Bachelor of MÄori Visual Arts
As a MÄori visual arts student you will develop perceptual and conceptual skills in two- and three-dimensional art practice alongside a cultural foundation for verbal and visual communication. Exhibitions and community courses allow you to interact with the broader MÄori community to further develop your awareness and understanding of relevant issues. Over time you will develop your own art practice that is deeply grounded in culture. As well as MÄori, we have students of PÄkehÄ and international indigenous heritage who want to explore a kaupapa-driven approach to contemporary art.
The Bachelor of MÄori Visual Arts (BMVA) will provide you with:
- A culturally-based education in design
- Two and three-dimensional art theory and practice
- Discussion on art issues relating to the development of MÄori art
- Development of your perceptual and conceptual skills
- A cultural foundation for verbal and visual communication
- Interaction with the broader MÄori community through exhibitions and community programmes
Careers
The Bachelor of MÄori Visual Arts can lead to a number of rewarding and interesting careers:
- Teaching MÄori art at secondary or tertiary levels
- Gallery work
- Museum work
- Work in design-related industries
- Work in Iwi and MÄori cultural development
- Work as an artist