“North Hollywood school specializing in computer graphics education for film, games, and VFX.”
Gnomon is a specialized computer graphics school in North Hollywood, California offering a BFA and a 2-year Certificate in Digital Production for Entertainment. Training covers 3D generalist skills, game art, modeling and texturing, visual effects, and character animation.
International Students
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
What's inside
OPT → H-1B conversion rates by nationality (FOIA-sourced)
Top H-1B alumni employers and median sponsored wage
Need-blind / meets-full-need policies for international applicants
ISSO contact, I-20 processing times, and SEVP certification
International-only scholarships and CSS Profile rules
English proficiency requirements (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE)
Rankings
Animation
The Hollywood Reporter 2025
Top Animation School
Animation
Animation Career Review 2025
Top 50
3D Animation
The Rookies 2025
Best
Game Design
The Rookies 2025
Best
Visual Effects
The Rookies 2025
Best
Animation
The Hollywood Reporter (2025)
Top Animation Schools
Animation
Animation Career Review (2025)
Top 50 Animation Colleges
3D Animation / Game Design / Visual Effects
The Rookies (2025)
Best Schools
Admissions
Admissions Insights
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
What's inside
ED, EA, and RD acceptance rates with applied/admitted counts
Acceptance rate broken down by country of origin
Application portal and admissions snapshot narrative
Letters of recommendation, supplemental essay, interview policies
Requirements notes and academic prerequisites
Direct admissions contact email and phone
Cost & Financial Aid
Tuition
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$37,635
/yr
Cost & Aid Intelligence
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
What's inside
Named scholarships with eligibility and value (incl. international-only awards)
Need-aware vs. need-blind policy for international applicants
Financial aid notes and methodology
Mandatory health insurance cost and plan name
Net-cost estimate for your family income bracket
Campus Life
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
What's inside
Clubs and societies count, named sports, traditions list
Housing notes (beyond the freshman-housing-required flag)
Academic culture and student-life highlights
City integration and off-campus context
Academics & Programs
Undergraduate BFA
3D GeneralistDigital Production
Certificate in Digital Production for Entertainment
Game ArtModeling and TexturingVisual Effects AnimationCharacter and Creature Animation
Foundation in Art & Design
Highlighted Programs
BFA in Digital Production
Bachelor
Four-year BFA covering the 3D generalist skillset, production pipeline, visual arts, and general education.
Certificate in Digital Production for Entertainment
Bachelor
Two-year intensive certificate with emphases in Game Art, Modeling & Texturing, Visual Effects Animation, or Character and Creature Animation.
Career Outlook
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
What's inside
Top industries hiring graduates
Graduate-school continuation rate
Career narrative and qualitative outcomes
Cost
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $37,635
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
