Advanced Prosthetics Course - 5 Weeks
Take your basic prosthetics skills to a new level with our advanced 5-week course in advanced prosthetics.
What you'll learn
This course covers all areas of special effects prosthetics work in depth, using the latest creative and laboratory techniques, through workshops, tutor demonstrations, and individual student projects. Expert guidance is given throughout, and particular attention is paid to health and safety in the workplace.
"As a mature student studying at Delamar Academy, I found it to be not only of an extremely high educational standard but also such fun. I learnt so much about all aspects of the make-up industry. As a hairstylist of 15 years, I found Delamar to be a centre of knowledge, not just in make-up, but wigs, prosthetics, facial hair, and much more. The support I have received from the Academy since graduating has been amazing - I have been lucky enough to work with some great successful Delamar graduates who are now well-known Designers, such as Kirsten Chalmers on 'St Trinian's 2', and Trefor Proud - I had the most incredible experience assisting him on several films, working on location in Budapest, Paris, and South Africa! As a winner of an Oscar and 2 Emmy Awards, he is an inspiring make-up artist who taught me so much. Delamar has given me a strong and positive foundation to build on and help me pursue a fantastic career."
Tania Couper
How you'll learn it
The five weeks of the course build on your existing skills during which time you will create your own individual prosthetics.
Week 1
Your first week of the course will see you begin to design and research a project. You'll also expand your product and equipment knowledge, as well as learn more about life casting.
Week 2
In your second week, you'll concentrate on sculpting and moulding, fine sculpting and texturing, and life casting with silicone.
Week 3
Week three sees you applying finishing techniques to moulds and sculptures, working with fibreglass, and casting in gelatine.
Week 4
Your fourth week will see you sealing and finishing moulds and working with foam latex runs. You'll also focus on hair punching, bald caps, sealing and pre-painting foam pieces, as well as learn how to apply different types of prosthetic pieces.
Week 5
The final week of your course is when you apply your finished pieces and complete your project with make-up application, hair styling, and a suitable costume. The course ends with feedback and an assessment of your work.
"Just thought I'd email to let you know how I'm doing. I have taken up employment at Holland Park Opera theatre this summer woking with Ron Freeman on all the productions taking place and so far I am loving it big time, and wanted to say a big thank you to all for the training I had at Delamar. Can't believe how fast a year has gone by. So thank you!"Katie Jackson,
Where you'll learn it
Delamar Academy is situated right in the heart of Ealing Studios in West London. (You can learn about these famous UK film studios on our Get in touch page or on the Ealing Studios site itself.)
Our classrooms are bright and airy and you'll be working with professional lighting and equipment and in the company of professional make-up artists.
How to apply
Applicants to our advanced courses should have some experience in the techniques you'll be using. Please call us to discuss your experience to date and see whether this is the most suitable course for you. Beyond experience, there are only two requirements for entry to the course:
- If English is not your first language, you must have a good standard of spoken English (equivalent to IELTS 6);
- You must be at least 18 years old.
Check out the dates of the next course in the sidebar on the right.
Then, please call our Enrolment Advisor on 0208 579 9511 to arrange a meeting, to discuss your course needs, or to talk about the qualifications for entry.
