Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91690 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to explore and understand the core skills and techniques used in indigenous arts and crafts. You need to investigate these art forms, show that you understand how they work, and demonstrate the skills in appropriate contexts. It's about learning from traditional art practices and being able to use those techniques yourself.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91690?

Accepted Answer

1. Investigate the fundamental techniques and skills that are part of indigenous art forms from traditional cultures 2. Explain what makes these particular art techniques work and why they matter culturally 3. Demonstrate the art skills you've learned in real or appropriate contexts 4. Show understanding of the spiritual, cultural, and artistic dimensions (wairua, mana, ihi, wana, wehi, mauri) that sit behind these art forms 5. Apply the techniques and knowledge with growing independence and skill across different situations

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91690?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You explore the basic skills in indigenous arts, show these skills in a suitable context, and explain what some of the art techniques are. Merit: You explain how the different types of art skills work and why, demonstrate the skills in multiple contexts, and show you understand some of the cultural and spiritual dimensions behind the art form. Excellence: You show deep understanding of the core indigenous art skills and how they connect to the art itself, demonstrate the full dimensions (cultural, spiritual, artistic) of the skill delivery across varied contexts, and adapt and refine how you use the skills appropriately to different situations.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91690?

Accepted Answer

1. Not exploring deeply enough — students describe art techniques without explaining why they matter or how they connect to the culture behind them 2. Lacking demonstration across different contexts — showing a skill once isn't enough; you need to use it in multiple appropriate situations 3. Missing the cultural and spiritual dimensions — treating indigenous arts as just technical skills rather than understanding the wairua, mana, and meaning woven into them

Traditional recreation skills · AS 91690

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