Arts
Transformation – Student Empowerment – Creative Expression – Continuing the Legacy of Excellence
Kia ora, Malo ni, Kia orana, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei
Creative Arts is a vibrant centre of exploration and excellence at Porirua College. It is a platform for all kinds of students to shine – artists, performers and technicians.The main learning areas are:
- Music / Music Production
- Visual Arts / Design / Photography
- Drama
- Performing Arts Technology
Creative thinking and problem solving are important workplace skills developed through opportunities that enable our students to shine locally and nationally. A wide variety of extra curricular activities are available for students to become involved in.
Recent graduates have gone on to train in music producing, music performance and acting. Acting graduates from Porirua College have found success in local and international theatre, film and television.
Porirua College creates opportunities for students to attend theatre shows, dance shows, tours of universities and workshops with professional artists like Igelese Ete (Malaga – The Journey, composer credits on Moana), theatre makers, film makers and various creatives.
Artists from overseas relish the chance to perform and connect with our unique Porirua College Creative Arts students and staff because they have heard that we develop vibrant and unforgettable work here.
Co-curricular options in Performing Arts
- Senior production
- Polyfest (dance and drumming)
- Ko te Hapori – Aulelei Harmonisers
- Tech crew (lighting/ sound/ projection)
- Performing arts workshops
- School speech competition
- Viewing live professional theatre productions
- Auditioning for theatre and film workshops
Co-curricular options in Music
- Barbershop singing
- Tangata Beats / Rockquest bands and soloists
- Itinerant music tutoring
- Music production
- Performance evenings
- Cook Islands drumming
- Composing using technology
Co-curricular options in Visual Arts
- Photography competition
- Hyundai emerging artists awards
