New Zealand Diploma in Ngā Toi (Level 5) (Arts)

Advance your weaving skills with further exploration into the techniques, tikanga and practices of Ngā Mahi ā te Whare Pora - Weaving. Learn to harvest and protect harakeke, reflect on your creative processes and practices, and work on a number of projects - both individually and collectively. Depending on your location you might have the option of studying mahi raranga, whatu, tāniko, tukutuku or working with different fibres.

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Invercargill
Campus
Invercargill
Qualification
Diploma
Level
5
Credits
120
Duration

38 weeks full-time:

  • 10 x noho (25 hours per noho)
  • 1-day wananga (10 hours)
  • kura whakaako - compulsory tutorials (4 hours per week)
  • 22 hours per week

Also includes learning activities: 

  • 22 hours per week
Dates
TBC
Fees
This programme qualifies for SIT Zero Fees. Terms and Conditions apply. Click here for more information.
Tuition Fees

NO tuition fees

Direct Material Costs

Direct material costs of $830.00 (GST inclusive)


International Fees
TBC
Course Outline

Advance your weaving skills with further exploration into the techniques, tikanga and practices of Ngā Mahi ā te Whare Pora - Weaving. Learn to harvest and protect harakeke, reflect on your creative processes and practices, and work on a number of projects - both individually and collectively. Depending on your location you might have the option of studying mahi raranga, whatu, tāniko, tukutuku or working with different fibres.

You'll learn about: 

  • media practices creative 
  • processes - ways to make work 
  • time and project management 
  • values and beliefs 
  • other toi practitioners 
  • rangahau and research 
  • history, tikanga and cultural practices relating to toi
Course Content

Toi Awe - Creative Process | 30 Credits

Apply broad knowledge, practical and conceptual skills in the production of creative work. 

Toi Iro - Exploration | 30 Credits

Analyse own and others’ artistic evolution and variation, applying insights to creative work.

Toi Raupapa - Organisation | 30 Credits

Assist in the management, creation and completion of a toi project.

Toi Hanga - Creation | 30 Credits

Create and complete creative work.

Application Criteria

To enrol in this programme, a potential student must:

  • be at least 16 years of age
  • be a New Zealand citizen or resident (or citizen of Australia, Tokelau, Niue or the Cook Islands)
  • reside in New Zealand
  • have successfully completed Kāwai Raupapa Level 4, or an equivalent Level 4 Ngā Toi qualification of at least 120 credits, or a portfolio showing evidence of equivalent experience
  • attend an interview and selection process to demonstrate suitability to the programme
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