Arts

The Arts at Hauraki Plains College

Explore the Arts at Our School: A Creative Journey for International Students

If you're an international student passionate about creativity, expression, and cultural exchange, our school offers a rich and diverse arts programme that will inspire and challenge you. From traditional Māori art to modern media production, our courses provide hands-on experiences, expert guidance, and opportunities to tell your own story through performance, music, visual art, and dance.

Visual Arts & Cultural Expression

Discover Aotearoa’s artistic heritage by exploring Waka Huia (traditional Māori treasure containers) and taonga (treasured possessions). You’ll research their cultural significance and create original artworks that reflect your own personal history and cultural identity. For those wanting to pursue visual arts more deeply, we offer student-led programmes at every senior level. You’ll work with your choice of media and themes to develop a cohesive body of work, ideal for students interested in careers in the creative industries.

Performance Music & Songwriting

If music is your passion, you’ll thrive in our immersive music programme. Develop your performance skills, learn about the music of Aotearoa, and explore a wide range of genres. Songwriting and composition are at the heart of this course, with opportunities to collaborate, perform live, and even record original music. Senior students take their learning further with an industry-based project—composing, producing, and marketing their own album.

Drama & Theatre Arts

Our drama programme invites students to step into the spotlight, develop their confidence, and explore the world through performance. Starting with foundational skills in acting and devising, students progress through increasingly advanced studies in directing, script work, and theatre analysis. Drama students not only gain performance experience but also build critical thinking and communication skills relevant to a wide range of careers.

Dance

From Level 1 to Level 3, our dance courses foster creativity, strength, and self-expression. Students learn various techniques and styles, choreograph original pieces, and develop a deeper understanding of dance’s cultural and social context. With a strong focus on safe practice and performance, this course supports both beginners and experienced dancers in developing their craft.

Media Studies & Film Production

For students interested in digital storytelling, our Media Studies courses blend theory and practice. Explore narrative structures and film analysis, then bring your own stories to life through music videos, documentaries, or short films. Senior students dive deeper into film theory and media industry trends, while producing their own polished creative projects using professional equipment.

Photography

Our Photography programme is ideal for students looking to build technical and creative skills with the camera. With student-led learning and access to expert mentoring, you’ll explore visual storytelling through your own lens and develop a portfolio suitable for creative industry pathways.

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