Whitireia Performing Arts

Bachelor of Applied Arts (Performing Arts)

Description

On this programme you’ll become a fantastic live performer. You’ll gain confidence and stretch your talents in a range of dance forms. The programme focuses on traditional and contemporary Maori and Pacific dance. You’ll tour internationally with our highly acclaimed dance programme. You’ll complete a course which leads directly to roles within the industry.

Overview

The Performing Arts Major of the Bachelor of Applied Arts is a three-year programme. While providing a strong base in Mâori, Samoan, Cook Islands and New Zealand contemporary dance performance, it encourages students to develop their own strengths in technique, performance and choreography.
In the third year students research and create a major body of work for public presentation.
Performing and touring internationally are significant parts of the Performing Arts programme.
Students who successfully pass all compulsory and elective requirements in the three-year programme graduate with a Bachelor of Applied Arts (Performing Arts). Students who pass the first two years of the degree programme may graduate with a Diploma in Performing Arts.
 

Hours, extra costs, facilities
The course is based at the Wellington Performing Arts Centre, 36 Vivian St, Wellington. Hours are from 9 – 4pm daily and on a Wednesday core courses are taught at the Porirua Campus.
Some extra costs may be incurred for uniform and insurance on the yearly international (Wananga) trip

Academic staff
All teaching staff are experts in their field. The Tutors are:

Tanemahuta Gray – Mâori and NZ Contemporary Dance
Tupe Lualua – Samoan Dance
Tuaine Robati – Cook Islands Dance and Professional Studies
Gaylene Sciascia – Contextual Studies and Creative Technique

Career opportunities
Graduates develop careers as performers and choreographers within the dance and cultural tourism industries. They are well equipped to develop and manage their own projects, or to join professional companies or shows. They are also qualified to move into post-graduate study as arts educators.
 

Entry requirements
Students under 20 years of age
A minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher made up of:
14 credits in an approved level3 or higher subject
14 credits in a second approved level 3 or higher subject
14 credits in no more than two other approved level 3 or higher subjects
AND
8 credits at level2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori with at least 4 credits in Reading and 4 credits in Writing
4 credits at level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau

Discretionary Entrance for students under 20 years of age
Students under 20 who have NCEA credits at level 2 or higher but who do not meet the undergraduate degree requirements may apply for discretionary entrance. Supporting recommendation from the applicant’s school or workplace is also required. Each application will be assessed on its merits and entrance granted at the Dean’s discretion.

For students 20 years of age and over (Special Admission)
They will either meet the academic undergraduate degree requirements or equivalent or provide evidence of success in recent tertiary level study at an appropriate level.
OR
Have completed a relevant Foundation Programme at Level 4.

Previous work and life experience will be taken into account for mature students.

All students will have an interview and attend a performance workshop.

For more information or to enrol please contact
Customer Services
0800 944 847 info@whitireia.ac.nz
Or visit our website www.whitireia.ac.nz