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Why Gnomon
- 95% Placement Rate*
- 1,000+ Industry-Employed Graduates
- 550 Total Student Body
- 14 Average Class Size
- 45,000 Sq Ft Campus
*Percentage reflects the placement rate for Gnomon's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Production program for the 2024 Annual Report in accordance with the national accreditation standards of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
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Overview
Academics
An Education Designed for Your Goals
For over twenty-five years, Gnomon has educated many of the world’s best digital artists. Called “the MIT of visual effects” by Fast Company magazine, Gnomon offers a variety of educational options to help students reach their goals in the entertainment industry, with certificate and degree programs, and over 100 avocational individual courses for portfolio development or professional enrichment.
4 Year, Full-time Program
Undergraduate BFA
A Bachelor of Fine Arts program that covers multiple aspects of a 3D generalist skillset, providing an in-depth understanding of the 3D production pipeline, visual arts, and general education studies.
2-Year, Full-time Program
Certificate in Digital Production for Entertainment
An intensive 2-year certificate program, built on a 3D generalist foundation, offering emphasized studies in Game Art, Modeling and Texturing, Visual Effects Animation, or Character and Creature Animation.
10-week, On-Campus & Online
Individual Courses
Standalone avocational courses covering a wide variety of subjects within film, game, and visual effects production. Experience the same innovative training and instruction as our program courses both on-campus or online.
Portfolio Development, Avocational
Foundation in Art & Design
Up to one year of fundamental art education for individuals 18 and over looking to become better artists and build a well-rounded portfolio.
Career Placement
Gnomon strives to place graduates into their dream jobs right out of school
Gnomon is proud to have alumni working at film, game, and visual effects studios worldwide and has consistently maintained an outstanding record of graduate placement.
Instructors
Learn from Industry Professionals
A determining factor in the quality of education at any institution is the faculty. Because the tools and technology used in the film and games industries change so frequently, it’s necessary to learn from working professionals who understand workplace challenges. Gnomon’s instructors are professionals who are well versed in the most up-to-date information, software, hardware, and techniques used in the film, game, television, and advertising fields.
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Brian Pohl
Technical Program Manager/Previs Supervisor
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Don McCoy
Visual Effects Supervisor
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Mariam Hamed
VFX Artist
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Keri Shurtliff
Art History Instructor
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Jared Krichevsky
Freelance Senior Concept Artist
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Gnomon’s Admissions Advisors are committed to helping you find the most appropriate educational path to meet your goals. Our Advisors are artists who are trained to provide artistic feedback and suggest the best plan of action based on your individual situation.
Admissions Advisors are available via phone, Zoom, or on-campus appointments. To schedule a tour and/or appointment, contact Gnomon directly.
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