Overview
Located in North Hollywood, CA, Gnomon's campus places students at the center of the entertainment world, surrounded by leading film, game, and television studios. In 2024, we moved to our new campus after 27 years at our previous location. Our exceptional home boasts a wide range of upgraded amenities tailored to enhance the experience for students, staff, and faculty while preserving the essence of what makes Gnomon truly unique. Explore Gnomon’s labs, library, store, sound stage, art gallery, student lounges, and more below.
Discover Gnomon's Campus
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 And Lecture Rooms
Multiple classrooms across Gnomon’s campus are designed specifically for traditional art education, including three lecture rooms, a figure drawing room, a green screen sound stage, and a sculpture studio.
Traditional art classrooms are equipped with sculpting stands, art horses, projection and audio/video equipment and extensive reference materials.
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The Library
Gnomon’s Library & Learning Resource Center features course-related and professional resources such as books, online databases, trade industry magazines and newspapers, and a wide variety of reference materials. Students have access to production equipment including digital cameras, lighting rigs, grip material, and more.
Common Areas
From student lounges to a 3,000 sq ft outdoor patio, Gnomon’s campus features several spaces for students to relax between classes. Common areas are equipped with comfortable furniture, TVs, student kitchens, vending machines, classic arcade games, and more.
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Student Store
Need to purchase class supplies or pick up a Gnomon hoodie? Our student store offers an assortment of art supplies, a curated collection of art books and reference materials, and a variety of Gnomon merch, conveniently located on campus.
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The Gnomon Gallery
Founded in 2008, the Gnomon Gallery was established to spotlight the talented artists working in animation, effects, and games whose phenomenal artwork is rarely seen by the public in a traditional gallery setting.
Featuring a wide range of genres and pieces that include sketches, sculpture, props, and digital paintings, the gallery strives to inspire viewers with behind-the-scenes artwork from some of the industry’s most creative minds.
It’s even better in person
Join us on our state-of-the-art campus in 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