How to Apply

We encourage students to meet with an Admissions Advisor prior to applying in order to gain valuable guidance on submitting a portfolio and application. Advisors are available to meet in person, over the telephone, or through Zoom.

To schedule an appointment, please contact Gnomon either via phone (323-466-6663) or email Admissions directly.

Fill out and submit a completed application online and pay the non-refundable Application Fee of $25.00.

Certificate in Digital Production Application

BFA Degree in Digital Production Application

Portfolios should include 15 - 20 pieces in either digital or hardcopy format. For detailed information, please view our Portfolio Guidelines.

All international applicants must submit the International Certification of Finances Form.

This form verifies that applicants have the ability to pay tuition and living expenses for themselves and their dependents (if applicable) while in the United States. All financial documents must be either submitted in English or accompanied by an official English translation. Monetary amounts must be in US Dollars or accompanied by a currency evaluation.

As evidence of high school completion, or equivalent, one of the following items must be submitted to an approved agency for evaluation to a U.S. High School diploma:

• Official High School transcripts providing graduation date or proof of completion. High School diplomas will not be accepted.
• Certified copy of the student's General Educational Development (GED) certificate or GED transcript.
• Official College/University transcripts that indicate completion of a Bachelor’s degree.

All international applicants must submit proof of high school completion, or equivalent, in the form of an official evaluation and an English translation of the applicant's official transcript.

If the School has reason to believe that the high school documentation is not valid or was not obtained from an entity that provides secondary school education, the School will evaluate the validity of a student’s high school completion that includes (1) receiving documentation from the secondary school that confirms the validity of the student’s diploma, and (2) confirming with or receiving documentation from the relevant department or agency in the state in which the secondary school is located that the secondary school is recognized as a provider of secondary school education.

Unsealed or unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

For instructions on submitting transcripts and diplomas, please see the section, Academic Documents.

Gnomon will need a copy of your Passport, which can be securely emailed to your dedicated Admissions Advisor.

All international applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit the results of the TOEFL or IELTS as evidence of English proficiency. Gnomon only accepts official Test Report Forms (TRFs) sent directly from the testing center.

The minimum requirements by Gnomon, are as follows:

• TOEFL score of at least 75 on the Internet-based test (IBT)
• IELTS band score of at least six (6) on a 9-point scale

See the English Proficiency section for details on exemptions and additional information.

All applicants are required to complete an interview with an Admissions Advisor for consideration to a full-time program. The purpose of the interview is to give Gnomon an opportunity to get to know each applicant better, as well as review school policies and the expectations of students attending Gnomon.

The interview also gives applicants an opportunity to discuss their portfolio and application submission in greater detail. Interviews should be conducted once other required materials have been submitted. We are happy to accommodate those who are unable to visit our campus in person by scheduling a phone or Zoom interview.