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Alex Alvarez
Founder | President
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Overview
Located in North Hollywood, CA, Gnomon's campus places students in the heart of the entertainment industry, surrounded by top film, game, and television studios. In 2024, after 27 years at the previous location, the school transitioned to an upgraded campus, offering enhanced amenities for students, staff, and faculty while preserving the essence of what makes Gnomon unique. Explore the labs, library, store, sound stage, art gallery, student lounges, and more below.
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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.
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 offers a variety of inviting spaces for students to unwind between classes, including cozy student lounges and a spacious 3,000 sq ft outdoor patio. Common areas are thoughtfully designed with comfortable seating, flat-screen TVs, gaming consoles, a student kitchen, and vending machines. For entertainment, students can enjoy classic arcade games and more, creating a vibrant environment where they can relax, socialize, and recharge.
Student Store
The student store offers a wide selection of essential class supplies, including art materials, as well as a curated collection of art books and reference materials. It also features a variety of Gnomon-branded merchandise, such as shirts, hoodies, and other apparel. Conveniently located on campus, the store is designed to meet the needs of students, providing everything necessary to support studies and showcase school pride.
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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.
In 2024, students entered a brand new state-of-the-art campus, surrounded by amenities that have improved student life. We are proud to have preserved everything that makes our campus special, be it several tons of custom steel furniture, amazing student work all over the walls, inspiring hallways and lounges dotted with arcade games, and our amazing staff, faculty and students.
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 Nextdoor
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 state-of-the-art 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