NCEA Level 2 Maori Performing Arts (MPA)
12MPA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr G. Rameka.
Recommended Prior LearningTe Reo Maori is an added help as this course is taught and administered in Te Reo Maori for a considerable portion of the time.
The Year 12 course expands and extends the knowledge and ability of Māori performing arts and includes Mooteatea, Waiata-ā-ringa, Haka and Whakaraka (hand games). Students will be required to perform in some assessments. It is strongly recommended that students are members of the college kapa haka group to enhance their performance ability.
One cultural visit to Toi-Ohomai.
A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student attempting the assessment.
Faculties:
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
For all standards, the initial focus is on the theoretical aspects of the topic, This is then moved into the practical elements with an assessment set at an agreed time/date. There no individual "practical" assessments; they are conducted as a group.
It is recommended students pay approximately $20 fee for one wānanga (overnight stay on school marae) per
term. It is beneficial for students on this course to be part of the school kapa haka group. The foundation skills that are taught are the same as for Māori Performing Arts.