11MPA

Level 1 Maori Performing Arts

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

Māori Performing Arts 

This course offers many avenues for learning, developing, and growth. You will learn to critically analyze many different aspects of Te Ao Haka through Ngā mahi ā-Rēhia me Tāne Rore who are our Kaitiaki (guardians) of this arena. The mātauranga Māori in this kaupapa (subject) is rich and inspiring as it is laced with the traditions of our tupuna (ancestors). It is a journey of self discovery and empowerment. As you navigate your way through this kaupapa, you will be challenged, uplifted, and empowered to be a toa (warrior) for this taonga (valuable kaupapa). Approximately 80% of this kaupapa is practical and requires a lot of commitment to managing your learning outside of school hours. (for the girls there will be at least 2 x lunchtime trainings to master the poi etc. for the boys there is an expectation of at least 1 lunchtime training).  The other 20% is made up of theory which means that there will be some time spent in the classroom to support you with some of your expected written assignments.

*    Full year course - offering Levels 1-3 (with a possibility of Level 4). (Teina - Juniors are allowed to be part of this course, however will not be able to attempt assessments until Year 10). 



Course Overview

Term 1
WHAKATAKI: Introduction to all 3 Levels. Whakawhanaungatanga - reconnect over what you did in the hararei (holidays) with your whānau and friends. Hardcopies and uploaded digital copies to your google classrooms.
There are practical and theory components to completing these courses successfully. As you navigate your way through the theory side of the ā-roto (internal assessments), you will also be required to learn all mōteatea, oriori and other traditional and contemporary waiata to be competent enough to stand when required as some the requirements of the ā-roto is the performance side.
Planning the year ahead and what this entails.
Classroom management and student self-directed learning - as tuakana, it is your responsibility to set the standard high, but ensure that it is achievable by role modelling expected behaviour. You will be expected to be part of the formal proceedings of the pōwhiri at the beginning of this year 2024.

Term 2
Check in to see that you are point to meet your target, if you are not, make your plan of attack and get the mahi done. Manu Kōrero this term, you will be attending to tautoko our four speakers at the Regional Waitaha Manu Kōrero speech competitions that take place annually in Ōtautahi (Christchurch). There is planning around meeting your targets to ensure that you are completing as you begin to prepare for Matariki festivals, planned fundraising events to support the team going to Japan and Flava Festival. There maybe a possibility that we attend the Secondary national kapahaka competitions held up North. This will take a lot of fundraising, planning and behaviour management (which is inclusive of attendance etc.).
Preparation to participate in all pōwhiri throughout the year and preparation for Matariki and our celebration of the Hautapu.

Term 3
Finishing touches to our ā-roto and hand in.
Flava Festival - most lunchtimes you will need to commit to this term for extra training to ensure that you are confident, competent and ready to perform. This is the practical side of your assessment where you will be recorded and this will be attached to your written theory assessment.
One to one and small group sessions are held with kaiako for extra support.
Celebrating Matariki by having our Hautapu celebration.
Planning for next year, begins now.

Term 4
Reflection - what went well, what do we need to improve and how do you ensure that you get there. Assess our braided river pathways - where do I want to be in the future? Which pathways do I need to select?

Recommended Prior Learning

NCEA Level 1 requirements of MPA and a pre-requisite to be eligible for Level 2-4:

   Demonstrate knowledge of performance components, and the essential skills of performance components.

   Develop your ability to enhance these skills with purpose and artistic expression.

*    Demonstrate knowledge of people associated with Kapa Haka.

*    Develop research skills to demonstrate extensive knowledge of people associated with Kapa Haka by providing evidence of your research and what you discovered. This may be by way of face to face interview or zui (zoom hui). As your researching skills grow, you will develop an understanding of the correct way to reference an information source.

*    Demonstrate your knowledge of the origins of Māori Performing Arts disciplines and events.

*    Identifying and describing who is involved, how they are involved and what is involved as part of your development of the origins of Māori Performing Arts disciplines and events.

For further information: See Whaea Iri

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 22752 v9
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge and skills of performance components
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 22753 v9
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of people associated with kapa haka
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 22754 v7
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the origins of Māori performing arts disciplines and events
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 22755 v8
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of Māori performing arts kakahu
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0