• SuperHero_Slide1

    Sign Up for Courses

    Registration for 2024 Spring is now open. Sign up for our on-campus and online courses now. The 2024 Spring term begins on April 1st, 2024.

    Browse Courses
  • Student Work by Claudia Luehl, Original Concept "Diana" by Apterus

    join our livestreams

    Gnomon regularly hosts inspiring and educational live streaming events featuring some of the entertainment industry's most talented artists. Join our online community.

    Learn More

Why Gnomon

  • Frobes 2023 America's Top Colleges
  • Rookies - Best Visual Effects School in the US 2023
  • Rookies - Best Animation School in the US 2023
  • Rookies - Best Game Design School in the US 2023
  • Animation Career Review - #1 VFX School in the Country
  • 97% Placement Rate*
  • 1,000+ Industry-Employed Graduates
  • 550 Total Student Body
  • 14 Average Class Size
  • 35,000 Sq Ft Campus

Gnomon has trained thousands of students for careers in the entertainment industry

Learn More

*Percentage reflects the placement rate for Gnomon's Certificate in Digital Production program for the 2023 Annual Report in accordance with the national accreditation standards of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
From Forbes. ©2023 Forbes. All rights reserved. Used under license.

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.

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.

Alumni event on Gnomon's campus

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.

Student Work

Our Campus

LA skyline

Located in Hollywood, CA, home to hundreds of film, game and television studios, Gnomon’s campus sits in the heart of the entertainment industry.

News & Events

Connect with Us

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, Skype, Zoom, or on-campus appointments. To schedule a tour and/or appointment, contact Gnomon directly.

Book a Campus Tour