12 MAGnet Whakairo
12MWH Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Natalie Absolum.
PrerequisitesThere are no Prerequisites for this course, however, you must meet with the TIC to confirm your place.
Places are subject to Deans/DP approval.
There is also a further acknowledgement of commitment that is required by both parents and the student taking this course. An email will be sent to students who select this course and both student and parents are required to make a commitment to the course and attendance. This must be made before a place can be confirmed on this course.
The 12 MAGnet Whakairo course is run in partnership with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, and offers students the opportunity to take their first step on a vocational pathway while still at school. Students spend one day a week at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, studying industry-relevant standards which offer credits toward NCEA Level 3. This course is designed for students who are passionate about Te Ao Māori and Design.
Students will learn the fundamentals of drawing and creating Toi Māori designs leading to the creation of three pieces of two (2) and three-dimensional (1) whakairo per student. Students will learn alongside experienced whakairo artists and kaiako, experienced in running their own businesses and recognised for their work.
Attendance is taken twice a day and sent back to MAGS. Students will need to be willing to catch up on work from other lessons that they miss while they are on the course. They will be provided with tutorials during the school week to help with this. Students and whānau will need to show a commitment to attendance in this course.
To register your interest in this subject you must email [email protected]
This Course will offer approximately 20 US credits which will count towards Level 2 NCEA. This is subject to change and will be updated at the start of next year.
Faculties:
Pathway Contributions and Equipment/Stationery