Master of Māori Visual Arts
Program Overview
Students develop their artistic voice, engage in research, and work with leading Māori artists in a culturally rich environment. The program is open to Māori and Pākehā artists and is also available online for distance learners.
Program Outline
You'll be mentored and encouraged by leading contemporary and traditional Māori artists. The program is also open to Pākehā artists.
This program emphasizes:
- Engagement in research and applied practices relevant to individual cultural contexts.
Outline:
Program Structure
Full-time students take 120 credits per year, or 60 credits per semester. The program structure consists of three parts:
Part One (60-180 credits):
Students can select from various 30-credit courses in areas including:
- Tino Rangatiratanga: Strategic Māori Development
- Te Tau-Ihu o te Reo: Advanced Māori Literature
- Te Kaupapa Whakairo: Advanced Carving Techniques
- Te Waka Toi: Advanced Weaving Techniques
- Te Tataitanga Matatau: Advanced Studio Practice
Part Two (120-240 credits):
Students focus on two main areas:
- Te Tataitanga Matatau (Master of Māori & Indigenous Arts & Design): Advanced Studio Practice
- Te Tataiohanga (Master of Visual Art): Advanced Studio Practice
Part Three (Masters thesis, 60 credits)
This program focuses on a chosen research topic.
Part Two Content:
Te Tataitanga Matatau (Master of Māori & Indigenous Arts & Design) - 240 credits
This option allows students to develop a strong understanding of Māori and indigenous visual culture. The program includes various studio courses, such as:
> Te Tataiao (90 credits): Advanced Studio Practice in Māori or Indigenous Visual Art
> Rangahau Tohunga Waka (30 credits): Advanced Carving Studio
> Rangahau Tohunga Toi Whakairo (30 credits): Advanced Weaving Techniques
> Rangahau Whakairo: Pre-thesis Practicum (120 credits): Thesis preparation through the development of individual work
> Ngā Miro Kapa Hanga Whare: Thesis Practicum (60 credits): Thesis focusing on the design, construction, and completion of a whare whakairo (meeting house)
Assessment: The assessment methods may vary depending on the specific courses taken. However, they may include:
- Portfolios
- Essays
- Studio presentations and critiques
- Thesis defense
Teaching:
- Students will work with leading Māori artists.
- The studio environment fosters individual exploration and collaboration with other artists.
Other:
- This is a unique program for developing advanced studio practice skills in a culturally rich environment.
Additional Notes:
This program is also offered online, providing flexibility for distance learners. To be eligible for admission, you must hold a relevant bachelor's degree or have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Māori Visual Arts.
Massey University of New Zealand - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
Overview:
Massey University is a research-led university in New Zealand, known for its excellence in innovation and the creation of new knowledge. It offers a wide range of academic programs and support services to students.
Services Offered:
Massey University provides a variety of support services to students, including: *
Academic support:
Guidance and resources for academic success. *Student life services:
Support for personal well-being, career development, and social engagement. *Māori @ Massey:
Dedicated services and resources for Māori students. *Pacific Massey:
Support and resources for Pacific students.Key Reasons to Study There:
Research-led institution:
Massey University is known for its strong research focus and commitment to innovation.Diverse student body:
The university welcomes students from various backgrounds and cultures.Supportive environment:
Massey provides a range of services and resources to help students succeed.Other:
Distance and online study:
Massey offers a wide range of distance and online study options.Alumni network:
The university has a strong alumni network that provides support and connections for graduates.Entry Requirements:
For both EU and international students:
- Admission to Massey University: All students must meet the university's entrance requirements.
- You must have been awarded or qualified for a:
- Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts, or equivalent.
- Relevant bachelor's degree, or equivalent, and provide evidence of professional experience of an appropriate kind and duration in an area relevant to the qualification.
- Have practical, professional, and scholarly experience at an appropriate level.
- You must also have been awarded or qualified for the Postgraduate Diploma in Māori Visual Arts with a B grade average.
- You must have been awarded or qualified for a:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Māori Visual Arts with a B grade average.
- You must also submit a proposal of your intended research project. This proposal should be:
- Academically viable.
- Industry-linked.
- English language requirements: You must meet Massey University's English language standards.
Please note:
- You must provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University. A fair, large and liberal interpretation to the concepts of ‘scholarly experience’ and ‘academic work’ will be applied.
