Conference 2025

From a Euro-western/New Zealand standpoint, art is frequently seen as an individual endeavour.

This presentation delves into Tūrangawaewae: A Sense of Place, an interdisciplinary Year 11 unit that brings together Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, and Music to explore identity and belonging. The concept…

Following on from the first talk, (but each are standalone), I’ll share our approach to senior visual art as our school has grown and evolved. In particular I’ll focus on…

This presentation involves a review of the nature of evidence for Achievement Standard 91913. Key aspects of the presentation include: Expectations for ‘significant’ artworks in relation to the credit weighting…

Ashleigh Zimmerman presents the Mātauranga Māori Research Methodologies that form her Master of Māori Visual Art graduate exhibition. Whare Ngaro draws on Te Ao Māori creation narratives as a vehicle…

The Hear Us Out Poster Project is a collaborative initiative that bridges intergenerational and international divides through creative practice. Involving design students from eight tertiary institutions across Ecuador, Singapore, Indonesia,…

From rich glazes, through transitional passages of scumbling, to solid areas of flat or modulated hues, the competent layering of translucent and opaque colours is necessary for building depth and…

I have always been very strategic and selective in my sharing of knowledge; over the years I was trained in the art of ‘tread with caution’ something I picked up…

Paul Darragh will present an overview of his career in art and design, both internationally and in Aotearoa. He will explore the key influences that have shaped his work, analyse…

In the wake of a global mental health crisis, young people in New Zealand face increasing levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, with suicide rates among youth being among the…

In this workshop creative educators will create a resource they can use in their Design classes. It will focus on visual communication using mark making for design, exploration of typography,…

The critical question that this presentation seeks to answer is how do form, content and genealogy contribute to art that resonates with Māori? He Tātaitanga Kaupapa Toi is a framework…

This presentation explores the concept of sense of place and identity through the lens of architecture, drawing on the interconnected themes of whakapapa (history), taiao (the natural world), and whaihanga…

Examining the creative potential of traditional analogue mark making techniques is still a huge motivation for teaching. Formally trained as a wildlife illustrator in the Brecon Beacons in South Wales…

This presentation will discuss and provide examples of digital approaches to the Level 1 Visual Arts externals (AS91914 and AS91915), with a focus on design and photography. As part of…

My favourite aspect of the HPSS curriculum is the way we connect our classes across multiple learning areas to explore authentic contexts through different lenses. I have co-taught over 25…

Dr. Johnson Witehira, a Māori innovator and expert in design, technology, and game development, will share insights from his journey as an artist and academic. Passionate about arts education, Witehira…

As technology increasingly integrates into every aspect of our lives, the field of art is on the brink of a significant transformation. This talk will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI)…

Toi Iho, the mark of authenticity and quality in Māori art, is committed to supporting educators in integrating Māori knowledge and values into their teaching. This presentation will present and…

What generational stories do we carry with us that need to be told, held, and shared? What can we learn from each other through art? How can we express our…

This NCEA Level 1 Painting course explores the theme of traditional Māori tukutuku patterns in relation to other cultures’ furnishings and patterns. The programme involved completing two external standards, with…

Join Kirsty and Jonathan for a deep dive on all things Scholarship Visual Arts. In this presentation, Kirsty and Jonathan will share their approaches to supporting students with scholarship through…

There has been a lot of fuss about Modern and Integrated Cross-Curricular Learning. Is it good? Is it a waste of time? How does it work with NCEA standards? What…

Members of Mataaho Collective will share insights into the research, making, and installation processes behind their large-scale works. This talk will explore the collective’s approach to collaboration, the importance of…

Emergent learning from the inaugural year of moderation supported with evidence from 2024 moderation submissions. This presentation will review some of the key features arising from the first year of…

Te Pou Ahurei, introduced initially as ‘the cultural framework’, was developed as an assessment for the Mātauranga Māori Mahinga Toi class taught by Toni Herangi at the Waikato Institute of…

I’d been out of teaching for 4 years. I left on maternity leave and never wanted to go back. I was burnt out. And, anyway, how on earth would I…

This workshop will provide hands-on experience and insight into the application of Pronto Plate Lithography, enhancing creative possibilities for students and for teachers interested in advancing their printmaking vocabulary.

The medium that takes centre stage with our students is working with clay. The immediacy of this wonderful medium can foster complete concentration and ‘flow’. It can also be frustrating,…

‘He aha te mea nui te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata!’ In 2022 our kura opened their doors for the first time. From this moment we began a…

The primary purpose of this study was to explore young children’s (2-5 years old) meaning making through creating, making and responding to site-based art installations across two New Zealand early…

A playful look at the connection between art, creativity, curiosity, play and the connections we build as people. Building the links to wellbeing, education and thriving imaginations, this presentation will…

This practical workshop is for teachers and enthusiasts of painting who want to explore how paintings can be made and undone and remade through familiar and unfamiliar conditions. This could…

In this workshop you will make a mini sculpture of yourself. This sculpture process can be adapted from Primary level to year 13. We will be using materials already in…

In an active discussion of their own reflections. The aim is to collaboratively and purposefully critique both the work presented and approaches taken alongside the experiences of others and their…

Bridget Burnett – NAS workshop: Multimedia Approaches to the Decorative Surface In this workshop we will create an exemplar combining a range of mixed media – acrylic paint, special effect mediums,…