Contact Information

Main Program Contact:
Mauricio De la Orta
(T) +(52) 55 5601-8280
contact@wefis.com

Program Information

Degree Categories:
Certificate, Diploma, BA/BS/BFA, MA/MS/MFA

Program Categories:
Character Animation, Computer Animation/Digital Art, Workshops

Number of Students:
30

Number of Foreign Students:
3

Teacher / Student Ratio:
1/16

Year Program First Started:
2003

Fees / Tuition Information:
Masters Degree in 3D Filmmaking: $10,000 usd BA in Animation and Visual Effects: 10,000 usd per year. (program duration: 3 years) Masters Degree in Visual Effects $10,000 usd.

Is Financial Aid Available?
yes

Financial Aid Information:
Two full scholarships for each program granted every year.

Additional scolarships with different percentages might be available, please call for information.

Entrance Requirements:
Our 3D related programs were designed for people with little or no animation or filmmaking experience.

Requirements:
Age: 20 years or older.
A passion for animated films.
Commitment to work around the clock on these intensive programs.
Oral understanding of English.

Facilities / Equipment:
Top of the line computers
TFT LCD monitors for the protection of our student's eyes
The latest versions of Softimage and Maya.
DVD producing and recording equipment.
Meeting rooms for film appreciation
Cafeteria
Parking

Program Philosophy:
Master in 3D animation: Live the experience of working at a 3D animation studio.

One of the most attractive aspects of this program is that you will actually be participating in the production of a feature animated film, and you will get credits in it. This means that by the time you complete your studies at WEFIS, you will already have enough experience and technical knowledge, as well as an animation portfolio to ring the doorbell at the most important animation studios.

3D Filmmaking: People studying this program will produce their own short animated movie learning all the steps require to produce a Hollywood-standards movie.

Program Description:
Westbridge Film School prepares students to dive in 3D worlds creation and design with two different programs:

Master Certificate in 3D animation + Experience: Learn 3D animation while actually participating in the creation of a feature film.

Certificate in 3D world Filmmaking: Learn all the aspects of 3D filmmmaking, from story writing, to audio effects, animation and post-production.

Faculty Description:
Our instructors work in the Animation, Visual Effects or Filmmaking industry, and are people with great experience in the field.

Career Placement Information:
Every student in our BA has the opportunity to work as an intern in one of the several studios that our school has agreements with in their second year. This ensures that by the time they have completed their studies, they will already have contacts in the industry, and it will be easier for them to obtain a job. Additionaly, we frequently receive job offers from these studios for our students.

Last Edited: Wednesday April 26, 2006