G N O M O N C O U R S E C A T A L O G

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MISSION & HISTORY
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PROGRAMS & EDUCATION
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CAREER SERVICES
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STUDENT EVENTS
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GNOMON – YOUR PIPELINE INTO THE INDUSTRY
SUBSIDIZED TRAINING FOR CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS
CAMPUS INFORMATION
THE GNOMON STORE
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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FULL-TIME STAFF
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ACADEMIC DIRECTORS
ADVISORY BOARD
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FACULTY
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CAMPUS LOCATION/MAP
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GENERAL GNOMON POLICIES
TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS
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MISSION & HISTORY
MISSION STATEMENT
Gnomon School of Visual Effects specializes in training for careers in high-end computer graphics for the entertainment industries.
HISTORY OF GNOMON SCHOOL OF VISUAL EFFECTS
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.
Founded by Alex Alvarez in 1997, Gnomon is located in the heart of Hollywood and offers a full curriculum
for individuals who want 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, Gnomon’s curriculum and facilities have been designed to constantly evolve
to reflect any new demands that may arise from the entertainment industry. Gnomon’s 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, Disney, Rhythm & Hues, Industrial Light &
Magic, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Sony Interactive, Digital Domain, Electronic Arts, Activision, Rock Star
Games, and Blizzard, just to name a few.
At Gnomon School of Visual Effects, our students have several choices
on how best to meet their educational goals.
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Certificate in High-End Computer Graphics program
Maya Fast Track program
Professional studies classes
Online classes
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YOUR PIPELINE INTO THE INDUSTRY
REAL PROFESSIONALS - REAL PROJECTS
Gnomon’s goal has always been to create an educational environment unlike any other – to pioneer a more
effective way of learning and a better way to prepare students and professionals for their careers in the computer graphics entertainment industry – to provide a real education.
Gnomon’s 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;
utilizing 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.
GNOMON SCHOOL
OF VISUAL EFFECTS
Gnomon School of Visual Effects
offers classes on a physical campus in Hollywood, CA, as well as
through Gnomon Online, the webbased division of Gnomon School.
Gnomon Inc. also offers other
alternatives for training those interested in the Computer Graphics
industry.
www.gnomonschool.com
THE GNOMON
WORKSHOP
The Gnomon Workshop offers a
comprehensive library of training
DVDs created by world-renowned
artists from the visual effects, broadcast, concept design and gaming
industries.
www.thegnomonworkshop.com
GNOMONOLOGY
Tutorials and assets for an increasingly wide range of tools that are
added to the site every month.
Purchase and download these tutorials and assets at a very low cost.
www.gnomonology.com
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PROGRAMS & EDUCATION
HIGH-END COMPUTER
GRAPHICS PROGRAM
Description
Program Specifics
Course Delivery
Placement
Admissions
Tuition
International Students
Financial Aid
Student Loans
Payment
School Policies
MAYA FAST TRACK
PROGRAM
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PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
PROGRAM
Description
Course Delivery
Admissions
To Register
Tuition
Payment
Student Loans
School Policies
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Program Specifics
Course Delivery
Placement
Admissions
To Register
Tuition
Financial Aid
Student Loans
Payment
School Policies
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GNOMON ONLINE
Description
Program Specifics
Course Delivery
Computer Equipment
Access To Class Lectures
System Requirements
Admissions
Tuition
To Register
Login/Password
Payment
Student Loans
School Policies
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HIGH-END COMPUTER
GRAPHICS PROGRAM
The High-End Computer Graphics Program, also known as the “Certificate Program”, is designed to produce well-rounded artists, well versed in the digital and traditional skills and techniques necessary to succeed in the fields of high-end digital visual effects, animation, game development and visualization.
Instituted in July of 1998, this program is the first of its kind for the 3D computer graphics industry. The
unique structure of this program, combined with the industry experience of the instructors, provides High-End
CG students a focused, in-depth education that prepares them to succeed in the 3D career of their choice.
Prime candidates for the High-End CG Program are individuals who:
• Have a traditional art background,
• Are very serious about a career as a digital artist in the entertainment industries,
• Are able to commit to an intensive full-time program,
• Have means to finance their education, either through personal funding or student loans.
Gnomon School of Visual Effects is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and approved by
the Bureau for Private Post Secondary and Vocational Education for the State of California.
PROGRAM SPECIFICS
• The High-End Computer Graphics Program takes seven ten-week terms (21 months) to complete.
• Students take over 45 classes geared towards developing them into well-rounded, productive digital artists.
• The curriculum exposes students to production-specific concepts, tools and techniques.
• All instructors have extensive production experience and teach in their area of expertise.
• Curriculum and projects are geared towards providing students real-world experience.
• Students follow a pre-set curriculum and are automatically registered into required classes each term.
• The Program is monitored to ensure students are developing artistic, technical and problem solving skills.
• In addition to being graded and evaluated in every class, students also benefit from in-depth feedback on
their work through regular, formal reviews by working industry professionals familiar with the Program.
COURSE DELIVERY
• The High-End Computer Graphics Program consists of 1155 clock hours of instruction/ 96.5 quarter credit units.
• Most courses consist of three hours of in-class lecture and demonstration er week.
• Online classes may be offered for some courses.
• Classes are taught by working professionals; therefore, classes may be held any day of the week.
• Six hours per week of mandatory Studio Lab Time will be scheduled and monitored.
• Students are encouraged to reserve additional Studio Lab Time, up to 24 hours per week, to complete assignments.
PLACEMENT
• Gnomon is proud to have alumni working at distinguished film and game studios worldwide.
• Gnomon offers assistance with career guidance and placement.
• For the most current placement statistics, please contact the Office of Advancement.
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HIGH-END COMPUTER
GRAPHICS PROGRAM
ADMISSIONS
• Applications to the Certificate Program are accepted on an on-going basis. Acceptance is limited to a
maximum of 24 students per term.
• The Admissions Review Committee determines acceptance to the Program.
• Decisions are based on a student’s submission of a completed application, portfolio review and interview
with the Admissions department.
• Applicants must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
APPLICATIONS AND PORTFOLIOS MAY BE SUBMITTED
In Person
During regular business hours,
Monday through Friday, 9am – 6pm.
By Mail
Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Attention: Admissions
1015 North Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood CA 90038.
Further information regarding the Admissions / Portfolio requirements can be found at our
website: www.gnomonschool.com
If you are interested in applying for the High-End Computer Graphics Program, please contact
the Admissions office at 323-466-6663.
TUITION
• Total Program cost: $43,300.
• Tuition: $43,225.
• Non Refundable Registration fee: $ 75.
• Tuition is paid in term installments of $6,175 per term.
TUITION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
• Gnomon requires proof of a minimum of $45,000. USD per year in available funds.
• Tuition for Terms One and Two must be paid prior to the start of the Program.
• Each term thereafter is paid in term installments of $6,175 USD per term.
• Total due at time of acceptance $12,525 USD
• Registration fee $75 USD
• Visa Processing fee $ 100 USD
• Term One and Two tuition $12,350 USD
• To maintain a current M-1 visa status and apply for Occupation Practical Training, as of October 2007,
students will incur an additional $940 USD in fees payable to the Department of Homeland Security for visa
processing throughout their Program.
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HIGH-END COMPUTER
GRAPHICS PROGRAM
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
• The Federal Government approves the High-End Computer Graphics Program for non-immigrant
international students.
• International students must also submit a completed Certification of Finances that can be found on
our website.
• Additional information about the student visa process can be found at our website.
FINANCIAL AID
• Gnomon offers Financial Aid through Federal Student Aid for those who qualify.
• Students who are US citizens and enrolled full–time in the High-End Computer Graphics Program
may be eligible to receive Pell Grants and/or Stafford Loan financial assistance.
• Students interested in applying for aid should call the Financial Aid office at 323-466-6663.
STUDENT LOANS
• Gnomon offers “Career Training” loans through SLM Financial, a Sallie Mae Company.
• Students interested in enrolling at Gnomon may apply for low-interest financing through SLM
to pay their tuition.
• Students interested in a Sallie Mae loan may contact the Financial Aid office for more details.
• Prior to submitting a loan application, students must speak with Gnomon’s Admissions Counselor
and the Financial Aid Officer.
• Students must be a US citizen, a US national or a permanent resident and must be creditworthy.
• The deadline to submit a loan application to Sallie Mae is seven business days prior to the start of the term.
PAYMENT
Gnomon accepts:
• Checks: company /personal
• Visa and MasterCard
• Money Orders
• Corporate Purchase Orders
• Gnomon Payment Plans
• Wire Transfers
• Federal Funding and Sallie Mae Career Training Loans
• Payment in full or payment arrangements (Gnomon Payment plan or Financial Aid) are required
to officially complete registration and reserve a space in the class/program.
Gnomon Payment Plans:
• Tuition is broken up into three installments, with a 3% finance service charge applied.
• The first installment is due at the time of registration.
• Remaining installments are due over the course of the term:
• Payments made more than five (5) business days after a scheduled due date are subject to a 2% late fee.
• Payments seven (7) or more business days late are subject to the student’s computer account being
frozen until payment is rectified.
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THE MAYA FAST TRACK
PROGRAM
The Maya Fast Track Program 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. Based on the time-tested curriculum of Gnomon School of Visual Effects, this course will
provide a thorough introduction to the premiere 3D program being used in high-end production.
Ideal candidates for the Maya Fast Track Program are individuals who:
• 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,
• Are NOT looking to put together a demo reel while they attend the program,
• May not live in the Los Angeles area.
Gnomon School of Visual Effects is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and approved
by the Bureau for Private Post Secondary and Vocational Education for the State of California.
PROGRAM SPECIFICS
Taught by industry professionals, the Maya Fast Track consists of the following nine, one-week classes:
• Introduction to Maya
• Surface Modeling
• Polygon Modeling
• Texture Mapping
• Lighting and Rendering
• Animation and Visual Effects
• Character Kinematics
• Character Skinning
• Particles and Dynamics
To progress to the subsequent class, and complete the Program, students must successfully receive a passing
grade. Each of the classes that make up the Maya Fast Track is also available as one-week, Professional
Studies courses at $1,650 per class.
COURSE DELIVERY
• Maya Fast Track is held four times per year.
• Maya Fast Track is nine weeks in length.
• Classes are held Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.
• Three hours of Studio Lab time are made available from 4:00pm to 7:00pm each day.
• Maya Fast Track consists of 270 hours of instruction / 22.5 quarter units.
ADMISSIONS
• Applicants must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Decisions for acceptance are made based on a completed application form and interview
with an Admissions Counselor.
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THE MAYA FAST TRACK
PROGRAM
TO REGISTER
• Students may register in the following ways:
• Online Registration: Complete the registration form found at www.gnomonschool.com
• In Person: during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9am – 6pm
• By mail: Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Attn: Admissions: 1015 North Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood CA 90038
• Gnomon will follow up on registrations with a confirmation email or phone call from our Admissions office.
• Space in the program is reserved once a registration form and fee has been received.
If you are interested in applying for the MAYA FAST TRACK PROGRAM,
please contact the Admissions Office at 323-466-6663.
TUITION
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Total Program cost: $9,325.USD
Tuition $ 9,250
Non Refundable Registration fee $ 75.
Tuition includes three (3) hours of Studio Lab time from 4:00pm to 7:00pm each day.
Payment must be made to Gnomon within ten (10) business days following acceptance.
TUITION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
• Gnomon requires proof of a minimum of $15,000 USD per year in available funds
• Total due at time of acceptance $9,425 USD.
• Registration fee $75 USD.
• Visa Processing fee $100 USD.
• Tuition $9,250.
• To maintain a current M-1 visa status and apply for Occupation Practical Training, students will incur
additional fees payable to the Department of Homeland Security for visa processing.
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THE MAYA FAST TRACK
PROGRAM
• The Federal Government approves the Maya Fast Track Program for non-immigrant international students.
• International students must also submit a completed Certification of Finances that can be found on our website.
• Additional information about the student visa process can be found at our website.
PAYMENT
• Gnomon accepts:
• Money Orders
• Wire Transfers
• Sallie Mae Career Training Loans
• Payment in-full, or payment arrangements (Gnomon payment plan or Financial Aid), are required to officially
complete registration and reserve a space in the class/ program
• Gnomon Payment Plans:
• Tuition is broken up into three installments with a 3% finance service charge applied.
• Remaining installments are due over the course of the term.
• Payments made more than five (5) business days after a scheduled due date are subject to a
2% late fee.
• Payments made seven (7) or more business days late are subject to the student’s computer account
being frozen until payment is rectified.
STUDENT LOANS
• Students interested in enrolling at Gnomon may apply for low-interest financing though SLM to pay
their tuition.
• Prior to submitting a loan application, students must speak with Gnomon’s Admissions Counselor as
well as Financial Aid.
• Students must be a US citizen, a US national or a permanent resident and must be creditworthy
• The deadline to submit a loan application to Sallie Mae is seven (7) business days prior to the start of
the term.
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PROGRAM
Gnomon was founded as a professional training center for students looking to advance their studies
within the visual effects industry. We specialize in supplying students, professionals, and production
studios with the skills they need to succeed in animation and effects for film, television and games.
We have developed a curriculum that contains all of the techniques and tools necessary for today’s
artist to thrive in the increasingly competitive world of digital production. All of our classes are open
to individuals with the necessary background or prerequisites.
Ideal candidates for Professional Studies are individuals who:
• Are considering a career in effects, animation, game development or high-end visualization,
• Want to take classes at Gnomon School of Visual Effects, but do not need all of the courses required
in the High-End Computer Graphics Program,
• Are working professionals who needs to learn specific skills,
• Want a career change but only have a limited amount of time to attend school,
• Already know another software package and only need to learn Maya, Shake, or another program
covered in our courses,
• Are knowledgeable digital artists wishing to improve their traditional or digital skills.
Gnomon School of Visual Effects is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and
approved by the Bureau for Private Post Secondary and Vocational Education for the State of
California.
COURSE DELIVERY
• Classes are either 10 weeks, 5 weeks or 1 week in length.
• Most courses consist of three (3) hours of in-class lecture and demonstration and nine (9)hours of
guaranteed Studio Lab time per week.
• Online classes may be an option for some courses.
• Class assignments are project-based and revolve around the student’s personal direction and creation.
ADMISSIONS
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Admission is based on space availability and experience.
Class advisement is available through the Admissions department.
Tours are available weekdays.
Please contact our Admissions office to make an appointment for a campus tour or class advisement.
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PROGRAM
TO REGISTER
• Students may register in the following ways:
• In Person: during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9am – 6pm,
• Online Registration: Complete the registration form found at www.gnomonschool.com,
• By mail: Submit a completed registration form along with payment information to
Gnomon School of Visual Effects, 1015 North Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood CA 90038 – Attention: Registration
• Students are encouraged to follow up with the Admissions office to confirm that their registration was received and to
secure payment.
• Space in the course is reserved once a registration form and fee have been received.
• Confirmation of Enrollment: Upon receipt of payment, confirmation of enrollment will be mailed.
For questions regarding registration, visit our website at www.gnomonschool.com or call 323-466-6663
TUITION
• Tuition ranges from $1275 to $1725.
• The majority of 10-week Digital classes are $1650.
• 5-week Digital courses are $860.
• One-week Digital courses are $1650.
• Traditional classes are $500 for 10-weeks and $275 for 5-weeks.
PAYMENT
• Gnomon accepts:
• Checks: company/personal
• Money Orders
• Wire Transfers
• Payment in-full, or payment arrangements (Gnomon Payment plan or Sallie Mae Loan), are required to officially
complete registration and reserve a space in the class/ program.
• Gnomon Payment Plans:
• Tuition is broken up into three (3) installments with a 3% finance service charge applied.
• Remaining installments are due over the course of the term.
• Students paying via a Gnomon Payment Plan are obligated to fulfill the agreement if they fail to properly drop a class.
• Payments made more than five (5) business days after a scheduled due date are subject to a 2% late fee
• Payments seven (7) or more business days late are subject to the student’s computer account being frozen until payment
is rectified
STUDENT LOANS
• Students interested in enrolling at Gnomon may apply for low-interest financing though SLM to pay their tuition.
• Prior to submitting a loan application, students must speak with Gnomon’s Admissions Counselor as well as Financial Aid.
• The deadline to submit a loan application to Sallie Mae is seven (7) business days prior to the start of the term.
• Gnomon is not able to issue I-20’s for students enrolled in the Professional Studies program.
• International students interested in taking classes should check with their embassy to inquire about the length of a visitor’s
visa. A visitor’s visa may allow enough time to complete a term or two at Gnomon.
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GNOMON ONLINE
Gnomon Online is the web-based division of Gnomon School of Visual Effects that offers training in high-end computer graphics for the entertainment industry and is based on the time-tested, industry-derived curriculum taught at the Gnomon School.
All courses offer the level of instruction, content and feedback available at the Gnomon School.
Gnomon Online was conceived in response to the increasing Professional Studies population. It is designed to provide the
same innovative training and experienced instructors as Gnomon School with the added convenience of learning from home.
High-end training… Anywhere… Anytime.
Gnomon School of Visual Effects is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and approved by the Bureau for
Private Post Secondary and Vocational Education for the State of California.
PROGRAM SPECIFICS
• All instructors have extensive production experience and teach in their area of expertise.
• Curriculum and projects are geared toward providing students real-world experience.
• Weekly homework or final projects are assigned in every class
• Industry professionals offer weekly video based critiques.
COURSE DELIVERY
• Classes are offered on a quarterly basis; four terms per year.
• Courses are offered in five (5) and ten (10) week formats.
• Each week of the term the appropriate lecture is made accessible.
• Online lectures are pre-recorded and delivered at 3/4 HD (960x540) through our custom Course Delivery System.
• Lectures range between 2-3 hours per week and may be broken up into smaller chapters.
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
• Students will be responsible for supplying and maintaining their own computer equipment, software, broadband Internet
access, and other material.
• The predominant 3D software used is Autodesk’s Maya.
• Enrolled students will need to secure a version of software that is current with the one required by the class or newer.
• Other software requirements will vary. Please see individual class requirements on the courses info page for more details.
ACCESS TO CLASS LECTURES
Students accessing courses via distance learning (online) are able to:
• Access the classes on their own time during the allotted time period.
• Access lectures starting Monday, 12:01am Pacific Standard Time. Lectures will remain viewable for two weeks.
• At the end of the two weeks, the session will be locked and will not be accessible.
• Students who have missed a lecture after the two-week period will not be able to make it up.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Students must provide their own computers.
• For System requirements visit www.gnomononline.com.
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GNOMON ONLINE
ADMISSIONS
• Admission is based on space availability and experience.
• Class sizes are limited to fifteen (15) students per class.
• Prerequisites for advanced courses must still be met or must be waived by our Admissions Counselor.
• Class advisement is available through the Admissions department.
TUITION
• 10-week courses are priced at $1,650 USD.
• 5-week courses are priced at $860 USD.
TO REGISTER
• Please visit www.gnomononline.com and complete the registration form.
• Upon receipt of your registration form, you will be sent an email requesting payment. Please follow the links given,
as they are specific to your class selection.
• Upon receipt of your payment, a second email will be sent to you confirming your seat in class. This transaction receipt can
also serve as proof of student status for purchasing educational software. Please note that not all software manufacturers
provide educational prices on their software.
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LOGIN / PASSWORD
• Students will be emailed a login and password one week prior to the start date of classes.
PAYMENT
• Gnomon accepts:
• Money Orders
• Wire Transfers
• Payment in full or payment arrangements (Gnomon Payment plan or Sallie Mae loan) is required to officially complete
registration and reserve a space in the class/program.
STUDENT LOANS
• Students interested in enrolling at Gnomon may apply for low-interest financing though SLM to pay their tuition.
• Prior to submitting a loan application, students must speak with Gnomon’s Admissions Counselor as well as Financial Aid.
• The deadline to submit a loan application to Sallie Mae is seven (7) business days prior to the start of the term.
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FINANCIAL AID
SUBSIDIZED TRAINING FOR
CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS
Gnomon has been awarded a contract with the
State of California Employment Training Panel
(ETP) to offer subsidized training for eligible
California companies. Through this contract,
approved employers may send full-time staff members to Gnomon at a significantly reduced cost. If
your company is interested in participating in this
program, please have your training manager contact Pam Hogarth in our office.
• Gnomon offers Financial Aid through Federal
Student Aid for those who qualify.
• Students who are US citizens and enrolled
full–time in the High-End Computer Graphics
Program may be eligible to receive Pell Grants
and/or Stafford Loan financial assistance.
• For more information regarding Financial Aid
please visit our website at:
www.gnomonschool.com or contact our
Financial Aid office at 323-466-6663.
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The Career Services office offers:
• Professional career counseling
• Advisement on reels, resumes and portfolios
• Guidance in researching openings and
companies
• Referrals for job openings
• Introductions to individuals and companies
in the industry
• Employer job fairs
Gnomon’s Certificate Program is the longest 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 US and in
many international studios.
For further information, please contact Pam Hogarth,
Director of Advancement, at 323-466-6663 or
pam@gnomonschool.com.
CAMPUS INFORMATION
CAREER SERVICES
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.
Gnomon is located at 1015 North Cahuenga
Boulevard, Suite 5430i, Hollywood, CA 90038.
You may also call 323.466.6663, Monday
through Friday between the hours of 9am and
6pm for more information. On the Web, we can
be found at www.gnomonschool.com.
Gnomon’s facilities have been designed to create
a production-like environment with an atmosphere
conducive to creativity and learning. Located in
the center of the famed Television Center Building,
our 7500 sq. ft. facility houses five state-of-the-art
computer labs, a theater/auditorium and three
analog sculpture and drawing studios. Other
resources available for students include a kitchen,
lounge, library, store and a 70-person screening
room.
For directions to the Gnomon campus, please visit:
Tours of our facilities are offered Monday through
Friday during regular business hours. Please call
ahead to make a reservation, 323-466-6663.
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•Monthly Film/Video/Broadcast and Games
focused lecture series featuring prominent
speakers from various studios around the
country.
• Presence at major industry trade shows, such as
SIGGRAPH and Game Developers Conference.
Student volunteer opportunities available.
• Software Partner User Groups held quarterly on
Gnomon’s campus.
• Alumni focused lecture series
• Student community team building events led by
Gnomon’s student council
For further information including a complete list of
events, students should contact Heather Hughes,
Director of Marketing at 323-466-6663 or
heather@gnomonschool.com.
THE GNOMON STORE
STUDENT EVENTS &
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Gnomon School of Visual Effects offers students
several opportunities to participate in various
social activities and industry related events to promote peer and community connections. Activities
and events are planned and supervised by
Gnomon staff in coordination with student volunteers and industry organizations.
The Gnomon Store, located in the lobby of
Gnomon School of Visual Effects, sells all major
DVD titles produced by The Gnomon Workshop.
These training DVDs for Visual Effects and
Concept Design Artists are a great supplement to
any class at Gnomon, for the working professional, or for production studios. The Gnomon Store
also sells Gnomon branded items such as t-shirts,
hoodies, hats, sketchpads, pencils and other art
supplies. Gnomon is proud to promote and sell
books, posters and other works authored by
Gnomon affiliated artists
The Gnomon Store is open during regular business
hours and during user groups and special events.
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
WINTER 2008
Professional Studies & High-End CG:
January 7th –March 16th
WINTER 2009
January 12th – March 22nd
Maya Fast Track begins:
January 14th – March 14th
January 19th – March 20th
SPRING 2008
March 31st – June 8th
SPRING 2009
April 6th – June 14th
SUMMER 2008
June 23rd – September 7th
SUMMER 2009
June 29th – September 13th
June 30th – September 5th
July 6th – September 11th
FALL 2008
September 22nd – December 7th
FALL 2009
September 28th – December 6th
September 29th – December 5th
October 5th – December 4th
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GNOMON
ACADEMIC DIRECTORS
A L E X A LVA R E Z
President/Founder
Education: Art Center College of Design and the University of Pennsylvania.
Work Experience: Alias/Wavefront (Applications Engineer). Partial Client List: Malibu Comics, Activision.
DARRIN KRUMWEIDE
CAO/Director, Education
Education: Art Center College of Design (Transportation and Industrial Design).
Work Experience: Alias/Wavefront (Applications Engineer), Kronos Digital (Senior Animator/Modeler). Partial Client List:
Art Center College of Design, Warner Bros., Honda, Sega, and MCA/Universal.
KRISTIN BIERSCHBACH
School Director
Education: Stephens College (Art History).
Work Experience: Art Center College of Design (Assistant Director of Special Programs).
PA M H O G A R T H
Director, Advancement
Education: Springfield College (Fine Art), Kent State University (Education).
Work Experience: The American Film Institute, Otis College of Art and Design, and Digital Media Institute (Director).
H E AT H E R H U G H E S
Director, Marketing
Education: University of Colorado, Boulder (Communication Disorders).
Work Experience: Alias/Autodesk (Field Marketing Manager), Shafer Advertising and Public Relations (Account Exec.),
Windsor Vineyards (Sales/Marketing).
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GNOMON FULL-TIME STAFF
ERIC MILLER
Producer, Gnomon Online: Academy of Art (Fine Art). Gnomon School of Visual Effects (High-End Certificate Program). Work
Experience: Gnomon School of Visual Effects (System Administrator), Bank of America (Production, Project Specialist and
Technical Consultant), Alias Wavefront (Freelance Maya character setup artist, FX artist, and Texture Painter).
ALEGRIA CASTRO
Assistant Director of Administration: Los Angeles City College. Work Experience: Museum of Natural History, Los Angeles
(Administrative Assistant), Art Center College of Design (Coordinator, Receptionist), Los Angeles Superior Court (Deputy Clerk).
ANGELA DE CICCO
Registrar: California Institute of the Arts, CALARTS (Directing). Work Experience: Gnomon School of Visual Effects (Instructor,
Acting for Animators), American Film Institute (Registrar), VIFX (Instructor), West Coast Ensemble (Actor, Director).
BRIAN BRADFORD
Admissions Counselor: Orange Coast College, Gnomon School of Visual Effects.
M I C H A E L PA S K A R
Sr. Designer/Web Master: Catonsville Community College (Communications). Work Experience: Korean Air (Multimedia/
Web Designer, IT R & D).
B O B WA R D
Production Designer: Kendall College of Art and Design, Illustration), Partial Client List: Longs Drugs, MowiWowi, TJ Maxx,
Marshalls, Costco (Lead Designer, Packaging), CBS-Michigan Affiliate (Courtroom Sketch Artist).
ANTHONY ALMANZOR
System Administrator: UCLA (Materials Science and Engineering).
Administrator), Korean Air (System Administrator).
Work Experience: Vitesse Semiconductor (System
C H R I S T I N E A L PA S
Office Manager: Cal State Los Angeles Computer Animation). Gnomon School of Visual Effects (Intern), Freelancer (Modeler
and Texture Artist, Architecture).
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ADVISORY BOARD
Our Advisory Board is made up of respected and experienced industry professionals who commit their time and expertise
to guiding the future development of Gnomon’s curriculum and program direction. Board members participate in the
development of Gnomon by reviewing course curriculums, critiquing student work and giving advice on critical decisions.
Our Board includes the following people:
Patricia Beckmann, Manager, Training and Artist Development, DreamWorks
Marcel de Jong, Applications Engineer, Autodesk
Valerie Delahaye, Executive Producer, Make Inc.
Mark Driscoll, President and Founder of Look Effects, Inc.
Art Durinski, Computer Animation Director / Visual Effects Supervisor with over 20 years experience, Visual Effects Society
(VES) Education Committee
Chad Dezern, Art Director, Insomniac Games
Ray Feeney, Founder/Owner of RFX, Inc., recipient of four Scientific and Engineering Awards, the Gordon E. Sawyer Award
and John A. Bonner Medal of Commendation from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences; Vice Chair, VES Board
of Directors
Henrick Fett, Visual Effects Supervisor/Partner, Look Effects
Michael Fink, Visual Effects Supervisor, multiple Oscar and BAFTA nominations
Frank Gladstone, International Animation Consultant and Producer with over 30 years of animation experience
Richard Kidd, Visual Effects Supervisor, VES Board of Directors Alternate, Co-Chair VES Awards Committee
Lorne Lanning, President/Creator, Oddworld Inhabitants
Sherry McKenna, CEO/Co Founder, Oddworld Inhabitants
Jacki Morie, Associate Director for Creative Development, the Institute for Creative Technologies Studios; Co-Chair of the
VES Education Committee and Steering Committee for the Alliance of Digital Effects Production Trainers (ADEPT)
Craig Newman, Visual Effects Artist with over 20 years of experience
Doug Nichols, Department Management Roustabout with 17 years of experience in digital and traditional animation
Bob Nicoll Sr., Director Worldwide Graphics Training, Electronic Arts
Jeff Okun, Visual Effects Supervisor; Chair, VES Executive Committee; VES Awards Committee Chair, VES Strategic Planning
Committee; Recipient of VES Award for Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Motion Picture, Member of the Executive
Committee of the Titles and Visual Effects Branch of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS) and the Executive
Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)
Andrew Orloff, President/Co-Founder Zoic Studios
Toni Pace Cartensen, Creative Director of CyberGrafix, VES Board of Directors and Education Committee
Lance Powell, Senior Artist, Electronic Arts LA
Brad Reinke, General Manager, Radium
Alison Savitch, President, Threshold Entertainment, VES Board of Directors
Sande Scoredos, Executive Director of Training, Sony Pictures Imageworks
Richard Winn Taylor II, Cinematic Director, Electronic Arts LA; VES Board of Directors; Clio, Hugo and Mobius award winner
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GNOMON FACULTY
A primary determining factor in the quality of education at any institution is the faculty. Our location in the heart of the entertainment community and our commitment to providing instruction by production professionals, allows Gnomon’s faculty to be made up
of an extraordinary group of educators. Gnomon School of Visual Effects’ instructors are experts in their field of training. All of our
instructors are industry professionals with a minimum of three years of real-life production experience. They earn their living using
the tools and techniques that they then pass on to our students.
Alex Alvarez: President/Founder, Gnomon Inc.
Credits/Projects include: Avatar. Client List includes: Malibu Comics, Activision. Work Experience: Alias/Wavefront,
Lightstorm. Education: Art Center College of Design, The University of Pennsylvania.
Ricardo Ariza: Senior Character Artist, Naughty Dog
Credits/Projects include: Spider-Man 3, Midways’ LA Rush, SEK’s Paraworld, Activision’s Call of Duty: Finest Hour, Uncharted:
Drake’s Fortune. Commercial credits include: Namco, Kelloggs. Work Experience includes: Treyarch, Pendulum Studios.
Education: BFA, Graphic Design and B.A., Art History, University of Miami. A.A., Miami-Dade Community College. A.S.,
Computer Animation, Full Sail.
Jonah Austin: Facial Rigger, Digital Domain
Credits/Projects include: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Open Season, and Beowulf. Work Experience includes: Sony
Pictures Imageworks. Education: B.F.A., The School of The Art Institute of Chicago, Gnomon School of Visual Effects.
Ricky Baba: Surfacing Artist, DreamWorks SKG
Credits/Projects include: Monsters vs. Aliens, Bee Movie, Everyone’s Hero, The Happy Elf. Work Experience includes: IDT
Entertainment, Cuppa Coffee Studios. Awards: 2004 MTV Awards, Television Concept Designer. Education: Sheridan College,
Ontario, Canada.
Donna Bates: 3D Manager/Supervisor, Deluxe Digital Studios.
Credits/Projects include: Ocean’s Eleven, Thirteen Ghosts, Bigger, Longer and Uncut. DVD Projects: I Robot, Chronicles of
Riddick, Saw 2 Special Edition, Anastasia, Fern Gully. Work Experience includes: B1 Media, Gork, Cinesite, South Park.
Education: Art, California State University at Fullerton, Gnomon School of Visual Effects.
Bruce Block: Producer/Consultant.
Author: THE VISUAL STORY by filmmakers, animators, computer game designers and graphics companies.
Instructed/Lectured: USC School of Cinematics for 30 years. Producer/Consultant: The Holiday, Spanglish, As Good As It
Gets, What Women Want, Stuart Little, The Parent Trap, Father of The Bride (I & II).
Nick Bolden: Technical Artist, Heavy Iron Studios.
Credits/Projects include: Projects for X360 and PS3, Silent Hill: Origins, E3 Cinematic Trailer for Climax Group. Work
Experience includes: Climax Group Inc., Independent Contractor, Berkeley County Consortium. Education: B.F.A., Computer
Art, Savannah College of Art and Design.
John Brown: Character/Creature Designer/Sculptor for Film & Television.
Credits/Projects include: Alien Resurrection, Species 2, George of the Jungle, Jumanji, X-Files, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,
The Outer Limits, Bats, Mars Attacks, Bless The Child, Monkey Bone, The Cell, Spy Kids, Scary Movie 2, Planet of the Apes.
DVD Author: The Gnomon Workshop. Bronze figurative artist, sculptures reside in private collections throughout the United
States.
Kirk Cadrette: Visual Effects Supervisor, Hydraulx.
Credits/Projects include: 300, Pan’s Labyrinth, X-Men3, Fantastic Four, Titanic, What Dreams May Come, Independence Day,
Brave Heart, Star Trek First Contact, From Earth to the Moon. Commercial projects include: AT&T, Coke, Toyota, Ford, Universal
Studios and Disney. Work Experience includes: CafeFX, Radium, POP Film. Education: B.A. in Film, University of Central
Florida.
Alexandre Cancado: Lead Compositor, Luma Pictures.
Credits/Projects include: Apocalypto, Primeval, Underworld Evolution, Silent hill, Zoom, The Cave and The Covenant. Work
Experience includes: MTV Brazil. Education: B.A., Advertising, Pontifícia Universidade Católica, Brazil, Graduate, Gnomon:
High-End Certificate Program.
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John Clark: Technical Director/ Animation.
Credits/Projects include: G-Force, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Surf’s Up, Commercial/ Music Video projects include:
HP, Budweiser, Toyota, Direct TV, Mervyn’s, Johnson & Johnson, Mazda, Nike, Fox, ESPN, EA Sports, Met Life, Cingular, The
Used, Papa Roach, REM, Less Than Jake, Velvet Revolver, Beck. Awards: 5 AICP Awards, International Art Directors Silver
Cube and Gold Cube, multiple Telly awards, 2 pieces accepted SIGGRAPH animation Festival. Work Experience includes:
Motion Theory, DVD Author: The Gnomon Workshop. Education: B.A., History, University of Central Florida, Post-Graduate
Teaching Credential, University of Central Florida.
Suzanne Datz: Freelance Recruiter specializing in digital media.
Work Experience includes: Advertising/P.R. Director, Rhythm & Hues Studios; Zoic Studios; managed Paramount Pictures
account for agency (10 years). Member of Visual Effects Society and the South Pasadena Preservation Foundation. Education:
B.A., English Literature, University of California, Los Angeles.
Angela DeCicco: Actor/Director/Instructor.
Work Experience includes: Instructor, Script Analysis/Character Development through Improv and Acting for Animation at Blue
Sky|VIFX. Director, Intern Conservatory at the West Coast Ensemble. A working actress, doing theater throughout the year.
Education: M.F.A., Theater, Cal Arts.
Marcel de Jong: Solution Architect II, Digital FX pipeline consultant, Autodesk Inc.
Credits/Projects include: Inspector Gadget, Sphere, Armageddon, Batman Returns. Clients include: Dream Quest Images,
DreamWorks, Digital Domain, Warner Bros. Digital, Walt Disney Feature Animation, Pixar, Sony Pictures Imageworks.
Published: Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, ID magazine, Maya Savvy 4.5, CGW Magazine, and Innovation. Awards:
1998 & 1999 IDSA Design Excellence Award. Education: B.S., University of Texas and Art Center College of Design. Cofounder, Gnomon School of Visual Effects.
Archie Donato: Lead Lighter, DreamWorks Animation.
Credits/Projects include: Kung Fu Panda, Flushed Away, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Terminator 3: Rise of the
Machines, Godzilla, The General’s Daughter, The Patriot, End of Days, The Sum of All Fears, Stuart Little, The Thirteenth Floor,
The Omega Code, Beyond Borders, Freddy Vs. Jason, Monkeybone, Doctor Doolittle, Spy Kids, Over The Hedge, Shark Tale,
and Sinbad: Legend of The Seven Seas. Work Experience includes: Industrial Light & Magic, Rhythm & Hues, Centropolis FX.
Camera crewmember for various European projects.
Ernie Eastlund: Effects Animator/Technical Artist. Crazybridge Studios.
Credits/Projects include: God of War II, The Heist, The Legend of Spyro, Lords of Everquest, Mission Impossible: Operation
Surma and Neverwinter Nights, Dragons of Despair. Work Experience includes: Technicolor Interactive, Institute of Creative
Technologies. Began career in special effects make-up. Education: A.A., Computer Programming, Computer Learning Center.
Graduate, Gnomon: High-End Certificate Program.
Chris Eckardt: Visual Effects Supervisor/Visual Effects Cinematographer/Technical Director, BrainSoup Studios.
Credits/Projects include: Office Space, The Big Lebowski, Rebound, Fantastic Four, Galaxy Quest, Metal God, American
Outlaws, Band of Brothers, X-Files, Harsh Realm. Commercial projects include: Red Lobster, Reebok, Nike, Jeep, Acura, Nokia,
British PSA for Starvation, Special Edition DVD’s for FOX and Universal Studios. Music Video credits include: Jennifer Lopez,
Korn, U2, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, OutKast (including MTV Best Visual Effects “Hey Ya”). Former Director/Instructor,
Academic and Research Development, DH Institute of Media Arts. Former instructor, Otis College of Art and Design, Art
Institute of LA, Wavefront Technologies, Washington State University. Education: B.F.A., Computer Science/ Computer
Animation, Washington State University. Attended University of California, Los Angeles, Anderson School of Business.
Arron Estrada: CG Lighter, DreamWorks Animation.
Credits/Projects include: Bee Movie, Flushed Away, Over the Hedge, Shark’s Tail, Crimson Tide, Invasion America, Earth 2.
Work Experience includes: Sony Development, TDRL, Nickelodeon, Dream Quest Images, Art Data. Clients include: Disney,
Saban, Universal, GM. Location-based ride film/games: Jimmy Neutron, Nicktoon Blast, Beatles Yellow Submarine Adventure
and Quaternia.
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Jeremy Engleman: 3D Painter, DreamWorks SKG.
Credits/Projects include: Sinbad, The Patriot, Star Wars: Demolition, Vigilante 8, Riven, Peter Gabriel’s EVE CD-ROM, and
Sting’s “All This Time”. Work Experience includes: Centropolis, Luxoflux Corp. Commercial Clients include: Dodge, Evans &
Sutherland, Penguin-Putnam, Cyan Inc., Corbis Corporation, and Starwave Corporation. DVD Author: The Gnomon
Workshop. Published in numerous professional publications. Education: Fine Arts and Photography, University of Colorado,
Denver.
Jack Fulmer: Lead Lighting Technical Director, Rhythm & Hues Studios. Credits/Projects include: The Golden Compass, Night
at the Museum, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Elektra, Garfield, Garfield Two, Scooby Doo
Two: Monsters Unleashed, CSI, CSI: Miami, Crossing Jordan, Fastlane, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Smallville, Angel, The Dead
Zone, Twilight Zone, Helen of Troy miniseries. Commercial work includes: Cox Broadcasting. Education: B.A., Economics,
University of California, Los Angeles; B.A., Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles; Certificate studies in Digital
Media at University of California, Los Angeles Extension; Gnomon School of Visual Effects.
Raul Garcia: Animator/Sequence Director.
Credits/Projects include: The Tell Tale Heart, Sian Ka’an, The Rugrats in Paris, Fantasia 2000, Tarzan, Hercules, Pocahontas,
Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, American Tail Two, and Land Before Time. Work Experience includes: Klasky-Csupo,
Walt Disney Feature Animation. Former instructor, A.A., Glendale Community College.
Kevin Griffith: Environment Artist, Blizzard Entertainment
Credits/Projects include: World of Warcraft, Dungeons and Dragons Online, Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth.
Work Experience includes: Turbine, Electronic Arts-Los Angeles. Education: B.F.A., Illustration/History, University of Hartford,
Graduate, Gnomon: High-End Certificate Program.
Andillon Hackney: Freelance Screenwriter
Credits/Projects include: Scripts: “Stiff”, ”Queen of Swords”, two television pilots for Sojourn Inc. and Indala Productions.
Awards: Top honors from the Houston Film Festival, The Motion Picture Academy Nicholl Fellowship, IFP Labs, Chesterfield,
Austin Film Festival. Work Experience includes: Story Consultant, CBS Pilot. Former Instructor, Art Center College of Design:
At Night/Saturday High. Education: M.F.A., Film, Art Center College of Design.
John Hood: Technical Animator, Sony Pictures Imageworks
Credits/Projects include: I Am Legend, Open Season, Beowulf. Interactive Credits: Soul Reaver I & II, Age of Mythology,
Oddworld’s Stranger, Work Experience includes: Oddworld Inhabitants, Ensemble Studios, Crystal Dynamics. Formerly Course
Director, Computer Animation, Full Sail. Education: B.A., Liberal Studies, University of Central Florida,
Charles Hu: Freelance Character Design/Painter,
Commissions include: paintings, character design, and comic books for movies. Exhibits, Wendt Gallery-Laguna Beach. Work
Experience: Instructor, Associates in Art, L.A. Academy of Figurative Arts, Art Center College of Design. Education: B.A., Art
Center College of Design
Kevin Hudson: Modeling Supervisor, Sony Pictures Imageworks. Credits/Projects include: Watchman, I Am Legend, Ghost
Rider, Spiderman 3, Stuart Little, Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone, Hollowman, Contact, the Academy-Award-Winning
Animated Short The Chubb Chubbs, The Polar Express. Traditional Effects credits include: Edward Scissorhands, Predator 2,
Addams Family, Batman Returns, Star Trek VI, Congo. Work Experience includes: Amblin Imaging, Stan Winston Studios. DVD
Author: Gnomon Workshop. Education: B.A., Motion Pictures/Television Production, University of California, Los Angeles.
Ron Husband: Character Animator, Disney Television Animation.
Credits/Projects include: Treasure Planet, Gnomeo and Juliet, Fraidy Cat, Abominable Snowman Theme Park Attraction, Little
Mermaid 3, Atlantis, Fantasia 2000, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Pocahontas, The Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast,
Rescuers Down Under, Little Mermaid, Oliver & Company, Great Mouse Detective, The Black Cauldron, Fox and the Hound,
Pete’s Dragon, The Rescuers. Work Experience includes: Walt Disney Studios, Sydney, Australia; Walt Disney Pictures,
Burbank; Warner Bros.; Walt Disney Imagineering. Former Instructor: Walt Disney studios, Burbank and Sydney; Xavier
University, New Orleans. Awards: Black Film Makers Hall of Fame. Education: BA, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Art
Center College of Design.
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Martin Hall: Effects Supervisor/Compositor
Credits/Projects include: Pirates of the Caribbean 3, Flags of Our Fathers, Meet the Robinsons, Lord of the Rings 2: The
Two Towers, Deep Rising, Con Air, Flubber, Armageddon, My Favorite Martian, Bicentennial Man, Mission to Mars, The
Replacements, MonkeyBone, Driven, Dungeons and Dragons, Joyride, Rollerball, Black Knight, The Last Castle, Freddie Got
Fingered, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, The Bourne Identity, Tuxedo, K19, Men in Black 2, Scooby Doo 1 & 2, Cat in the
Hat, Garfield, Catwoman. Commercial projects include: Mattel, Mazda and Dodge. Photographed large-format plates for XFiles and The Practice. Work Experience includes: Café FX, The Orphanage, Zoic, Digital Domain, Stan Winston Digital,
Rhythm & Hues, Pacific Title Digital. DVD Author: Gnomon Workshop. Education: M.F.A., Film Production, Loyola Marymount
University. B.A., Studio Arts, University of California, Davis.
Craig “X-Ray” Halperin: Visual Effects Artist/Lead Colorist.
Credits/Project include: Bee Movie, Titanic, Interview with the Vampire, Terminator 2: 3D, Fight Club, X-Men 2, Apollo 13.
Craig got his start providing on-set graphics for the TV show “The Fall Guy” in 1983 (using an Apple II). Education: B.F.A.
(honors), Film and Theater Arts, University of California at Santa Cruz.
Mark Hannah: Conceptual Design/Illustration, Head of Hatch Creative Consortium.
Work Experience includes: Independent creative consultant for Walt Disney, Razorfish, Funline Toys, Columbia Pictures.
Education: B.S., Graphic Design, Oregon State University; B.S., Transportation Design, Art Center College of Design.
Eric Hanson: Visual Effects Designer/Executive Producer, The Gnomon Workshop.
Credits/Projects include: The Day After Tomorrow, Fifth Element, Atlantis, Fantasia 2000, Bicentennial Man, Mission to Mars,
Hollow Man, Cast Away. Work experience includes: Sasson Film Design, Walt Disney Feature Animation, Digital Domain, and
Sony. DVD Author: The Gnomon Workshop. Numerous lectures at trade shows and universities both domestically and abroad.
Instructor, USC Film School. Member, Visual Effects Society. Education: B.S., Architecture, University of Texas at Austin.
Michael Hogarth: Artist/Sculptor/Designer.
Contemporary artist with work exhibited at numerous domestic and international galleries, as well as in many private collections. Education: B.F.A., Fine Art, School of Visual Arts.
Tim Ingersoll: Character Animator, James Baxter Animation Studio.
Credits/Projects include: Enchanted, Over the Hedge, Shark Tale (film and DVD), Prince of Egypt, Road to El Dorado, Spirit:
Stallion of the Cimarron, Sinbad, The Prince and the Pauper, Rover Dangerfield, The Little Mermaid Work Experience includes:
DreamWorks SKG. Education: Character Animation, CalArts; Gnomon School of Visual Effects.
Loren Klein: Lighting Animator/Compositor
Credits/Projects include: Pan’s Labyrinth, Rugrat’s Movie, Shark’s Tail, LEGO Racers 4D. Work Experience includes: Café FX,
DreamWorks SKG, Klasky-Csupo Inc./Paramount Pictures. Commercial projects include: Ring of Fire, Jim Henson Creature
Shop, and Duck Soup. Education: A.A., Graphic Design/Copywriting, San Diego State University. A.A., Animation Academy.
A.A./Certificate program, Educational Technologies.
Ryan Kingslien: Senior Product Manager at Pixologic
Artist, Writer Education: BA, Creative Writing, Antioch University Graduate, Gnomon: High-End Certificate Program.
Chris Kirshbaum: Character Animator, DreamWorks.
Credits/Projects include: Kung Fu Panda, Bee Movie, The Pagemaster, Cats Don’t Dance, Prince of Egypt, The Road to El
Dorado, Spirit: Stallion of The Cimarron, Sinbad, Shark Tale, Flushed Away, Over The Hedge. Education: BA, Fine Arts,
Arizona State University Character Animation, CalArts. Gnomon School of Visual Effects.
Darrin Krumweide: Chief Administrative Officer: Gnomon/Gnomon Online.
Clients include: Netter Digital, Warner Bros., Honda, Sega, and MCA Universal. Work Experience: Alias|Wavefront, Kronos,
Netter Digital Entertainment. DVD Author: The Gnomon Workshop. Former Instructor, Art Center College of Design. Education:
B.S., Industrial Design, Art Center College of Design.
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Ergin Kuke: Lighting Technical Director, Sony Pictures Imageworks
Credits/Projects include: Superman Returns, Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Zathura, Robota,
Polar Express. DVD Projects/ Concerts: Korn, Bon Jovi. Virtual Sets: “Last Comic Standing”, Caesar (mini-series). Work
Experience: Rhythm&Hues Studios, ICT (Visatrama HD project with Dr. Paul Debevec). Co-owner/Art Director: Kuke Pictures.
Clients include: Coca Cola, the United Nations, World Bank, Siemens and the European Broadcast Union. Education:
Graduate, Gnomon: High-End Certificate Program
Art Lee: Training Supervisor, Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Credits/Projects include: Chicken Little, Meet the Robinsons. Awards: Bronze Prize, Japan Design Foundation’s International
Design Competition, group entry, “Aerotecture”. Work Experience includes: Applications Engineer for Alias Research, VRML
Development, Print, Post Production, Game Development, Computer Aided Industrial Designer, McDonalds
Corporation/Happy Meal 3D design toy production. Instructed/Lectured: Character Modeling, Animation, Materials &
Lighting, Columbia College, The School of the Art Institute, The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago, The Illinois Institute of
Technology, College of Architecture. Education: B.S., Illinois Institute of Technology, Institute of Design.
Mark Lefitz: Visual Effects Artist /Owner/Founder, Environment Lab.
Credits/Projects include: Meet the Robinsons, Chicken Little, The Rug Rats Movie, Futurama, Bicentennial Man, Mission to
Mars, 102 Dalmatians, Reign of Fire, Matrix Reloaded, Matrix Revolutions, Bad Boys II and Spider-Man 2. Work Experience
includes: Disney Feature Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks, and Dream Quest Images. DVD Author: The Gnomon
Workshop. Architect, Frank O. Gehry and Associates. Education: Masters, Architecture, University of California at Los
Angeles.
Edward Li: Visual Development/Concept Artist.
Credits/Projects include: Flushed Away, Shark Tale, Sinbad, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, The Road to El Dorado, and Tony
Hawk’s Project 8, Gun II and Gun. Work Experience includes: Disney, DreamWorks, and Activision/Neversoft. Former
Instructor, Art Center College of Design. Education: B.F.A., Illustration, Art Center College of Design.
Hong Ly: Lead Concept Artist, Spark Unlimited
Clients include GT Interactive, Lucas Arts, Electronic Arts, THQ, NCSoft, Spark. Work Experience includes: NCSoft, THQ,
Interplay, Collective Studios, Instructor, Art Center College of Design. Former Instructor, figure drawing/character design,
Associates in Arts. Founder of characterdesigns.com, an artists’ reference website.
John Mahoney: Concept Artist/Animation Designer/Freelance Director.
Credit/Projects include: The Lion King, Kingdom of the Sun, Atlantis, Beauty and the Beast, Treasure Planet. Documentaries
on: Tyrus Wong, (designer for Disney film Bambi), Doug Chang, Art Director for Star Wars films). Former instructor, Cal Arts,
Pasadena Center for Fine Arts. Education: B.FA, Illustration, Pratt Institute. Art Center College of Design, New York University,
University of California, Los Angeles.
Jerad S. Marantz: Concept Artist, NCsoft.
Clients include: Stan Winston, Edge FX, Quantum Creations, Optic Nerve, Lions Gate, Konami. Education: B.F.A., Art Center
College of Design.
Hugo Martin: Concept Artist, Blur Studios.
Clients include: Electronic Arts, MTV Animation, Sony, Naughty Dog, Microsoft, and Wizards of the Coast. Education: B.F.A.,
Illustration, Pratt Institute; B.S., Transportation Design, Art Center College of Design.
Gaston Marzio: Character Design/Development, Muto Little.
Credits/projects include: Tarzan II, Pooh’s Heffalump Movie, Mulan II, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, Garfield: The Movie,
Piglet’s Big Movie, 101 Dalmatians 2. Clients include: Duck Soup, Acme Filmworks, Klasky-Csupo, Muto Little, Winderson &
Associates. Commercial clients include: Microsoft. Has done animation/storyboards/character development since 1979.
Former instructor, British Film Institute, London; Royal College of Art, London; and Art Academy, Los Angeles.
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Stephen McClure: Visual Effects Artist/Animator,
Credits/Projects include: Sphere, Practical Magic. Work Experience includes: Cinesite, Modern Video Film, Sega Soft.
Commercial clients include: Coca Cola, EDS, Sega, Chevrolet, Skittles, and Taco Bell. DVD Author: Gnomon Workshop.
Former instructor, Art Center College of Design and UCLA Extension. B.F.A., Fine Art, Art Center College of Design. Education:
B.F.A., Fine Art, The School of The Art Institute of Chicago.
Bobby Milly: Senior Character Modeler/Next-Generation Specialist, Electronic Arts- LA.
Credit/Projects include: Metal of Honor: Airborne, Call of Duty 3, Table Tennis, Midnight Club 3 Dub Edition, World Series
of Poker: Tournament of Champions, NFL/2K2, NBA/2K2, Fear Effects 1. Work Experience includes: Activision Corporation
Central Technology Group, Rockstar Games, The Collective, Kronos Digital, Visual Concepts, and Osiris Games. Education:
Gnomon School of Visual Effects.
Rachel Nicoll: Senior Digital Artist/Lead Matchmover, Sony Pictures
Imageworks. Credits/Projects include: I Am Legend, Ghost Rider, Spider-Man 3, Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man, The Chronicles
of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, The Aviator, Seabiscuit, Cast Away, Charlie’s Angels. Former member of
the Animation Workshop, UCLA School of Film and Television. Education: B.A., Fine Art, University of California at Los
Angeles.
Miguel Ortega: Character/ Creature Artist, CafeFX.
Credits/Projects include: 300, Underworld Evolutions, The Cave, Superman Returns, A Night at the Museum, The Mist,
Fantastic Four 2, Evan Almighty, Avatar. Game Cinematic Credits include: Sopranos: Road to Respect, Lair, Socom 4. Work
Experience includes: Lightstorm Entertainment, Rhythm & Hues Studios, Luma Pictures, Pixel Magic. Education: Graduate,
Gnomon: High-End Certificate Program
Axel Ortiz: Concept Artist/Character Designer/Illustrator
Work Experience includes: Left Field Productions, Imagination Studios, Sony Pictures Family Entertainment, Sony Computer
Entertainment, Creature Effects, Steve Johnson’s Edge FX, Creative Character Studios, Midway Entertainment Inc., Universal
Studios Recreation Group, Chiodo Bros., Woo Agency, Ambush Production. Creating comic book for Ait/Planet Lar. Former
Instructor, Animation Design Center. Education: B.F.A., Art Center College of Design.
Neville Page: Independent Design Consultant.
Credits/Projects include: Avatar, Minority Report, Planet of the Apes and X-Men 2. Clients include: Jakks Pacific Toys, BMW
Designworks/USA, Mattel Toys, Nike, Rock Shox, Universal Studios’ “Men in Black”-The Ride, 20th Century-Fox, Fiat. DVD
Author: the Gnomon Workshop. Education: B.F.A. with honors, Product Design, Art Center College of Design.
Brian Pohl: Previsualization Supervisor/Partner, POV.
Projects/ Credits include: Star Wars Episodes I & II, Open Season, Evan Almighty, K19: The Widowmaker, Men in Black 2,
Van Helsing, Terminator 3, THX 1138 (special edition), I, Robot, Stealth. Work Experience includes: Sony Pictures Imageworks,
Digital Domain, Industrial Light & Magic, and Reality Check Studios. Education: Gnomon School of Visual Effects
Saty Raghavachary: Senior Graphics Software Developer, DreamWorks Animation.
Author: Rendering for Beginners: Image Synthesis Using RenderMan, The Renderman Shading Language Guide. Projects/
Credits include: Kungfu Panda, Bee Movie, Shrek 3, Flushed Away, Over the Hedge, Madagascar, Shark Tale, Sinbad, Spirit:
Stallion of the Cimarron, The Road to El Dorado and The Prince of Egypt. Work Experience includes: MetroLight Studios,
Instructor University of Southern California. Education: M.S. degrees, Ph.D. and postdoctoral research experience, Materials
Science, Computer Graphics, Manufacturing Engineering, Biochemistry, Ohio State University. Member of ACM, IEEE and
American Mensa.
David Schoneveld: Effects Animator, DreamWorks SKG
Credits/Projects include: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Primeval, Eragon,
The Illusionist, Into the Blue, Crash, Cursed, The Cave. Work Experience includes: Industrial Light and Magic, Luma Pictures
Education: B.A., Integrated Art, Pennsylvania State University, B.S., Computer Animation, Ex’pressions Center for New Media.
Ryan Smith: Project Lead/Senior Lighter, Klasky-Csupo/ka- chew! (Commercial division).
Clients Include: Disney, Cartoon Pizza. Work Experience includes: Digital Production Solutions, Former Instructor, School of
Visual Arts, New York City.
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Tefft Smith III: Visual Effects Artist, Zoic
Credits/Projects include: Southland Tales, Next, The Fountain, Rocky Balboa, Passion of the Christ. Work Experience includes:
Gradient FX, Stardust, Look Effects Inc. Education: BFA, Animation/ Design/ Photography, Minneapolis College of Art and
Design, Graduate, Gnomon: High-End Certificate Program
Scott Spencer: Digital Sculptor, Creature/Character Lead, Gentle Giant Studios.
Credits/Projects include: Golden Axe, Iron Man, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, X-Men 3, Species IV,
Pumpkinhead III, Work Experience includes: Pendulum Studio, Beta-tester/Consultant: Pixologic, Lectured at Weta Workshop,
Pixar. Education: B.F.A., Animation/Drawing, Savannah College of Art and Design, The Florence Academy of Art.
JP Targete: Illustrator/Concept Artist/Art Director.
Credits/Projects include: Tabula Rasa, Aion. Work Experience includes: NCsoft, Wizards of the Coast, The Science Fiction
Book Club. Over 300 book covers for Avon Books, Berkeley/Ace Books, Bantam Books, Warner Books. Published in
Spectrum. DVD Author: Gnomon Workshop. Education: B.F.A., Illustration, School of Visual Arts, New York.
Rick Thomas:
Credits/Projects include: Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius, South Park Bigger Longer Uncut, And Alien Technology. Commercial
projects include: Target, Kool-Aid, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Brighthouse Cable, Bridgestone, VW Polo, Ford Tough 150, Taco
Bell, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Progressive Insurance, Icebreakers. Work Experience includes: Disney Soarin’ Ride, Mariah
Carey Stage Presentation, Columbia Tri- Star Logo, Game projects for Lightspan Partnership and STA (Simulation Training
Applications). Education: B.A., Motion Picture Technology/Film Animation, University of Central Florida.
R.T. Taylor: Visual Effects Artist/ Photographer/Film Video
Credits include: award-winning projects for Sony, NASA, IBM, Charles Eames, ABC, CBS, NBS, CBC, HBO, 20th Century
Fox, Universal, Columbia, Paramount, Warner Bros. Exxon, ESSO, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Ford, Kawasaki. Work Experience
includes: Technicolor, Robert Abel’s, Pacific Title, Apogee, Head of Training for Wavefront, ILM, Rhythm & Hues.
Theresa Wiseman: Animator, Walt Disney.
Credits/Projects include: Curious George, Son of the Mask, Hercules, Tarzan, The Emperor’s New Groove, Fantasia 2000,
Home on the Range, Piglet’s Big Adventure, Shorts: One by One, The Little Match Girl.Brian Pohl: Previsualization
Supervisor/Partner, POV. Projects/ Credits include: Star Wars Episodes I & II, Open Season, Evan Almighty, K19: The
Widowmaker, Men in Black 2, Van Helsing, Terminator 3, THX 1138 (special edition), I, Robot, Stealth. Work Experience
includes: Sony Pictures Imageworks, Digital Domain, Industrial Light & Magic, and Reality Check Studios. Education: Gnomon
School of Visual Effects
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Accreditation
Personal Conduct
Academic Integrity
Non-discrimination Policy
Student Work
Guidance Services
Class Cancellation
Make-up Classes
Class Evaluations
Holidays
Grading
Withdrawal/Refund Policy
Transcript/Letter Requests
Studio/Lab Etiquette
Studio/Lab Hours
Media Services:
Checking Out Equipment
Checking Out Media Resources
ESL
Housing
Parking
Student Mail
Student Liability
Personal Safety
Preventive Health & Safety Measures
Accidents and Injuries
Drugs
Smoking, Food & Beverage
Weapons
Visitors / Minors At Gnomon
Pets And Other Animals
Student ID Cards
Record Retention
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)
Complaints
The Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act (FERPA)
Reservation of Rights
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ACCREDITATION
The Council of Occupational Education (COE), a national accrediting agency committed to assuring quality and integrity in career and workforce development, accredits Gnomon. COE is located at 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30346. Telephone (local):
770-396-3898, (toll free): 800-917-2081, FAX: 770-396-3790.
PERSONAL CONDUCT
Gnomon is an educational facility. Our environment is geared towards a real-world production atmosphere, complete with instructors who are
working professionals. Programs are structured to develop your work ethic, both professionally and personally. As a student it is your responsibility to attend class, be prompt, complete projects, meet deadlines, and exhibit professional behavior towards instructors, staff and peers.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
“Plagiarism is representing someone else’s ideas, writing or other intellectual property as your own.” The Visual Effects industry is driven
by collaboration and networking. Plagiarism will not be tolerated at Gnomon and could negatively impact your career in the industry.
Gnomon will take disciplinary action resulting in suspension or dismissal at the discretion of the Director.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
• Gnomon follows the non-discrimination regulations and guidelines set forth by the State of California.
• Gnomon admits students regardless of race, creed, color, sex, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability,
national or ethnic origin.
STUDENT WORK
• Gnomon reserves the right to retain any and all student work for marketing, exhibition, publication, or for our student gallery.
• Gnomon’s facilities may not be used for paid production work.
GUIDANCE SERVICES
• Class advisement is available through the Admissions department for students.
• Career guidance and placement is available through Gnomon’s Director of Advancement.
• Placement assistance is provided, however, it is not guaranteed.
CLASS CANCELLATION
• Gnomon reserves the right to cancel/re-schedule a class or change faculty. In the event of a class change, students will be
notified immediately
• If the school cancels or discontinues a course or educational program, the school will make a full 100% refund of all charges.
Refunds will be paid within 30 days.
MAKE-UP CLASSES
Should a class be canceled during the term, we will make all possible efforts to reschedule the class. Make-ups are usually scheduled during the first week of the break. Please keep this in mind when making plans and travel arrangements.
CLASS EVALUATIONS
At the end of each term, students are asked to evaluate their classes and instructors through an evaluation form. Your responses help us
become aware of what areas are working and where there may be room for improvement. We take our evaluations seriously and ask that
you do, too.
HOLIDAYS
Gnomon traditionally observes Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Notifications will be posted if any other holidays will be observed.
GRADING
Grading is based on conceptual and aesthetic merit, as well as technical execution and effort (as in any arts course); just doing the assignment is not enough. Assignments may be given in two forms: weekly assignments and/or a final project. Late assignments may result in a
lower grade.
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DEFINITION OF A LETTER GRADE
• A – Excellent work exceeding expectations. Outstanding participation, Attendance, and assignments. A student producing work
in the top 20% of her or his class.
• B – Above average assignments and mastery of tools and concepts, participation and attendance.
• C – Average execution of assignments, participation and attendance.
• D – Well below average work, participation and attendance.
• F – Unsatisfactory work, participation and attendance.
Grades are configured on a 4.0 scale. +’s and –‘s may be used to accentuate a grade in either direction.
GRADES MAY BE EVALUATED FROM THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:
• Weekly assignments
• Midterm exam
• Final exam
• Term project
• Presentation of the term project
WITHDRAWAL/REFUND POLICY
Please refer to the policies pertaining to your enrolled program.
TRANSCRIPT/LETTER REQUESTS
Official transcripts/verification letters will be provided uponwritten request and are subject to payment of the prescribed fee, if there is no outstanding
financial obligation due. Transcript requests/verification letter requet forms may be obtained from the Administrative Office or can be requested via
email with required information to register@gnomonschool.com. Please allow 72 hours for processing.
STUDIO/LAB ETIQUETTE
In that you will be spending many hours in a shared lab space, please observe the following rules/courtesies:
• Eating/drinking is prohibited in the labs. PERIOD! Please use the lounge for consumption of all food and beverages. Keep in mind
you are not the only person utilizing the lounge, so clean up after yourself.
• If you bring food to Gnomon and store it in lab refrigerator, please clean up after yourself by throwing away old food.
• We realize the importance of music as inspiration, however not everyone shares your musical taste. Please listen to your music with
headphones. No headphones, no music.
• If you are taking a break and conversing with friends, please be respectful towards other students who are working and use your
indoor voice.
• The phone in the lobby is for convenience. Please limit your call time to 5 minutes, as the Administrative staff often uses this as a way
to contact students or lab techs.
• We are sensitive to the fact that a lot of information is given in class lectures. Because of this, we encourage you to audiotape the
lectures, however videotaping is not allowed under any circumstances.
• Remember to back up your work. Gnomon will not be responsible for any lost work. If you have questions about how to back up
your work, ask a lab tech for assistance/instruction. School Hard Drives will be cleared following the final day of scheduled make-up classes.
To be safe, back up often, and in your final class of the term.
STUDIO/LAB HOURS
Labs open everyday at 9:00am and close at 1:00am (excluding some holidays).
• Lab doors close promptly at 1:00am.
• Students will receive a warning from the on-duty lab tech at approximately 12:30am to begin saving their work and to clear out of the labs.
• Students are expected to be out of the labs by 12:50am, allowing the lab tech enough time to perform a final cleaning and
security sweep.
• If a student fails to follow the instructions from the lab tech, the student will be forcibly logged out of their system.
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CHECKING OUT EQUIPMENT
• Students wishing to check out equipment must see the lab technician on duty.
• The lab tech will collect a form of valid ID and or valid Credit Card, which will be returned after the equipment is
returned.
• Equipment must be returned in the same condition in which it was at check out.
• Students are financially responsible for any loss or damage to the equipment.
CHECKING OUT MEDIA RESOURCES
• Students are welcome to check out any library resources available on the Gnomon campus.
• Media is distributed from 9:00am to midnight by the lab techs, who are reachable at: 323-466-6712 or
media@gnomonschool.com
• A compendium of entertainment and training DVD’s, games, films, periodicals, books, and manuals is available in the
Student Lounge/Media Center.
• Students must leave a drivers license or credit card as a security deposit for the items checked out.
• Materials must be returned the same day they were borrowed.
• There is no overnight check out or viewing.
• Materials must be used on the premises.
• Media may be viewed:
In the Student Lounge/Media Center via DVD/VHS player or kiosk computer.
At studio/lab from 9:00am through 7:00pm and from 10:00pm to midnight and/or when class is not in session.
• Gnomon is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant students.
• We are eligible to issue I-20’s for students accepted into the Certificate in High-End Computer Graphics and Maya Fast Track Program.
We are NOT able to issue I-20’s for Professional Studies Courses.
ESL
Gnomon does not offer English-as-a-second-language (ESL) programs.
HOUSING
Gnomon does not provide housing. However, we recommend using the following resource: www.places4students.com
PARKING
• Street parking is available - Refer to posted signs for hours.
• Parking is available in the parking lot off of Cole Street:
Weekdays after 5pm
All day Saturday and Sunday
STUDENT MAIL
Gnomon is not responsible for student mail and packages delivered to our business address. All mail should be sent to the student’s resident address. Packages should be held at FedEx or UPS and NOT delivered to the school. If out-of-state or international students need a
mailbox before they relocate to a resident address, we suggest that students rent a P.O. Box from one of the post offices in the Hollywood
area.
STUDENT LIABILITY
Physical injury and /or medical problems, as well as loss of or damage to personal property resulting from natural disasters, theft or other
causes are not the responsibility of Gnomon School of Visual Effects. Gnomon recommends that students carry personal insurance.
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PERSONAL SAFETY
Gnomon is located in an industrial complex. As such, students need to “watch their step” when on campus. This extends to time spent in
Gnomon facilities, as well (i.e. do not rock back in your chairs while you are in the lab, do not lean over railings, always use hand rails
walking up stairs, and watch your step). Additionally, students are advised to use common sense, be aware of their surroundings, and
take simple precautions:
• Do not walk to your car late at night after class/lab by yourself.
• Walk in groups to your cars.
• Call/notify the Security Officer on duty should you see anyone or anything suspicious.
• Avoid taking short cuts and going down poorly lit areas; stay in places where you are visible and can see those about you.
PREVENTIVE HEALTH & SAFETY MEASURES
Gnomon complies with the standards set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Gnomon conforms to the standards
regarding Working Safely with Video Display Terminals. Our facilities provide ergonomically designed workspaces, low reflection wall paint,
low frequency lighting which reduces screen reflectivity and glare, along with ergonomically designed chairs at every workstation. Safety
precautions are considered when setting up all office and lab spaces at Gnomon. Handouts are available in the Administration Office to
provide you with further information regarding workstation layouts and the prevention of Repetitive Motion Injuries.
ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES
If you receive an injury, no matter how slight, report it to an instructor, lab tech or the administrative staff immediately. A “GNOMON ACCIDENT
INJURY AND ILLNESS” investigation form must be filled out with the Director (or senior staff person on duty) if an accident or injury occurs in the classroom or laboratory. If an accident occurs outside of the school premise (but within the Television Center facility), please report the issue immediately to
the on-duty lab tech or administrative staff. A “GNOMON ACCIDENT INJURY AND ILLNESS” investigation form must be filled out along with an incident report from TVC.
If First Aid is required, there are First Aid Kits located in the System Administrator’s office upstairs, in the main lab area, as well as, in the main office
downstairs.
If the injury appears to be life threatening, call Emergency Services at 911 immediately.
DRUGS
DRUGS ARE NOT ALLOWED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Gnomon firmly adheres to the laws set forth by the state of California
relating to the consumption of illegal substances.
SMOKING, FOOD & BEVERAGE
Smoking is prohibited in any of the enclosed spaces including labs, classrooms, and common areas. Smoking is only allowed outside in
areas that do not constitute a fire hazard. Food and beverages are prohibited from all classrooms and labs, except as designated by the
Director. Only the Director may act to authorize exceptions.
WEAPONS
No firearms or lethal weapons of ANY type are permitted at Gnomon.
VISITORS/MINORS AT GNOMON
• Visitors are welcome at Gnomon. However, if it is for an extended period of time, permission must be granted by the Administration.
• For insurance purposes, we are unable to have unattended minors on the premises.
• Lab techs have authorization, from management, to ask anyone who is being disruptive or disrespectful to leave the premises.
PETS AND OTHER ANIMALS
Gnomon does not allow animals/pets in the enclosed spaces of Gnomon. If you anticipate bringing an animal to school, you must
receive approval from the Administrative staff.
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STUDENT ID CARDS
Every Gnomon student is eligible to receive a student ID card. Please contact the lab tech on duty to have one made.
RECORD RETENTION
Enrollees are advised and cautioned that state law requires this educational institution to maintain Institute and student records for a minimum period of five (5) years.
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)
The state of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by California residents who were students attending schools approved by, or registered to offer Short-term Career Training with the Bureau for Private
Postsecondary and Vocational Education (Bureau). You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident, prepaid tuition, paid the
STRF fee, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:
1. The school closed before the course of instruction was completed.
2. The school’s failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or
to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school.
3. The school’s failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law
or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other costs.
4. The school’s breach, or anticipatory breach, of the agreement for the course of instruction.
5. There was a decline in the quality of the course of instruction within 30 days before the school closed, or if the decline began
earlier than 30 days prior to closure, a time period of decline determined by the Bureau.
6. The school committed fraud during the recruitment or enrollment or program participation of the student. You may also be
eligible for STRF if you were a student that was unable to collect a court judgment rendered against the school for violation
of the Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education Reform Act of 1989.
You must pay the state-imposed fee for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to you:
1. You are a student, who is a California resident and prepays all or part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student
loans, or personal loans, and
2. Any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer, does not pay your total charges, unless you
have a separate agreement to repay the third party.
You are not eligible for protection from the STRF, and you are not required to pay the STRF fee, if either of the following applies:
1. You are not a California resident,
2. A third party, such as an employer, pays your total charges government. It is important that you keep copies of the enrollment
agreement, loan paper(s), receipts or any other information that documents monies paid to the school. Questions regarding
the STRF may be directed to the Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational
Education, 400 R Street, Suite 5000, Sacramento, CA 95814-6200, (916) 445-3427
*NOTE: STRF fee calculations. STRF fees are $2.50 per thousand rounded up to the nearest thousand dollars.
COMPLAINTS
To ensure the quality of education at Gnomon, students are encouraged to verbally communicate their concerns to members of the faculty
and administration for amicable solutions.
Should you feel your concern/problem has not been adequately addressed; you may file an official written grievance. This grievance should
be addressed to the school Director or grievance@gnomonschool.com and must be received in the Administrative Office within 48 hours
after the incident occurs. The Director will verify that the student has made a verbal attempt to resolve the concerns with the instructor or
other staff member. If the student has followed the above steps, the Director will call a grievance committee hearing within 24 hours of receipt
of the report. Such committee will include the Director, instructor, and/or appropriate staff member. The hearing may be scheduled on-line
or via teleconference to accommodate those involved. In addition, all persons involved with the incident must be present at the scheduled
time of the hearing. The committee will immediately meet in the absence of those involved to review the evidence and vote on a decision.
The decision of the committee will be communicated immediately.
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If the decision is unacceptable to the student, the student may appeal the decision with the Bureau. To do so they must submit the appeal,
within 24 hours of the hearing, to the Bureau with copies of all documents, including a cover letter explaining why the decision is unacceptable. Unresolved complaints may be directed to: Bureau For Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, 1625 North Market Blvd.,
Suite S 202, Sacramento, CA 95834. Unresolved complaints may also be directed to COE, 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640,
Atlanta, GA 30346. Telephone (Local): 770-396-3898 (Toll-Free): 800-917-2081 (Fax): 770-396-3790.
THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
FERPA Is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education records.
These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom
the rights have transferred are “eligible students.” Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student’s education
records maintained by the school. Schools are not required to provide copies of records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is
impossible for parents or eligible students to review the records. Schools may charge a fee for copies. Parents or eligible students have the
right to request that a school correct records in which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the
record, the parent or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the
record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested information.
Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student’s education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31):
• School officials with legitimate educational interest,
• Other schools to which a student is transferring,
• Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes,
• Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student,
• Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school,
• Accrediting organizations,
• To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena,
• Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies, and
• State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law.
Schools may disclose, without consent, “directory” information such as a student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of
birth, honors and awards, and directory information and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that
the school not disclose directory information about them. Schools must notify parents and eligible students annually of their rights under
FERPA. The actual means of notification (special letter, inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or newspaper article) is left to the
direction of each school. For additional information or technical assistance, you may call 202-260-3887 (voice). Individuals who use TDD
may call the Federal Information Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Or you may contact us at the following address: Family Policy Compliance
Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202-5920
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
Gnomon reserves the right to change tuition fees, scheduled dates of classes, course offerings, instructors, policies and procedures at its sole
discretion without limitation of any kind. Gnomon also reserves the right to deny enrollment in classes to any student and the right to
withdraw any student whose conduct fails to comply with the policies, rules and standards of Gnomon.
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CAMPUS LOCATION/MAP
GNOMON SCHOOL OF VISUAL EFFECTS
1015 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90038
Ph: 323-466-6663
Fax: 323-466-6710
PUBLIC PARKING
TECHNICAL PARTNERS
Gnomon thanks all the following technology partners for their continued support:
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PROGRAM – SCHOOL POLICIES
Internal Critiques
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Please refer to the General school policies section for guidelines affecting Gnomon’s entire student
body. Policies for students in the High-End Computer Graphics Program are noted below.
INTERNAL CRITIQUES
At the end of Terms 2, 4 and 6, High-end CG students participate in a group critique where an industry professional(s) reviews
their work for the previous two terms. The requirements are as follows:
• Images must be saved to the designated location on the server in the proper format by the FIRST FRIDAY of the following
term.
• Submission of a minimum of one (1) image per class, per term. Students are informed in advance of the scheduled review
time.
• Attendance is required of all students.
• Failure to meet these requirements may result in suspension from the High-End Computer Graphics Program.
• Students must have three internal critiques to complete the High-End Computer Graphics Program.
TRANSFER / WAIVE OUT OF A CLASS
Students requesting to transfer or waive out of a class must:
1. Demonstrate proficiency with the subject matter by showing example projects related to the subject matter of the class.
2. Submit a Change of Class form with a written petition as to why they wish to transfer or waive out the class in question.
The petition will be reviewed by the Administration and a decision will be rendered within five (5) days of submission.
ADVANCED STANDING / TRANSFERING FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS
Students with previous experience can only apply for advanced standing into Term Two of the High-End Computer Graphics
Program. They must adhere to the standard admissions process plus provide either official academic transcripts or a resume
showing verifiable work experience. To be granted advanced standing, the student must demonstrate a strong proficiency with
the subject matter by showing example projects related to the subject matter of the class(es) and successfully passing corresponding course exams.
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Students are expected to attend all class meetings. If you are unable to attend a class for any reason, please discuss your situation with the instructor. We strongly recommend that you get the phone numbers of several classmates, so you can contact
them for information about assignments you may have missed.
Absences cannot exceed 30% of total class time. High-End CG students must maintain a 70% attendance in order to receive
a passing mark.
Students must be present in the assigned classroom at least 70% of the scheduled time of any course to achieve satisfactory
attendance. A student will be counseled by the Director or designee and may be suspended or dismissed after three (3) unexplained absences.
Gnomon reserves the right to suspend or terminate any student whose attendance, academic performance, financial standing
or behavior does not comply with school standards, regulations and rules. Students who have been suspended or terminated
may be reinstated only with written approval of the Director of Education or School.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC & ATTENDANCE PROGRESS REQUIRED BY THE SCHOOL
Students are advised that Gnomon requires students to maintain satisfactory academic and attendance standing. In order for
High-End CG students to remain in good academic standing, they must maintain a G.P.A. of 2.76 or better. If a student’s
G.P.A. falls below a 2.76, that student will be placed on Academic Probation and will have one (1) term to raise their G.P.A.,
or the student will be dismissed from the program. Students who receive an INCOMPLETE in a class have not received a grade
for that class and therefore must rectify the grade with the instructor or re-take the class.
Students who do not achieve the required grade point average or minimum required attendance would be placed
on Academic or Attendance Probation. A student who does not remove himself or herself from Academic or
Attendance Probation at the end of the next 30-calendar day period will be subject to dismissal.
It should be noted that students are expected to complete the requirements of their individual program within the required time
frame. But in no case may the student take more than 1.5 times the stated number of credit hours to complete the program
requirements. The student’s rate of completion will be measured no later than the midpoint of the program.
The standard length of time allotted for a student to successfully complete a program of study is stated as part of each
Enrollment Agreement. If a student cannot complete the training within the maximum time frame, the student will be dismissed
from the program.
LEAVE-OF-ABSENCE
High-End Computer Graphics students may take a one-term leave of absence with written approval from the Director of
Education or School. Students who take more than one consecutive term off will be required to reapply to the program.
A T T E N D A N C E
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to be on time and present from beginning to end of each class. All attendance, tardiness and absences are recorded. Students who are late for class may be marked absent. Students who are tardy
two (2) times will be marked one (1) absence for each occurrence.
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If the amount that you have paid is more than the amount that you owe for the time you attended, then a refund
will be made within thirty (30) days. If the amount that you owe is more than the amount that you have already
paid, then you will have to make arrangements to pay it.
HERE IS HOW WE FIGURE THE AMOUNT YOU OWE:
1. Amount Paid for Instruction $4,075
2. Less $75.00 registration fee
3. = 4,000 X 200 clock hours not attended but paid for = $1000 Initial Refund 800 clock hours for which student has paid
4. Initial Refund, adjusted for equipment or supplies if applicable
For the purpose of determining the amount you owe for the time you attended, you shall be deemed to have withdrawn from
the course when any of the following occurs:
A. You notify the school of your withdrawal or the actual date of withdrawal.
B. The school terminates your enrollment.
C. You fail to attend classes for 3 consecutive weeks; in this case, the date of withdrawal shall be deemed to be the last date
of recorded attendance.
If any portion of your tuition was paid from the proceeds of a loan, then the refund will be sent to the lender or to
the agency that guaranteed the loan, if any. Any remaining amount of refund will first be used to repay student
financial aid programs from which you received benefits, in proportion to the amount of the benefits received. Any
remaining amount will be paid to the student.
CANCELLING COURSE DURING THE FIRST FIVE DAYS AFTER STARTING CLASS
1. You have the right to cancel the enrollment agreement for a course of instruction, including the cost of any equipment or
supplies you received, until midnight of the fifth business day after the first class you attended. Business day means a day
on which you were scheduled to attend a class session.
2. Cancellation shall occur when you give written notice of cancellation at the address of the school shown on the top of the
front page of the Enrollment Agreement. You can do this by mail or hand delivery.
3. Written notice of cancellation, if sent by mail, is effective when deposited in the mail properly addressed with postage pre-paid.
4. The written notice of cancellation need not take any particular form and, however expressed, it is effective if it shows that
you no longer wish to be bound by the Agreement. You will be given a form to use upon enrollment, however you can use
any written notice that you wish.
5. If the school has given you any equipment or supplies, you shall return it to the school, in unused condition, within thirty
(30) days following the date of your notice of cancellation. If you fail to return this equipment or supplies within the 30-day
period, the school may deduct its documented cost for the equipment or supplies from any refund that may be due to you.
Once you pay for the equipment or supplies, it is yours to keep without further obligation.
6. If you cancel the Enrollment Agreement, the school will refund any money that you paid, less any deduction for equipment
and supplies not timely returned in excellent condition, within thirty (30) days after your notice of cancellation is received.
REFUND / WITHDRAWALS
WITHDRAWING AFTER THE FIRST FIVE DAYS FOLLOWING THE FIRST CLASS
1. You have the right to withdraw from the course at any time.
2. If you withdraw from your course after midnight of the fifth scheduled class session, the school will calculate the amount you
owe for the time you attended according to the following formula: The amount you owe shall be determined on a pro rata
basis depending on how many clock hours remain at the time you withdrew from the course. After we compute the amount
you owe for the time you attended, we will also keep your registration fee (not to exceed $75) and the documented cost
of any equipment or supplies that you received which you do not return in unused condition within thirty (30) days of your
withdrawal, as well as any fees. For a list of these costs, see the list on the front of the Enrollment Agreement and any
attachments.
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To calculate refunds under the Federal Return of Title IV Funds policy, institutions must complete two separate calculations. First,
the institution must determine how much of the tuition, fees and other institutional charges it is eligible to retain using either the
state/institutional refund policy. Then, using the Federal Return of Title IV Funds policy, the institution determines how much
federal assistance the student has earned which can be applied to the institutional charges.
If a student received more SFA funds than he or she earned under the Federal Return of Title IV Funds policy, the institution, and
in some cases the student, is required to return the unearned funds to the Federal Treasury. The student must pay any unpaid
balance that remains after the Return of Title IV Funds policy has been applied to the state/institutional policy to the institution.
Any monies due an applicant or student will be refunded within thirty (30) days of the date of cancellation, withdrawal, or termination. A withdrawal is considered to have occurred on the earlier of a) the date the student officially notifies the school of their
intent to withdraw, or (b) the point at which the student fails to meet the published attendance policies outlined in this Catalog. If
a student received a loan for tuition, a refund will be made to the lender to reduce the student loan debt. If the amount of refund
exceeds the unpaid balance of the loan, the remainder of the monies will be applied to any student financial aid programs from
which the student received funding. Any remaining balance of funds will then be returned to the student.
If student does not return following a leave of absence on the date indicated on the approved written request, refunds will be
made within thirty (30) days from the date the student was scheduled to have returned. For purposes of determining a refund,
the last date of attendance is used when a student fails to return from an approved leave of absence.
REMITTANCE TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
If it is determined that a federal refund is due, the statute and regulations clearly define the order in which remaining federal
student financial aid program funds are to be returned. Based on the student’s financial aid award(s) (his/her parent(s) in the
case of PLUS Loans), the return of federal funds will be remitted to the appropriate program in the following order:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program;
Subsidized Stafford Loan Program;
Federal PLUS Loan Program;
Federal Pell Grant Program;
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program;
Other federal, state, private and/or institutional sources of aid; and the student.
FEDERAL RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REFUND POLICY
All institutions participating in the SFA programs are required to use a statutory schedule to determine the amount of SFA funds
the student had earned when he or she ceases to attend, which is based on the period of time the student was in attendance.
If a recipient of the SFA Program withdraws from the institution during a payment period or a period of enrollment in which
the student began attendance, the institution must calculate the amount of SFA program assistance the student did not earn,
and those funds must be returned. Up through the 60% point in each payment period or period of enrollment, a schedule is
used to determine how much SFA program funds the student has earned at the time of withdrawal. After the 60% point in the
payment period or period of enrollment, a student has earned 100% of the SFA funds.
The percentage of the payment period or period of enrollment completed is determined by the total number of calendar days
in the payment period or period of enrollment for which the assistance is awarded divided into the number of calendar days
completed in that period as of the last date of attendance.
Scheduled breaks of at least five (5) consecutive days are excluded from the total number of calendar days in a payment period or
period of enrollment (denominator) and the number of calendar days completed in that period (numerator). Days in which a student was on an approved leave of absence are also excluded in the calendar days for the payment period or period of enrollment.
REFUNDS FOR FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS
The U.S. Department of Education certifies this institution as an eligible participant in the federal Student Financial Aid (SFA)
programs established under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended.
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GRADING GUIDELINES
• Attendance- student must attend 70% of the class to receive a passing mark.
• Participation:
• Were you active in critiques?
• Did you ask questions in class?
• Effort:
• Were you on time?
• Did you meet deadlines?
• Did you complete homework assignments?
• Were you receptive to critiques to improve their work?
• Did you have a good attitude?
• Overall improvement throughout the course
GRADE CHANGES
Students who think they have received an incorrect grade need to contact the Administration Office to verify it. Students may
petition the instructor for a grade change should they feel the mark is unfair. Changes of Grade forms are available in the
Administration office. All Change of Grade forms must be completed and submitted to the Administration office within thirty
(30) days of the end of the following term.
DISMISSAL AND SUSPENSION POLICY
Students are expected to treat school personnel and other students with consideration and respect. A student will be suspended or dismissed from the school for serious incidence of intoxication, possession of illegal drugs or alcohol on school premises, improper sexual behavior, behavior creating a safety hazard to other persons at school, and disobedient or disrespectful
behavior to staff, administration or faculty member(s).
attendance. A student will be counseled by the Director or designee and may be suspended or dismissed after three (3) unexplained absences or for poor academic progress.
REINSTATMENT AFTER DISMISSAL OR SUSPENSION
Students who wish to be re-instated after dismissal must re-apply to the program and meet with the Director.
GRADING POLICIES
GRADES
Gnomon’s High-End Computer Graphics students are graded each term for each course. Students are advised that Gnomon
requires students to maintain satisfactory academic and attendance progress. In order for a student to remain in good academic standing, they must maintain a G.P.A. of 2.76 or better. If a student’s G.P.A. falls below a 2.76, that student will be
placed on Academic Probation and will have ONE (1) term to raise their G.P.A., or the student will be dismissed from the program. Students who receive an INCOMPLETE in a class have not received a grade for that class and therefore must rectify the
grade with the instructor or re-take the class.
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D I S I P L I N A RY A C T I O N S
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
High-End Computer Graphics Program consists of 1155 clock hours of instruction/ 96.5 quarter credit units. Upon completion of all classroom and practical/laboratory education and training, the High-End Computer Graphics Program student will
be issued a Certificate attesting to his/ her successful completion. Students must achieve a G.P.A of 2.76.
MAYA FAST TRACK PROGRAM
SCHOOL POLICIES
Advanced Standing
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Attendance
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Graduation Requirements
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Grading Policies
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Refund/Withdrawals
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ADVANCED STANDING / TRANSFERING FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS
Because the Maya Fast Track Program is designed for those with prior computer graphics training and/or experience, no prior
education or experience is transferable for advance standing.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to be on time and present from beginning to end of each class. All attendance, tardiness and absences are recorded. Students who are late for class may be marked absent. Students who are tardy
two (2) times will be marked one (1) absence for each occurrence.
Students are expected to attend all class meetings. If you are unable to attend a class for any reason, please discuss your situation with the instructor. We strongly recommend that you get the phone numbers of several classmates, so you can contact
them for information about assignments you may have missed.
Absences cannot exceed 30% of total class time. Fast Track students must maintain a 70% attendance in order to receive a
passing mark.
attendance. A student will be warned by the Director or designee and may be suspended or dismissed after three (3) unexplained absences.
Gnomon reserves the right to suspend or terminate any student whose attendance, academic performance, financial standing
or behavior does not comply with school standards, regulations and rules. Students who have been suspended or terminated
may be reinstated only with written approval of the Director of Education.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The Maya Fast Track Program consists of 270 clock hours of instruction/ 22.5 quarter credit units. Upon completion of all
classroom and practical/laboratory education and training the Maya Fast Track student will be issued a Diploma attesting to
his/ her successful completion. Maya Fast Track Students must achieve a G.P.A of 2.76.
GRADES
Gnomon’s Maya Fast Track students are automatically graded. Students who receive an INCOMPLETE in a class have not
received a grade for that class and therefore must rectify the grade with the instructor or re-take the class before a diploma is
issued.
GRADE CHANGES
Students who feel they have received an incorrect grade need to contact the Administration Office to verify it. Students may
petition the instructor for a grade change should they feel the mark is unfair. Changes of Grade forms are available in the
Administration office. All Change of Grade forms must be completed and submitted to the Administration Office within thirty
(30) days of the end of the following term.
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GRADING POLICIES
SCHOOL POLICIES
Please refer to the General school policies section for guidelines affecting Gnomon’s entire student body. Policies for
students in the Maya Fast Track Program are noted below.
Gnomon School of Visual Effects shall refund 100% of the amount paid for instructional charges, less a registration fee of $75
and applicable STRF fee*, if notice of cancellation is made prior to or on the first day of instruction. Any notification of withdrawal or cancellation and any request for a refund are required to be made in writing. A form for withdrawal/cancellation
may be requested from the administration office and submitted in person or mailed to: Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Attn:
Director, 1015 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90038.
CANCELLING COURSE AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Withdrawal occurs when the student communicates to Gnomon School of Visual Effects that they wish to withdraw from the class
after the first day of instruction. Withdrawal must be executed in writing and received by Gnomon School of Visual Effects.
A student has the right to withdraw from the program of instruction at any time. Withdrawal from a course after instruction
has started will result in a pro-rata refund for the unused portion of the tuition and other refundable charges if 60% or less of
the instruction has been completed.
The school will remit a refund, less a registration fee of $75.00 and STRF fee*, within 30 days following a student withdrawal. The student is obligated to pay only for educational services rendered and for books, tools and supplies that cannot be
resold as new.
Students who have completed 60% or less of the course of instruction shall be given a pro rated refund.
HERE IS HOW WE FIGURE THE AMOUNT YOU OWE
1. Amount Paid for Instruction $4,075
2. Less $75.00 registration fee
3. = 4,000 X 200 clock hours not attended but paid for = $1000 Initial Refund 800 clock hours for which student has paid
4. Initial Refund, adjusted for equipment or supplies if applicable
For the purpose of determining the amount you owe for the time you attended, you shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the
course when any of the following occurs:
a. You notify the school of your withdrawal or the actual date of withdrawal.
b. The school terminates your enrollment.
c. You fail to attend classes for three (3) consecutive days; in this case, the date of withdrawal shall be deemed to be the last date
of recorded attendance.
The school will remit a refund, less a registration fee of $75.00 and STRF fee*, within 30 days following a student withdrawal. The
student is obligated to pay only for educational services rendered and for books, tools and supplies that cannot be resold as new.
If any portion of your tuition was paid from the proceeds of a loan, then the refund will be sent to the lender or to the agency that
guaranteed the loan, if any. Any remaining amount will be paid to the student.
If the amount that a student paid is more than the amount that he/she owed for the time attended, then a refund will be made.
If the amount that a student owed is more than the amount he/she has already paid, then the student will have to make
arrangements for payment of the balance due. Gnomon School of Visual Effects will pay or credit refunds due on a reasonable and timely basis, within thirty (30) days following the date upon which the student’s withdrawal or cancellation has been
determined.
Tuition and fees paid by any third party payer on behalf of a student will be credited or refunded back to the same third party
payer.
SCHOOL POLICIES
CANCELLING COURSE BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Cancellation occurs when the student communicates to Gnomon School of Visual Effects that they wish to cancel the enrollment
contract prior to the first day of instruction. Cancellation must be executed in writing and received by Gnomon School of
Visual Effects prior to the first day of instruction.
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Class Changes
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Tuition Refunds
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Please refer to the General school policies section for guidelines affecting Gnomon’s entire student body.
Policies for students in the Professional Studies Program are noted below.
CLASS CHANGES
A written request or email must be received no later than the end of the first week of classes. Changes will be made based
on availability. Please address your email to register@gnomonschool.com
TUITION REFUNDS
Tuition refunds will be based on the date the drop request is received in writing or email. Please address your email to
register@gnomonschool.com
10 WEEK CLASSES
5 WEEK CLASSES
100% Before classes begin
100% Before classes begin
80% First 2 weeks of the term
80% After 1st week of the term
60% 3rd week of the term
40% 3rd week of the term
40% 4th week of the term
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GNOMON ONLINE PROGRAM
SCHOOL POLICIES
Make up Classes
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Attendance
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Tuition Refunds
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GNOMON ONLINE PROGRAM
SCHOOL POLICIES
Please refer to the General school policies section for guidelines affecting Gnomon’s entire student body.
Policies for students in the Gnomon Online Program are noted below.
TUITION
• 10 Week courses are priced at $1,650 USD.
• 5 Week courses are priced at $860 USD.
MAKE UP CLASSES
There will be no online make-ups. If a teacher is unable to participate in the online course for a short duration within the term,
a substitute teacher will be assigned.
STUDENT PROGRESS
GnomonOnline.com notifies individual students of their academic progress throughout the provision of grades at the conclusion
of each class. Students are expected to upload their weekly class assignments in a timely manner for critique. Each weekly class
assignments must be uploaded by each class assignment’s due-date (Typically, Sunday at 12 noon Pacific Time).
ATTENDANCE
• Students are required to access and view all of the class sessions.
• Classes must be viewed in order and a student must have viewed the previous class in order to have access to the next class.
• Attendance will be regulated through the students’ login to the online lecture.
• A login report will run weekly to monitor the students that have logged into the system.
• Students must login every week, or they will be counted as absent.
• Three absences will result in a failure for the class.
TUITION REFUNDS
• If you are taking on online course as a Professional Studies course, refer to TUITION REFUNDS in the Professional Studies
section of the catalog.
• If you are taking on online course as part of the High-End Computer Graphics Program, refer to the STATE REFUND CALCULATION piece of the High-End Computer Graphics section of the catalog.
• For the purpose of determining the amount you owe for the time you attended, you shall be deemed to have withdrawn from
the course when any of the following occurs:
A. You notify the school of your withdrawal or the actual date of withdrawal.
B. The school terminates your enrollment.
C. You fail to attend classes for three (3) consecutive weeks; in this case, the date of withdrawal shall be deemed to
be the last date of recorded attendance or the last online class you accessed for viewing.
If any portion of your tuition was paid from the proceeds of a loan, then the refund will be sent to the lender or to the agency
that guaranteed the loan, if any. If applicable, any remaining amount of refund will first be used to repay student financial
aid programs from which you received benefits, in proportion to the amount of the benefits received. Any remaining amount
will be paid to the student.
• Online lectures and lecture notes are delivered in the English language.
• We would encourage any non-English speaking student to check out the sample clips of our courses to make sure that
comprehension of the material is not an issue.
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Hollywood
www.gnomononline.com
1015 North Cahuenga Boulevard
CA 90038
323.466.6663
www.thegnomonworkshop.com
Fax 323.466.6710
www.gnomonology.com

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