prepares you for a range of professional roles in the creative industries.
- Potential career paths include:
- Artist
- Designer
- Writer
- Filmmaker
- Educator
- Arts administrator
- And more
- The program also equips you with the skills and knowledge to pursue further research or postgraduate studies.
Other:
- Mātauranga Māori Focus:
- Toihoukura offers Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao / Poutiritāeo) with a specific Māori knowledge focus. Please note that this information is current as of the date of publication and may have changed.
Overview:
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) is a tertiary provider serving Hawke's Bay and the East Coast of New Zealand. It offers a wide range of programs, including postgraduate, degree, diploma, and certificate levels, across various subject areas.
Services Offered:
EIT provides a comprehensive range of student services, including:
Academic Support:
Learning support services, library resources, and program timetables.Student Life:
Cafés, student village, and a student association.Wellbeing:
Health center, disability support services, and chaplain service.Careers:
Careers advice, internships, and graduate destination surveys.International Student Support:
Dedicated services for international students, including accommodation assistance, visa information, and English language programs.Student Life and Campus Experience:
EIT offers a vibrant campus experience with various facilities and activities. Students can enjoy:
Multiple Campuses:
Locations in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), and Auckland, with regional learning centers in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Tokomaru Bay, Waipukurau, and Wairoa.Campus Tours:
Opportunities to tour campuses and meet faculty staff.Student Events:
Information and enrolment days, social events, and workshops.Public Services:
Access to public services like restaurants, beauty therapy clinics, barber shops, massage clinics, and facility hire.Key Reasons to Study There:
Extensive Program Offerings:
Over 160 programs across a wide range of subject areas.Supportive Environment:
Dedicated student services and a focus on student success.Industry Partnerships:
Strong connections with industry partners, providing practical experience and career opportunities.Regional Focus:
Serving the specific needs of Hawke's Bay and the East Coast.Academic Programs:
EIT offers programs in the following key areas:
Agriculture:
Animal management, veterinary nursing, horticulture, viticulture, and wine science.Arts & Design:
Creative studies, fashion, music, and Māori art and design.Business:
Accounting, management, marketing, and tourism.Computing:
Software development, cybersecurity, and data analytics.Health & Sport Science:
Nursing, health science, sport, exercise, and massage therapy.Trades & Technology:
Engineering, construction, and automotive.Māori Studies:
Language, culture, and history.Teaching:
Primary and secondary education.Other:
EIT is part of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, a national network of institutes. The institution is committed to providing high-quality education and training that meets the needs of the local community and the wider New Zealand economy.
Entry Requirements:
Domestic Entry Requirements
- A NZQF-listed Bachelor's or higher level degree (or equivalent) in a creative practice field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average as per the EIT | Te Pūkenga specified 11-point achievement-based grading system.
- Provisional admission on the basis of an evaluation of a portfolio of work, in the absence of the above.
Māori/English Language Entry Requirements
- either Te Reo Māori or English
- Applicants with the language fluency to support it may complete their assessments in Te Reo Māori.
- an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the program
Entry with Credit
International Entry Requirements
- An undergraduate degree in a creative practice with a B average or better, or
- **Upon successful completion of two courses (B average) from the schedule to the regulations of the Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiri-ā-rangi)| Bachelor of Professional Creative Practice (Honours) (Level 8), they can gain admission to the Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao).
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the program.
- English language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following:
- New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 5 (Academic)
- IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0
- PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50
- International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a program in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)
