The Arts at Tararua College

Opportunities in Excellence, Involvement, and Respect

Our Arts Staff

Ms E Look, HOD Arts, TIC Drama (Year 10, Levels 1-3)
Ms N Wuts, TIC Music (Year 9-10, Levels 1-3 Year 9 Drama,)
Ms J Fogarty, TIC Art (Year 9-10, Levels 1-3)
Mr D Hodgetts (Music and Junior Drama)

Department Vision

In the Arts department, your child will get the opportunity to engage with and participate in school and community productions, group exhibitions, individual and band rehearsals and performances, singing lessons as well as multiple instrument instruction. All Arts subjects are academically recognised and meet University Entrance requirements.

An Arts Education Teaches:

Confidence, Communication, Teamwork and leadership, Listening and responding, Creativity, Critical thinking and problem-solving, Time management, Research

Year 9 - 10 Programmes

Drama

Drama at Tararua College is a largely practical programme. Students study techniques, elements, conventions and technologies. In Year 9, students take Drama for one term to try the subject. It revolves around 'Techniques'—voice, body, space, and movement. Above all, it is designed to be fun and build confidence.

Music

Students learn music theory (notation), composition, and performance (Guitar, Keyboard, Bass, Drums, Bucket Drums). The main focus is to experience as many musical concepts as possible and build engagement and enjoyment.

Level 1 Music Planner 2027

Level 2 Music Planner 2027

Level 3 Music Planner 2027

Art

Art is a practical subject. In Year 9 students are given the opportunity to try a variety of different artistic mediums, as well as learning Drawing and Painting. Students learn to define shape and form through various mark-making methods and the application of paint. They begin the basics of composing using art conventions and artist models.