There’s something really special about watching a student’s work come to life, and that’s exactly what happened at New Image College’s recent Foam Latex Character Showcase.

Students in the Film Makeup Masters program gathered to present their final project: a full foam latex prosthetic character, applied to a live model and finished to a professional standard. It’s the project that pulls everything together: sculpting, moulding, casting, airbrushing, and a prosthetic application that can take up to six hours from start to finish. For many students, it’s the moment they get to see just how far they’ve come!

The project is built around the same process used on real film and television productions, so students aren’t just learning techniques; they’re practicing the actual workflow they’ll use in their careers.

Seeing the finished characters on display and the pride on students’ faces was a wonderful reminder of why this kind of hands-on training matters so much. We couldn’t be prouder of everyone who took part, and we’re grateful to all the friends, family, and supporters who came out to celebrate with them!