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Why Gnomon
- 1,000+ Industry-Employed Graduates
- 98% BFA Placement Rate*
- 79% Certificate Program Placement Rate*
- 550 Total Student Body
- 14 Average Class Size
Gnomon has trained thousands of students for careers in the entertainment industry
* Employment rates follow ACCSC definitions and are verified by an external firm. Data is available from the Placement Office.
Top Animations Schools, the Hollywood Reporter (2025) Top 50 Animation Colleges, Animation Career Review (2025) Best 3D Animation Schools, The Rookies (2025) Best Game Design Schools, The Rookies (2025) Best Visual Effect Schools, The Rookies (2025)
Why Gnomon
- 1,000+ Industry-Employed Graduates
- 98% BFA Placement Rate*
- 79% Certificate Program Placement Rate*
- 550 Total Student Body
- 14 Average Class Size
Gnomon has trained thousands of students for careers in the entertainment industry
* Employment rates follow ACCSC definitions and are verified by an external firm. Data is available from the Placement Office.
Top Animations Schools, the Hollywood Reporter (2025) Top 50 Animation Colleges, Animation Career Review (2025) Best 3D Animation Schools, The Rookies (2025) Best Game Design Schools, The Rookies (2025) Best Visual Effect Schools, The Rookies (2025)
Overview
Academics
An Education Designed for Your Goals
Gnomon is a postsecondary institution that has provided training in digital production for the entertainment industry for more than 25 years. The school offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, a certificate program, and individual courses in areas including 3D modeling, animation, visual effects, game art, and related fields. External publications such as The Hollywood Reporter (2025) have included Gnomon in their annual listings of U.S. colleges and animation schools based on their own methodology. Gnomon’s programs are designed to provide structured learning aligned with current industry practices.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Supporting Pathways to the Industry
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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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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