Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao / Poutiritāeo) | Master of Professional Creative Practice

Program Overview

Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao / Poutiritāeo) is a Master of Professional Creative Practice program that combines European and Māori creative cultures. It offers a blended format of online study, workshops, and research by creative practice, allowing students to refine their skills, explore new avenues of creativity, and prepare for a range of professional roles in the creative industries. The program is delivered by experienced staff from Toihoukura and IDEAschool, as well as practicing artists and creative professionals.

Program Outline

Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao / Poutiritāeo) | Master of Professional Creative Practice

Degree Overview:

Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao / Poutiritāeo) | Master of Professional Creative Practice is a program designed to advance your creative career. It offers a unique perspective from both European and Māori creative cultures, allowing you to explore a wide selection of media and deepen your practice. Through guided reflection, research, and professional practice, you'll refine your existing skills and knowledge, and explore new avenues of creativity.

Outline:

Delivery:

The program is delivered in a "blended" format, combining online study with compulsory wānanga (workshops) and research by creative practice. You'll engage with staff and students from both Toihoukura in Tairāwhiti and IDEAschool in Hawke's Bay, as well as with students and practitioners from across Aotearoa and potentially globally.

Structure:

• Level:
8-9
• Length:
18-24 months full-time (depending on the qualification chosen)
• Credits:
• Poutiriao:
180 credits
• Poutiritāeo:
240 credits
• Modules:
• Four compulsory courses
• Develop a body of creative work

Content:

The program focuses on developing your professional practices, processes, and knowledge.

Teaching:

• Instructional Approach:
• Guided reflection
• Research
• Professional practice
• Wānanga (workshops)
• Faculty:
• Experienced staff from both Toihoukura and IDEAschool
• Practicing artists and creative professionals

Careers:

• The program prepares you for a range of professional roles in the creative industries.
• Potential career paths include:
• Artist
• Designer
• Writer
• Filmmaker
• Educator
• Arts administrator
• And more
• The program also equips you with the skills and knowledge to pursue further research or postgraduate studies.

Other:

• Mātauranga Māori Focus:
• Toihoukura offers Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao / Poutiritāeo) with a specific Māori knowledge focus.
Please note that this information is current as of the date of publication and may have changed.