Interrelational Art Practices (iRAP) Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen

Overview

What you'll learn

In the first year of the Interrelational Art Practices (iRAP) programme from Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen , you embark on a journey to immerse yourself in foundational aspects of socially engaged and participatory art practices, creating art that challenges conventions and fosters meaningful shared experiences. This initial year emphasises your creative expression as a means to generate dialogue and connection, with a focus on how your practice can instigate change within specific contexts and communities. 

Central to this journey is the focus on connecting with others through art. Throughout the year, you will design participatory experiences that invite the audience to take an active role. These projects are inherently collaborative, valuing the process over the result, and fostering a shared sense of agency. You will develop the skills to cultivate shared narratives, understanding that each participant’s interpretation is integral to the art itself. 

In the second year, the focus shifts to developing your graduation project and thesis—a culmination of your learning, experimentation, and participatory practice. This capstone project highlights your understanding of socially engaged art and allows you to articulate your unique artistic vision. Through reflection, you will consider the social implications of your work, exploring how it connects to the programme’s broader themes of collaborative, socially driven art practices.