Arts unit templates and examples
Register to create an arts unit or browse example units, using the Interactive Unit Planner or the NCEA Interactive Unit Planner. To register simply enter your email address, a password, and then wait for confirmation.
21-08-2008

Dance units
Make use of these units that support the implementation of the New Zealand Curriculum. Dancing the Key Competencies contains ten units of work for levels 1–5, each addressing a key competency. Dancing Towards Respect focuses on levels 6–8 and includes NCEA Achievement Standards.
http://arts.unitec.ac.nz/resources/units/dance_units.php
06-08-2008

Drama units
Make use of these units that support the implementation of the New Zealand Curriculum. Learning in Action contains eight units of work for levels 1–4. Iconic Drama are exemplars of units for year 9–10.
http://arts.unitec.ac.nz/resources/units/drama_units.php
06-08-2008

The Outlook for Someday: A Sustainability Film Challenge
This is an exciting opportunity for young film-makers to showcase their talent through producing a short film outlining how they see the future unfolding. It contains links to a toolkit, forum, judging criteria, sponsors, and all the information required to enter. Entry deadline is 19 September 2008.
http://www.theoutlookforsomeday.net
16-07-2008

Te Papa Tongarewa: Collections Online
Use Te Papa’s Collections Online to access the cultural history collections (including art, history, Pacific cultures, photography, and taonga Māori) and the natural environment collections.
http://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/search.aspx
19-06-2008

Visual Culture and the New Zealand Curriculum
Utilise these units of work that show how the Digistore, Te Pātaka Matihiko digital resources, made available to schools by the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa, can be used in visual arts teaching and learning. These units deal with elements of identity.
http://arts.unitec.ac.nz/resources/units/visual_culture/
24-04-2008

Dancing Treasures: Icons from Te Papa
Utilise these units of work that show how the Digistore, Te Pātaka Matihiko digital resources, made available to schools by the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa, can be used. In these units, students explore personal and Te Papa treasures through dance.
http://arts.unitec.ac.nz/resources/units/dancing_treasures/
24-04-2008

Digital learning objects now individually listed on TKI
All the Digistore learning objects can now be found through the TKI search – all you need is your school password. Email digistore@tki.org.nz if you have lost your password.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/digistore/register_e.php

Blast: Art and Design
Learn how designers create characters and make your own characters by playing Character Studio.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blast/art/tipsandtools/characterstudio/

Blue Light Scholarship of Excellence 2008/2009
Suggest that your students apply for this ambassador's award for a young person who has shown outstanding potential and achievement in academic, sporting, the arts and/or social fields. The award is for a scholarship valued at $5000.
http://www.bluelight.co.nz/?events&103

Toi Te Papa - Art of the Nation
View artworks that show the richness and diversity of New Zealand’s artistic heritage, and see the information for teachers. This page provides an introduction to the Toi Te Papa – Art of the Nation exhibition.
http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/toi_web/

Teacher Talk
Teacher Talk is an area on TKI that enables teachers and educators to ask questions, share knowledge, and offer insights on a range of subjects on a public forum. Please feel free to begin a new topic, or contribute to an existing conversation thread. You can locate Teacher Talk from the Interact page of TKI. Register here first.

Telephone Tutorial
The TKI Team would be happy to provide a tour of the website, via the telephone, at your school staff meetings or planning sessions. Contact us at tutorials@tki.org.nz if you would like to explore this option.