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Top 3 Reasons to come and join us in Hollywood

Instructor Bruno Werneck and Concept Artist for Transformers 3

Transformers

Get a real professional education from industry leading entertainment artists who are currently working on blockbuster movies, games and award winning commercials.

Gnomon Alum Amy Vatanakul Star Trek - Pre-Visualization, Bad Robot

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Gnomon graduates have a history of landing their dream jobs right out of school. Our 90% placement rate in 2008 (and 97% in 2007) means that Gnomon consistently supplies Hollywoods studios with the talent they need.

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Located in Hollywood, California, home to hundreds of film, game and television studios, Gnomon is truly in the heart of the industry and is considered the gold standard for training in high-end computer graphics.

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Alumni Success Stories

2009 Certificate Alum

Melissa Altobello
Uncharted 2 Texture Artist

Employer:

The Gnomon Certicate program changed my life. Only a month after leaving the program I got my rst job at Naughty Dog working on Uncharted 2: Among thieves.
I had no idea that my first game would be ranked as the best game of the year and I wouldnt have had a chance at a place like this without a school like Gnomon. I dont believe that there is a better place to go if you want to learn CG at a level that will allow you to go out into the world and start working in games and film. The program is intense and so immersive that I learned more in 3 months there than I did over an entire year teaching myself. The core program gives you a strong backbone and with the integration of electives students are able to choose an individual focus as well. The instructors are top notch and they teach more than just the tools they also share their experiences and their advice about working in the industry; something that is totally invaluable. Going to Gnomon was the best decision I have ever made and I only wish that I had known about this place sooner.

Melissas Student Work

Concept Artist Emille Noordelloos

Concept Artist Todd Harris

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2008 Certificate Alum

Ryan Calloway
Transformers 2 3D Modeling and Texture Artist,
Employer:

When I began working in the industry, I felt well prepared because much of what I did at Gnomon was exactly what I was doing on the job.
Gnomons Certificate Program is an accelerating and inspiring experience that I am grateful to have gone through. It provided me with the resources and opportunities necessary to jump start a career as a visual effects artist. When I began working in the industry, I felt well prepared because much of what I did at Gnomon was exactly what I was doing on the job. The school is very in touch with the industry- from the people involved to its facilities to its location. The tools and techniques are current and often times ahead of the industry. Having them taught by people who are currently working in the entertainment industry is invaluable. While at Gnomon, I learned a trade and grew as an artist which are the two things I had hoped to do. It was an exhausting and demanding experience but well worth it.

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Concept Artist Brian Despain

Based on a painting by Travis Louie

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2008 Certificate Alum

Erik Halsey
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 3D Modeler
Employer:

Comparing Gnomon to other visual eects schools is like comparing Hitchcocks Psycho to the Vince Vaughn version... why would you?
The Gnomon experience is a rare one indeed. Overall, I count my experience there as priceless. From the knowledge gained, to the life skills and friends made, without question, Gnomon was like the Wacom pen to my Intous 3. I dont really think of Gnomon as a school, but more like an organism that is constantly evolving. Gnomon breathes passion and creativity. The Gnomon School, the Gnomon Workshop and the Gnomon Gallery, all taking place on the school grounds, provide a lethal combination for any CG enthusiast. From the instructors to the students, there is a constant flow of information and knowledge that one would be hard pressed to find anywhere else. It was extremely refreshing to be surrounded by other people who were just as excited and obsessed with the same things as I was. When you have that kind of energy surrounding you at all times, combined with the iconic roster of instructors, latest technology and software.

Eriks Student Work

Concept Artist Abe Yang

Concept Artist Jeremy Geddes

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Mission and History
Learn why we are here and what we can do for you

Programs and Training Options

See what training options are right for you

Campus and Facilities

Find out about our Hollywood Campus

Career Services
How we help you get a great job after school

Events and Campus Activities

Learn about our famous Making of on campus events and Open House

More from Gnomon

Information about our other companies to benefit your education at Gnomon. They are: The Gnomon Wokshop, CG Channel, The Gnomon Gallery, Sketch Theatre, and The Gnomon Studios

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Mission
Gnomon School of Visual Effects specializes in training for careers in high-end computer graphics for the entertainment industry.

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Gnomon School of Visual Eects is an innovative training facility that stresses the importance of creativity in computer graphics.

Gnomon School of Visual Effects is an innovative training facility that stresses the importance of creativity in computer graphics. We believe, that while technology offers new tools to create your visions, it is our ultimate goal to allow you to interact transparently with the software. At Gnomon, we know that it is not the technology that drives results, but the artist. Therefore, our instructors are industry professionals with traditional backgrounds who started using the technology to bring their imaginations to life. We believe, that while technology offers new tools to create your visions, it is our ultimate goal to allow you to interact transparently with the software. At Gnomon, we know that it is not the technology that drives results, but the artist. Therfore, our instructors are industry professionals with traditional backgrounds who started using the technology to bring their imaginations to life.

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Founded by Alex Alvarez in 1997, Gnomon is located in the heart of Hollywood and offers a full curriculum for careers in 3D, professionals in need of specialized training, custom training for production studios and online courses. In conjunction with several major studios across Los Angeles, our instructors and our esteemed Advisory Board, Gnomons curriculum and facilities have been designed to constantly evolve to reflect any new demands that may arise from the entertainment industry. Gnomons entire curriculum has been developed, tested and is taught by some of the most recognized CG professionals working in the industry. At no other school are the Directors, Advisory Board members and instructors more involved in the production process. They work and consult for studios such as DreamWorks, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Sony Interactive, Digital Domain, Electronic Arts, Activision, Rock Star Games, and Blizzard, just to name a few.

Real professionals. Real projects.

Gnomons goal has always been to create an educational environment unlike any other - to pioneer a more effective way to prepare students and professionals for their career in the computer graphics entertainment industry - to provide a real education. Gnomons instructors are working professionals who bring their passion and experience to the classroom. They know the importance of understanding how the real world operates and what a production pipeline looks like, to ensure our curriculum at Gnomon is always moving in tandem with the industry - wherever it might be headed. Our curriculum resembles this structure by taking our students through completion of collaborative and in-class projects. At Gnomon, students complete these projects, which is key in securing employment after graduation. Gnomon students are able to take their projects from the smallest element of an idea to fully formed reality; all using similar methods and workflow used everyday in the entertainment industry. This is the work our students will take with them after graduation, and use to impress a future employer.

Shots from Gnomon Student Group Project White Swan ZBrush beta training group at Gnomon. Directed by Sil van der Woerd of Digital Domain

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Entertainment Design
Full Time, One Year
A track of courses designed to help aspiring artists develop their portfolios for careers in the film, broadcast and video game industries.

Digital Production for Entertainment

Full Time, Two Years
Designed to create well-rounded, production ready artists who are versed in digital and traditional skills.

On-Campus

Entertainment Design & Digital Production

Full Time, Three Years
The ultimate program for aspiring digital artists blending a strong foundation in art and digital production with an in-depth focus.

Individual Courses

Individual Courses According to Your Schedule

Mix and match courses to meet your career goals take as many or as few as youd like. Select courses are also available online.

Maya Fast Track

Full Time, 9 Weeks
The Maya Fast Track is a thorough and intense introduction to the premeire software being used in high-end 3D production.

Online Training
Learn from Home
Gnomon online training is designed to provide the same innovative training and experienced instructors as Gnomon School with the added convenience of learning from home.

Online
Master Classes
Forum-Based Classes and Community

Exclusive online classes focusing on different elements of the visual effects and games industries in a private forum.

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Entertainment Design
One-Year, Full Time Track
A one year track of courses designed to help aspiring artists develop their portfolios for careers in the entertainment industry.
One year of full-time study Core foundation for aspiring 2D and 3D artists Industry relevant curriculum and training Invaluable networking and career guidance
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What is Entertainment Design?

The films you watch, the TV shows you follow and the games you play are made by people who, for the most part, work at studios. Over the past decade, the entertainment industry has continued to grow with a steady demand for more qualified artists. As the entertainment industry matures and audiences demand an ever increasing level of realism, studios spend more money on qualified people. The growing entertainment industry represents an opportunity for artists unlike anything we have seen in the past hundred years. If you like to draw and believe that you have potential, then you too could one day be working on the next Starcraft, Bioshock, Battlestar Gallactica, Lord of the Rings, Wall-E or Avatar.

Industry Approved Curriculum

Gnomons Entertainment Design Track consists of twenty intensive drawing and design courses. Each class develops the students knowledge, technique, and understanding of the creative process.
Term 1 Photoshop for Digital Production Figure Drawing Overview of VFX and Game Production Perspective Visual Communication 1 Art History 1 Term 2 Visual Communication 2 Anatomy Costumed Figure Drawing Graphic Design Character Sculpture: Maquettes Art History 2 Term 3 Zoological Drawing Storyboarding Character Design Product Design Color Theory and Light Design History Term 4 Introduction to Maya Creature Design Environment Design Vehicle Design Film History
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College Degree or Gnomon?

Does a degree represent the difference between success and failure? In most career paths, it may. But in art, specifically art in the entertainment industries, success has little to do with a degree and more to do with your talent. Your portfolio, your network, references, desire and drive are what gets you the job. You need an educational environment that will develop and hone those skills. Gnomon excels in doing that.

Is One Year Enough?

The Entertainment Design track spans one year. Four years of traditional art college usually entails having summers off so you end up with eight semesters opposed to Gnomons track, which is four (although we call them terms). Therefore, with this track you will experience about half of the normal college course load. Where things get more complicated and we recommend doing your research on this, is that most colleges will fill your course schedule with many classes that are potentially valuable but irrelevant to your direct career path. Additionally, many instructors you will find in a degree-granting art school may not be relevant industry professionals.

The 2D to 3D Path

Launched in 1998, the Digital Production for Entertainment Program (previously known as the High-End CG Certificate Program) has recently celebrated ten years of helping students enter the entertainment industry with graduates placed at most of the countries top VFX and Game studios. This program is designed to provide students with an in-depth technical and artistic understanding of the tools used in the visual effects, film, broadcast and gaming industries. Since its inception, Gnomon has adhered to a strict traditional drawing/design portfolio requirement for admission. It is for this reason that our placement rate is over 90%. It is also for this reason that Gnomons criteria for admission is so high. Every term we reject applicants whose drawing skills show potential, however, are undeveloped. The Entertainment Design track offers an opportunity for students to develop their portfolios for admission. It suffices to say that we and the industries that we serve strongly believe that the best 3D artists start with a strong traditional foundation.

Advisory Board
Over more than a decade, Gnomon has collaborated with many of the industrys top talent. It is through these relationships that we guarantee the quality of our programs. Our Advisory Board consists of professional artists who have proven their commitment to helping aspiring artists enter the industry.
Jonathan Berube World of Warcraft, Diablo III, StarCraft: Ghost, Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams Jerry OFlaherty Gears of War, Thundercats, Unreal Championship 2: The Liandri Conflict, Anachronox

Dylan Cole Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Daredevil, I, Robot

Neville Page Cloverfield, Avatar, Star Trek, Watchmen, Hulk 2

David Levy Assassins Creed, Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones, Turok, The Red Star

Ben Procter Avatar, Transformers, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Matrix Revolutions, Superman Returns

Fausto de Martini World of Warcraft, StarCraft II

Aaron Sims Terminator 3, AI, Constantine, Fantastic 4, The Golden Compass, I Am Legend

Iain McCaig Star Wars: Episodes One, Two and Three, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Peter Pan

Feng Zhu Lucasfilm, Disney, Blur Studio, Electronic Arts, Microsoft, Warner Brothers

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Digital Production for Entertainment

Two-Year, Full Time Program
Designed to create well-rounded, production-ready artists who are versed in digital and traditional skills.
Two years of full-time study Focus on production skills for movies, television or games Specialized, industry-developed tracks Instructors are working professionals Financial aid for those that qualify International visas available
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Choose Your Path as a 3D Artist

This program is intended for those who have a background in visual or traditional art and desire a career as a digital artist in the movie, television or game industries. Our curriculum is geared towards the development of artistic and technical skills by profession and not by industrywe teach you to be an accomplished artist first. Your skills are then applicable to all entertainment industries. As these industries converge, both your fundamental and specialized skills become universal. Unlike conventional curriculum, this is not a diluted program with classes that simply fill a programs roster; these are specific classes that develop you as a professional and readies each student to work in the field of their choice. Students will build foundational skills in the first two terms, then choose an area of concentration for the remainder of the program.
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I only wish that Gnomon existed when I was a kid.

J.J. Abrams CEO Bad RobotProductions Director of Star Trek, Creator of Cloverfield, Lost and Fringe

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Tracks
Modeling and Texturing
Design and create digital assets for games, broadcast or film. As a modeling and texture artist you will create assets for these industries, with a strong understanding of form, texture, and detail. Assets may vary from a simple building to a complex mix of 3D elements for a movie or game. Supporting these concepts are fundamental classes on anatomy, sculpture, painting and design.

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Character Animation

Animators are the actors of the game and visual effect industries. This track is loaded with animation-based classes that cover CG and traditional animation, stop motion animation and technical character rigging. Through performance, animators deliver emotion to a character be it humorous, sad, serious or somewhere in between.

Visual Eects Animation

Visual effects artists must create realistic elements that would be too costly, dangerous or impossible to capture on film. This track is perfect for the artist who wishes to work with all elements that comprise a visual effects shot. Classes concentrate on lighting and filming techniques, creation, tracking and compositing of elements, and the creation of both particle and dynamic effects.

3D Generalist

Not sure what area of digital production in which to excel? Our 3D Generalist track is perfect for exploring all aspects of 3D production. This track is an outgrowth of our long-standing High-End CG Certificate program. As with the former, this track covers all aspects of 3D production along with a strong visual art foundation. This program has plenty of allowances to choose elected specialty classes when further focus is desired.

Example Curriculum: Character Animation

Below is an example curriclum for the Character Animation track. Curriculum for other tracks can be found online at www.gnomonschool.com/programs/digital_production/.
Term 1 Introduction to Maya Introduction to Compositing Texture Mapping I History of Visual Effects Visual Communications Storyboarding Term 5 Character Animation 3 Art of Compositing 1 Creature Animation 2 Matchmoving & Integration Character Sculpture 1 Gesture Drawing Term 2 Hard Surface Modeling 1 Animation & Visual Effects Character Kinematics Introduction to ZBrush Principles of Animation Anatomy Term 6 Facial Animation Animation for Games Improvisational Acting Stop-Motion Animation Story Development Elective Term 3 Character Skinning Character Animation 1 Character Modeling/Sculpting Lighting & Rendering 1 Acting for Animators Character Design Term 7 Choice of 2 Demo Reel Classes Demo Reel Character Construction & Design Demo Reel Rigging for Animation Demo Reel Digital Sets Demo Reel Props Demo Reel Game Level 1 Career Realities Term 4 Lighting & Rendering 2 Character Animation 2 Creature Animation 1 Previsualization & Animatics HD Digital Filmmaking for VFX Visual Structure Term 8 Choice of 2 Demo Reel Classes Demo Reel Game Level 2 Demo Reel Lighting & Compositing Demo Reel Animation Demo Reel Effects Demo Reel Personal Project Interview & Resume Workshop Business of Production

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Entertainment Design & Digital Production

Three-Year, Full Time Program
For aspiring digital artists blending a strong foundation in art and digital production with an in-depth focus.
Three years of full-time study Focus on production skills for movies, television or games Specialized, industry-developed tracks Instructors are working professionals Financial aid for those that qualify
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Choose Your Path as a 3D Artist

This program is three years of full-time study blending one year of foundation art and design classes with two years of digital production. Our curriculum is geared towards the development of artistic and technical skills by profession and not by industrywe teach you to be an accomplished artist first. Your skills are then applicable to all entertainment industries. As these industries converge, both your fundamental and specialized skills become universal. Unlike conventional curriculum, this is not a diluted program with classes that simply fill a programs roster; these are specific classes that develop you as a professional and readies each student to work in the field of their choice. Students will build foundational skills in the first five terms, then choose an area of concentration for the remainder of the program.
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Gnomons classes are well-rounded, their content well thought out and their recruiting and business practices beyond reproach.
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90% Placement Rate

Gnomon graduates have a history of landing their dream jobs right out of school. Our 90% placement rate in 2008 (and 97% in 2007) means that Gnomon consistently supplies studios with the talent they need.

Krystal Sae Eua, Avatar 3D Modeling and Texture Artist, Hydraulx

Kirti Pillai, World of Warcraft Cinematic Environment Artist, Blizzard Entertainment

Ryan Calloway, Transformers 2 3D Modeling and Texture Artist, Industrial Light and Magic

Michele Rader, Clash of the Titans Matchmover, Prime Focus

Example Curriculum: Character Animation

Below is an example curriclum for the Character Animation track. Curriculum for other tracks can be found online at www.gnomonschool.com/programs/entertainment_digtal/.
Term 1 Photoshop for Digital Production Figure Drawing Overview of Film and Game Production Perspective Visual Communications 1 Art History 1 Term 2 Visual Communications 2 Anatomy Costumed Figure Drawing Graphic Design Character Sculpture 1 Art History 2 Term 6 Hard Surface Modeling 1 Animation and Visual Effects Introduction to ZBrush Character Kinematics Cinematography for VFX Term 3 Zoological Drawing Storyboarding Character Design Product Design Color Theory and Light Design History Term 7 Character Skinning Character Animation 1 Character Modeling and Sculpting Lighting and Rendering 1 Acting for Animators Character Sculpture 2 Term 11 Choice of 2 Demo Reel Classes Demo Reel Character Construction & Design Demo Reel Rigging for Animation Demo Reel Digital Sets Demo Reel Props Demo Reel Game Level 1 Career Realities Term 4 Introduction to Maya Creature Design Environment Design Vehicle Design Film History

Term 5 Digital Photography Introduction to Compositing Texture Mapping History of Visual Effects Digital Painting Character Development and Design Term 9 Character Animation 2 Art of Compositing Creature Animation 2 Matchmoving and Integration Creative Life Drawing Gesture Drawing

Term 8 Lighting and Rendering 2 Character Animation 2 Creature Animation 1 Previsualization and Animatics HD Digital Filmmaking for VFX Visual Structure Term 12 Choice of 2 Demo Reel Classes Demo Reel Game Level 2 Demo Reel Lighting and Compositing Demo Reel Animation Demo Reel Effects Demo Reel Personal Project Interview and Resume Workshop Business of Production

Term 10 Facial Animation Animation for Games Improvisational Acting Stop-motion Animation Story Development Elective

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Individual Courses
Individual Courses According to Your Schedule
Mix and match courses to meet your career goals take as many or as few as youd like. Select courses are also available online.
Courses are either 10-weeks, 5-weeks or 1-week in length Most courses consist of three hours of in-class lecture and demonstration and nine hours of guaranteed Studio Lab time per week Online courses may be an option for some courses Class assignments are project-based and revolve around the students personal direction and creation.
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Courses for Beginners to Advanced Digital Artists

Gnomon was founded as a professional training center for students looking to advance their studies within the visual effects industry. We have developed a curriculum that contains all of the techniques and tools necessary for todays artist to succeed in the increasingly competitive world of digital production. All of our courses are open to individuals with the necessary background or prerequisites.

Training for Professionals Who Need to Learn Specic Skills

We specialize in supplying students, professionals, and production studios with the skills they need to succeed in the animation and effects for film, television and game industries.

Ideal Candidates for the Individual Courses :

Are considering a career in effects, animation, game developmet or high-end visualization Want to take courses at Gnomon School of Visual Effects, but do not need all of the courses required in a full program Want a career change but only have a limited amount of time to attend school Are knowledgable digital artists wishing to improve their traditional or digital skills
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Maya Fast Track

9 Week, Full Time Track of Courses
The Maya Fast Track is a thorough and intense introduction to the premeire software being used in high-end 3D production.
Courses are either 10-weeks, 5-weeks or 1-week in length Most courses consist of three hours of in-class lecture and demonstration and nine hours of guaranteed Studio Lab time per week Online courses may be an option for some courses Class assignments are project-based and revolve around the students personal direction and creation.
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Time Tested Curriculum

This course provides a thorough introduction to the premiere 3D program being used in high-end production. The Maya Fast Track is designed primarily for individuals who already have a solid understanding of 3D concepts. It is a demanding and intensive program for those who need to get up to speed in Maya quickly.

Ideal Candidates for the Maya Fast Track :

Already know another 3D program Would like to learn the most they can in the least amount of time Need to become proficient in Maya quickly May not live in the Los Angeles area

The extensive education in Maya I received at Gnomon has been invaluable to my current work at Insomniac Games.
Axel Stanley-Grossman Gnomon Alum, Insomniac Games

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Online Training
Learn from Home
Access entertainment production training from Hollywood, anywhere in the world.
High-definition 950 x 540 video lectures Curriculum and projects geared toward providing students real-world experience Weekly homework and final projects assigned in each class Direct instruction and critiques from industry professionals
Student Work Erik Halsey Concept by Abe Yang

Why Take Gnomon Online Courses?

Gnomon online training enables students from anywhere in the world with a broadband internet connection to access world-class digital entertainment production training by Hollywood instructors. Based on the same internationally-acclaimed curriculum and taught by working professionals, Gnomon online training is a flexible solution for students and professionals worldwide seeking top-level training.

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How it Works
Gnomon online courses have the same content as the on-campus courses at Gnomon in Hollywood and are taught by instructors who are professional production artists. Every week, a two to three hour video lecture is posted along with homework assignments. Students are to work on the assignments and hand it in before the due date. Every week, the instructor will review the assignment by actually opening your project files and giving a video critique of your assignment, so that you know exactly where to focus your attention. Gnomon online courses also use forums for communicating with other students and the instructor. Gnomon online courses are typically 10 weeks in duration (shorter 5 week courses are also available) and offered on a quarterly basis with start dates in January, April, July and September.
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How is Gnomon Online Training Dierent from Other Online Training?

Gnomon online courses take the live courses that are offered on campus in Hollywood, but offer them in an online format. The courses are as intense as taking a course on-campus and it is expected that you will spend at least 10 hours a week on each course, to reach a level of proficiency that will prepare you for the challenges of real-world production. While many online training vendors offer software applications training online, typically these are lowcommitment courses or workshops and are not at the same level of instruction or intensity as Gnomon.

Is Online Best for Me?

Online is a flexible option for individuals who are motivated to learn and cant find this kind of entertainment production training locally. To succeed, students should be motivated to learn on their own and should allocate time during the week to watch lectures and work on assignments. It is recommended that students set aside about 10 hours a week per course.

Transfer Credits to a Gnomon Program

Because Gnomon online courses are the same as the courses on-campus, students can use the credits from online courses towards a full-time program such as the Digital Production for Entertainment two-year program. This enables students outside of Los Angeles to take Gnomon courses online, then transfer into a full-time program when they are able to relocate.

Instructors from the Industry

A school is truly defined by its faculty and curriculum. A truly comprehensive program is brought to life by instructors who are respected members of their field. As no one person can master every aspect of visual effects production, experienced individuals who each have their own areas of expertise teach our courses.

Kevin Hudson, Watchmen Lead Modeler, Double Negative

Rich Diamant, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Lead Character Artist, Naughty Dog

Carlo Sansonetti, Star Wars: The Clone Wars Character Rigger, Lucas Film Animation

Steven Vargas, Beowulf Training and Artist Development, Sony Pictures Imageworks

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Master Classes
Forum-Based Classes and Community
Exclusive online classes focusing on different elements of the visual effects and games industries in a private forum.
Over forty hours of lectures Delivered in 2-3 hour HD video lectures Pages of Q&A threads between instructors and attendees Focusing on different areas of the VFX & Games industries
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Online, Interactive Classes

This is a phenomenal value and opportunity to learn from many of the industrys masters, gain insights into their techniques, experiences, thought processes and workflow. Buy a ticket and get a massive dose of inspiration, motivation and education while sharing the experience with your peers from around the world. Another extension is far from guaranteed, so this is an event that you cant afford to miss!
Each high-def lecture is 2+ hours long and available 24-hours a day, so you can watch them whenever youd like, as often as youd like One ticket gives you access to all 16 classes, a total of over 40 hours of lecture!

Testimonials
It was truly one of the best educational experiences Ive had this year.
Flath

As close to real classroom feedback as it gets.

OShea
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All the lectures have been top-notch and Ive learned so much!
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Recent Master Classes and Instructors

Here is a list of some of our most recent classes and the instructors that have taught them.

Craig Mullins, Traditional Art Values Applied to Digital Art Lead Modeler, Sony Pictures Imageworks

Sze Jones, Digital Female Character Design and Creatio Character Modeling Supervisor, Blur Studio

Feng Zhu, Drawing From Design Founder, FZD School of Design

The Shiett Brothers, Sculpting Comic Book Statues Training and Artist Development, Sony Pictures Imageworks

Jeremy Cook, CG Survival Kit 3D Artist

Neville Page, Character and Creature Design Art Director and Visual Effects Designer

Scott Robertson, Design and Visual Communication of Vehicles Designer and Founder, Design Studio Press

Iain McCaig, The Art of Dreaming on Paper Concept Designer

Reo Prendergast, Environment Modeling for Production Cinematic Artist, Blizzard Entertainment

Nick Whitmire, Workow for the Animation Process Lead Animator/Layout Artist, Blur Studio

Visit www.gnomonschool.com/programs/entertainment-design for more information.

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Campus and Facilities

Located in the Heart of Hollywood

Located in Hollywood, California, home to hundreds of lm, game and television studios, Gnomon is truly in the heart of the industry.
Gnomons facilities have been designed to create a production-like environment with an atmosphere conducive to creativity and learning. Our 15,000 sq ft. facility houses five state-of-the-art computer labs, a theater, three sculpture and drawing studios, student lounges, a student store, the Gnomon Gallery and Gnomon Studios.

Visit www.gnomonschool.com/experience/facilities/ for more information.

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Career Services

Career Services
Helping you get started
The Career Services Office offers:
Professional career counceling Advisement on reel, resumes and portfolios Guidance in researching openings and companies Refereals for job openings Introductions to individuals and companies in the industry Employer job fairs
Instructor work by Bruno Werneck

All registered students, graduates and alumni are supported by Career Services. Gnomon is pleased to assist all who are interested with placement, whether you are a Certificate student, Fast Track student or taking classes to further Professional Development. Gnomons Certificate program is the largest running in-depth program in 3D computer graphics. placement out of the CG program is approximately 90%. Gnomon has alumni at most of the major production and game facilities in the U.S. and in many international studios.

Employer Preview Days

Every term at Gnomon we have prospective employers from major motion picture companies and visual effects studios all over Los Angeles come to our school to review current students and Alumnis demo reels and resumes to help place our student body into one of the most competative job markets. By havig theses special preview days with students and employers it gives both the chance to sit down face to face with one another in a job fair atmosphere. It allows the employer to see the up and coming talent as well as give the students the chance to leave an impression on one of their dream job companies. We have art directors and recruitors come from some of the following studios: DreamWorks, Sony Imageworks, Disney Interactive, Blizzard Entertainment, Microsoft Games, Insomniac, and The 3rd Floor

Blizzard Entertainment Interviewing Gnomon students

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Events and Campus Activities

Events
Monthly Film/Video/Broadcast and Games focsed lecture series featuring prominent speakers from various studios around the country Presence at major industry trade shows, such as SIGGRAPH and GDC. Student volunteer opportuniites available Software Partner User Groups held quarterly on Gnomons campus Alumni focused lecture series

Past Making of Events have included visual effects teams from movies: Avatar, 9, The Day The Earth Stood Still, UP, WallE, Speed Racer, The Mummy: Tomb of The Dragon Emperor, Golden Compass, and games such as: Uncharted: Drakes Fortune, and Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning and more!

Neville Page, Lead Creature Designer on Avatar gives his presentation

Visit www.gnomonschool.com/events/events.php to find out more about our events and watch videos of past events

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Events and Campus Activities

Open Houses and Tours

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to learn about Gnomon School and take a guided tour of our campus. Our Open Houses are designed to give the student a glimpse into Gnomon School life.

What is Open House?

Open house is a monthly event that takes place to help prospective students get acquainted with the facilities and find out more about enrolling. We also provide a presentation outlining the history and benefits of coming to Gnomon. Our Financial Aid officer is on campus to give you guidance on your financial aid. Open House Agenda:
First half: Guided Tour of Gnomon Campus Second half: Presentation and Q &amp A

Campus Tours
Tours of our facilities are offered Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Please call ahead to make a reservation, 323-466-6663.

Going to Gnomon was quite possibly the best decision I have ever made. Not only did it give me an advantage in the production world but it introduced me to some of the most talented, intelligent people that I am proud to call my friends. Gnomons curriculum was well thought out, the instructors skilled and the students driven.
Max Dayan Gnomon Alum

Visit www.gnomonschool.com/open_house/ to sign up for and attend an open house

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More from Gnomon

CGChannel
CG Channel is an online destination for entertainment artists. Our mission is to inform, inspire and empower our viewers. For over a decade, CG Channel has served the entertainment production industry with news, features and community services.

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Gnomon Gallery
Every month we are proud to host a new show in the gallery with an opening reception that features music, food and, of course, the artists. These events are free and open to the public, so please drop by and check out some amazing artwork from genres that range from sci-fi to fantasy, creatures, vehicles, props, environments, sketches and sculpture.

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Gnomon Studios
STUDIOS

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This is our very own on-campus production facility that works on shows and movies currently in production or on air. Recent projects we have worked on are Star Trek, Avatar, Green Lantern and + -. Directors Shane Acker and Meni Tsirbas are two of the studios working directors. Gnomon Studios works with other major Hollywood production studios. This is a great opportunity to bring Gnomon students together with working professionals.

The GnomonWorkshop
The Gnomon Workshop, the industry leader in professional training for artists in the entertainment and design industries. Founded by Alex Alvarez in 2000, The Gnomon Workshop was launched as a means to share professional techniques with artists who could not attend the hands-on courses offered at the Gnomon School of Visual Effects in Hollywood, California.

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Sketch Theatre
Sketch Theatre serves to motivate and inspire artists from all walks of life. The brilliant myriad of artists featured on Sketch Theatre strip down and expose raw sketches on camera, never failing to captivate and inspire. These people work in a variety of fields, are successful, support themselves, and are proud to call themselves artists.

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International Partnerships and Licensing What J.J. Abrams Says About Gnomon
I only wish that Gnomon had existed when I was a kid. I would have applied, and had I gotten in, I would have attended. Its that brilliant nexus of imagination and practical reality; a place where dreamers learn to realize, share and bring to life the visions in their heads. The latest and greatest technology is meaningless without inspired instruction. This is what Gnomon has in spades. Their professors and founders are people who truly inspire. They dont just teach the how tothey give you context, understanding and expectations of how to on the job. Theirs is a practical approach to actually working in lm, video and gaming. Its that amazing ideal, where art and making a living peacefully coexist. You can certainly become a successful working artist without Gnomon, but with their pedigree, placement stats, culture and track record, why take that chance?

J.J. Abrams CEO Bad Robot Productions Director: Star Trek, Mission: Impossible III Creator: Cloverfield, Lost, Felicity, Alias, Fringe

Star Trek

Lost

Fringe

Student work

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