What you will learn
Taught over 17-weeks, students will choose a strand of performance to specialise in where they will learn tailored skills. There are two strands on offer;
Māori and Pasifika Performing Arts
- Introduction to Māori and Pasifika Performing Arts
- Māori and Pasifika Performing Arts
- Māori and Pasifika Technique Studies
- Ensemble Workshop
- Ensemble Performance
Music
- Introduction to Music and the Music Industry
- Music Instrument Studies
- Ensemble Workshop
- Ensemble Performance
More detail about this qualification
Career outcomes
This qualification may lead to employment of self-employment as a novice performer in the performing arts industry such as a musician or dance performer.
Graduates will be able to use the skills learned from this programme and apply them in cultural performance-based contexts within their community.
Graduates can also pathway on to the New Zealand Diploma in Performing Arts – Māori and Pacific Dance, where they will further hone their skills in their chosen specialty.
Entry requirements
Dance: Evidence of physical capability to complete the programme based on audition
International: IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0), or equivalent.
Related study options
- New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4
- New Zealand Diploma in Performing Arts – Māori and Pacific Dance
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