Registration for Gnomon Online will remain open until April 2 (the first day of the spring term). On April 2, registration will close for Gnomon's 10-week courses, but will remain open for the five-week courses, 3D Texture Painting and Advanced Sculpting and Texturing in ZBrush.
Gnomon Online is currently offering six classes:
* Introduction to Maya: with Stephen McClure* Animation and Visual Effects: with Stephen McClure* Lighting and Rendering 2: with Jeremy Engleman (a new class)* Polygonal Modeling 1: with Kevin Hudson (a new class)* 3D Texture Painting: with Eric Miller* Sculpting and Texturing in ZBrush: with Scott Spencer
To learn more about these classes and instructors, and to browse the other online course listings, please visit www.gnomononline.com.
Gnomon School of Visual Effects (www.gnomon3d.com) specializes in training for careers in high-end computer graphics for the entertainment industries. Located in the heart of Hollywood, they offer 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, Starz Animation, DreamWorks and Sony Pictures Imageworks. Founded by Alex Alvarez in 1997, Gnomon is located at 1015 North Cahuenga Blvd., Suite 5430i, Hollywood, California, 90038.
Bill Desowitz, former editor of VFXWorld, is currently the Crafts Editor of IndieWire.
