Registration for Fall Term at the Gnomon School of Visual Effects (Sept. 25-Dec. 10) begins today, Aug. 21, 2006.
Meanwhile, Gnomon is offering four new classes for Fall Term: * Creature Development & Creation: Taught by Puddnhead, takes students through the entire process of designing creatures for film and videogames.* ZBrush Digital Sculpting and Anatomy: Taught by Scott Spencer, builds on the skills acquired in the 10-week ZBrush class, guiding students through using ZBrush to convey accurate anatomical form.* Introduction to Unreal: Taught by Bil Leeman, introduces students to the various elements of game making. During this 10-week class, students design and create their own level, play each others games and talk about the experience.* Writing for Animation and Games: Taught by Craig Miller, teaches how to create characters, craft stories and write realistic dialog.
New instructors include Gnomon Certificate Program alumnus Leeman, who returns to teach Introduction to Unreal; Robert Coddington, lead animator at Electronic Arts, will teach Animation for Games; Geoff Harvey, lead lighter at DreamWorks Animation, will teach Lighting & Rendering 2; Scott Kilburn, an effects animator at Café FX, will teach Lighting & Rendering.
You can register online, in person, via mail or by fax. The office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. If you would like to have a tour or get some advice on which courses to take, call 323/466-6663 to make an appointment.
Gnomon School of Visual Effects (www.gnomon3d.com) specializes in training for careers high-end computer graphics for the entertainment industries. Located in the heart of Hollywood, it offers a full curriculum for individuals wanting careers in 3D, professionals in need of specialized training and custom training for production studios. The Gnomon curriculum has been approved by the Alliance for Digital Production Trainers (ADEPT), whose members include training managers from studios, including Rhythm & Hues Studios, Cinesite, DreamWorks and Sony Pictures Imageworks. Founded by Alex Alvarez in 1997, Gnomon is located at 1015 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Suite 5430i, Hollywood, California, 90038.
Bill Desowitz, former editor of VFXWorld, is currently the Crafts Editor of IndieWire.
