Interrelational Art Practices (iRAP)
This programme aims to ignite dialogue, encourage collaboration, and inspire meaningful societal change. You will work closely with experienced artists, participate within diverse communities, and reimagine what art can achieve as a shared, inclusive process in today’s world.
In previous years, our students have undertaken socially engaged projects, working as artists embedded in rural communities in Friesland, scenographers in Haarlem’s churches, and filmmakers within Groningen’s LGBTQI+ circles. They have taken part as painters in community centers, graphic designers in retirement homes, and performers in nightlife settings across Rome and Berlin. Notable experiences also include creating art within refugee shelters, acting as activist educators on climate change, and collaborating with the Syrian diaspora across Europe.
These initiatives address urgent concerns such as social and political inequality, ecological crises, and the impacts of consumer culture and the fashion industry. The projects reflect the programme's commitment to tackling contemporary issues both regionally and globally.
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
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To be admitted you need in principle:
A bachelor's degree / skill level: Those wishing to enrol as students for the FMI study programmes must have a bachelor's degree in the field of media, art, design, or related fields, or have a bachelor's degree skill level, with considerable (work) experience in artistic contexts;
- Portfolio: providing a clear picture of your process and characteristics of your artistic practise;
When invited for an interview with the admissions committee, you will discuss your motivation, your process and your work. The admission committee consists of two core lecturers and a student.
Graduates of the iRAP programme can pursue careers as socially engaged artists, community artists, arts facilitators, curators, cultural project coordinators, or creative practitioners working across the arts and social sectors. They may develop participatory art projects, collaborate with local communities and cultural institutions, work with museums, galleries, non-profit organisations and community centres, or contribute to socially driven initiatives addressing contemporary social issues. The programme also provides a foundation for independent artistic practice, enabling graduates to create collaborative projects, lead creative workshops and develop initiatives that use art to encourage dialogue, inclusion and social change.
