This unique course supports each student�s long term professional development; students are encouraged to experiment, test the boundaries of fine-art practice, work in traditional and digital media, and develop ambitious projects through research, debate and interaction with audiences and communities; key elements of the course include; the course lays the foundations for a professional career in the arts, students work with a community of professional artists and cultural organisers, developing critical understanding through engagement in research and debate, students develop and test ideas in a supportive, professional environment, it is located in the heart of West London's thriving globally-networked communities with access to leading galleries and museums, students have access to a professional studio supporting traditional and digital media, the course offers introductions to professional curators, artists� networks and leading public collections, students have the opportunity to tour contemporary galleries and professional studios and have access to a comprehensive guest lecture programme, students draw on the skills and knowledge of the lps team and Bucks' academic team.