Many of New Zealand's most respected M?ori artists are graduates of the Master of M?ori Visual Arts. More recent graduates attract recognition as emerging talent.

The Master of M?ori Visual Arts will push you to produce your best creative work grounded in a deep understanding of M?ori or indigenous visual culture. Your supervisors will challenge, guide, disrupt and support you, but -most importantly – they will help you develop your own unique creative practice.

Toioho ki ?piti welcomes all indigenous and P?keh? artists. We encourage engagement in research and applied practices relevant to individual cultural contexts.

Studio is the centre

You will spend most of your time conceiving and making art, in a kaupapa M?ori environment, mentored by practising artists.

You’ll pursue an individually-designed programme of advanced studio practice in M?ori or indigenous visual culture related to who you are (whakapapa) as well as your personal strengths and interests.

The degree structure and delivery embrace customary practices from carving to weaving to kowhaiwhai. But it fosters work that does not necessarily adhere to visual indicators of 'M?ori' art. The work coming out of Toioho ki ?piti often asks critical questions about identity and visual culture and exists at the interface of Western and indigenous art.

Flexible study

You can study on campus, with studio space provided, or by distance. There are full-time and part-time options.

Most students initially enrol in a Postgraduate Diploma in M?ori Visual Arts, and transfer to the Masters programme for the second year.