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Campus & Facilities
Overview
Gnomon’s campus offers a wide range of amenities for students, staff, and faculty, including labs, a library, store, sound stage, art gallery, student lounges, and more.
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At a Glance
45,000 Sq Ft Campus
3,000 Sq Ft Outdoor Patio Space
12 Labs & Lecture Rooms
3 Floors of Dedicated Creative Space
130+ Industry Standard Workstations
10+ On Site Retail Shops & Services
15+ On Site Food & Drink Establishments
3.8 Miles from the Nearest Airport
Computer Labs
Gnomon’s campus features 9 custom-built computer labs, equipped with production-level computers designed to handle modern software and the rigorous workloads associated with current production pipelines.
Workstations and software are continuously updated to ensure students have access to the most current production applications and remain aligned with industry standards.
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Art Studios & Lecture Rooms
Multiple classrooms across Gnomon’s campus are designed specifically for traditional art education, including three lecture rooms, a figure drawing room, and a sculpture studio.
Traditional art classrooms are equipped with sculpting stands, art horses, projection and audio/video equipment and extensive reference materials.
The Library
Gnomon’s Library & Learning Resource Center offers an extensive collection of course-related and professional resources, including books, online databases, trade magazines, newspapers, and diverse reference materials. Students also have access to a wide range of production equipment, such as digital cameras, lighting rigs, grip materials, and more, enabling them to support their creative projects with professional-grade tools.
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Common Areas
Gnomon’s campus provides designated common areas for student use between classes, including student lounges and an approximately 3,000-square-foot outdoor patio. These areas are furnished with seating and include amenities such as flat-screen televisions, gaming consoles, a student kitchen, vending machines, and arcade-style games. The common areas are intended to support student breaks, informal interaction, and general campus use outside of instructional time.
Student Store
Gnomon maintains an on-campus student store that offers essential class supplies, including art materials, as well as art books and reference materials. The store also carries Gnomon-branded merchandise, such as shirts, hoodies, and other apparel. The student store is intended to provide students with convenient access to commonly used academic supplies and institutional merchandise.
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The Gnomon Gallery
The Gnomon Gallery is an on-campus exhibition space used to display artwork related to animation, visual effects, and games. Exhibits may include a range of media such as sketches, sculptures, props, and digital artwork. The gallery is used to showcase industry-related creative work and may be accessible to students and visitors in connection with campus activities and events.
Campus Amenities
Restaurants
Explore a diverse range of mulitple food and drink options right on site. Just steps away from Gnomon's doors, you'll find popular choices like Starbucks, Jersey Mike's, The Stand, Urbane Café, Robeks, MOD pizza, and more.
Regal Theater
Experience the convenience of having a multi-screen Regal Cinema theater right next door. From movie nights to private screenings, students will be able to unwind after class and catch up on the latest films.
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Shopping & Amenities
Find everything you need, right on campus. With a Trader Joe's, LA Fitness gym, a variety of shopping retailers, and even an on-site urgent care facility, student life at Gnomon is all about convenience.
The Industry Next Door
North Hollywood is a central location of the entertainment industry, surrounded by major studios like DreamWorks, Universal Studios, Warner Bros. Studios, and Disney Animation. The campus is strategically located to maximize access to industry professionals and studios, allowing students to gain hands-on experience from the top artists in the field.
It’s even better in person
Join us on our 45,000-square-foot campus in North Hollywood, CA to learn about Gnomon and explore our facilities. Open House is a great opportunity for prospective students to learn about:
- Educational Options & Curriculum
- How to Apply
- Portfolio Requirements
- Financial Aid Opportunities
- The Student Experience
- Alumni Success
- Careers within the Visual Effects, Animation, and Games Industries