LEVEL 2 TE AO HAKA – L2TAH 

Learning Area: Māori

Qualification: NCEA Level 2

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.

This Te Ao Haka course will allow students to learn and develop their skills in the areas of poi, haka, mōteatea and waiata-ā-ringa. Students 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.

• Waiata-ā-ringa themes and types

• Mōteatea themes and types

• Compositions

• Create part of a Te Ao Haka item

• Perform a Te Ao Haka item

• Comparing performances

• Respond to 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