Purpose
Achievement Criteria
Explanatory Note 1
This Achievement Standard is derived from the New Zealand Curriculum, Learning Media, Ministry of Education, 2007, and relates to the objectives of the Big Ideas at Level 6 of the Te Ao Haka Learning Matrix at Curriculum Levels 6, 7 and 8.
Explanatory Note 2
Demonstrate understanding of elements within a Te Ao Haka performance involves:
- describing five elements within a performance.
Explain elements within a Te Ao performance involves:
- identifying what the elements communicate about the performance.
Analyse elements within a Te Ao Haka performance involves:
- discussing how the elements work with one another to achieve an effect
- examining how the elements impact on the way the performance is understood.
Explanatory Note 3
Elements are aspects of a composition or performance that are present in but not unique to Te Ao Haka.
Examples of elements include:
- tempo
- dynamics
- characterisation
- voice
- point of view.
A more extensive list of elements is available within the Subject Glossary for Te Ao Haka https://ncea.education.govt.nz/arts/te-ao-haka?view=subject-glossary.
External Assessment Specifications
The External Assessment Specifications are published by NZQA and can be found on their website using this link:
NZQA Teo Ao Haka
Unpacking the Standard
This Standard assesses the Big Idea 'He taonga tuku iho' and the narratives of Te Ao Haka used in a performance. Students will demonstrate their understanding of different Te Ao Haka elements and how these relate to te ao Māori. They will also explore the tikanga and reo features of Te Ao Haka.
Level 1
Students at Level 1 should be engaging with the foundations of Te Ao Haka, learning about the key performance skills, narratives, and styles of Te Ao Haka, and their development.
This Standard assesses the Big Idea 'He taonga tuku iho' and the narratives of Te Ao Haka used in a performance. Students will demonstrate their understanding of different Te Ao Haka elements and how these relate to te ao Māori. They will also explore the tikanga and reo features of Te Ao Haka.
Level 1
Students at Level 1 should be engaging with the foundations of Te Ao Haka, learning about the key performance skills, narratives, and styles of Te Ao Haka, and their development.