LEVEL 1 TE AO HAKA – L1TAH 

Learning Area: Māori

Qualification: NCEA Level 1

Tērā a Tama-nui, tērā a Hine-Raumati

Ka puta a Tāne-rore, ā, ko te haka

ThisTe Ao Haka course will allow students to learn and develop their skills in the areas of poi, haka, mōteatea and waiata-ā-ringa. They will learn different types of songs and the protocols of the performing arts will be taught through practical application and research.

A major component of this course is performance and learners will be expected to participate in one major performance in order to fulfill this component.

Course Components:

Kaupapa/Themes covered in this class will be focused around people associated with the world of Māori Performing Arts and the components of performance.

• Key features of Te Ao Haka

• Perform a Te Ao Haka Discipline

• Understand categories within Te Ao Haka

• Understand elements within a Te Ao Haka Performance

Potential Credits include:

External Credits: 8 Credits

Internal Credits: 12 Credits - Unit Standards, 12 Credits - Achievement Standards

Literacy: N/A

Entry Recommendations: There are no pre-requisites for this course