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Gnomon is a for-profit college in Hollywood, California. The school focuses on artistic and technical training for careers in the visual effects and games industries. It was founded in 1997 by Alex Alvarez. Gnomon was originally created to train industry artists, though it has evolved into a more all-encompassing art school.[1] In March 2011, Fast Company included Gnomon in its list of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in Film.[2]
Academics
Gnomon offers two-, and four-year (three-year optional by waiving summer break) training options in Entertainment Design and Digital Production,[3] as well as individual and online courses, various software workshops, online Master Classes, and the Gnomon Gallery,[4] which was created to showcase art from the entertainment industry and Gnomon students.[5]
Gnomon is approved as a non-degree vocational institution from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.[6]
The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission on Career Schools and Colleges, a national accrediting agency.[6][7]
Gnomon has been referred to as "the MIT of visual effects".[10]
In June 2010, Gnomon announced the formation of Gnomon Studios, where advanced Gnomon students gain professional experience by working on short films in a real studio environment under the guidance of production professionals. Gnomon Studios began working on Shane Acker's short film, "Plus Minus."[12]
