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Join us Thursday, June 25th at 7:00PM PT for a livestream with Alexander Lee, Senior Technical Artist and Gnomon instructor, as he breaks down a Claymation-inspired animation workflow built in Autodesk Maya, Maxon ZBrush, and custom Python tools.

Watch as animated performances get transferred from Maya into ZBrush, where each frame is individually sculpted. Then hear how Alexander approaches building pipeline tools that support the creative work.

RSVP at the link in comments or bio to get a reminder and link when we go live, plus a 20% discount code toward Alexander's Summer Term courses at Gnomon: Introduction to Scripting with Maya or Scripting with Python.

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Join us on Thursday, June 18th at noon for a livestream-only event with David Daubitz! As a Narrative Lead and Head Writer, David has over 15 years of experience developing stories and worlds across games and television.

Drawing from projects including Anno 117 and Projekt Z: Beyond Order, he will explore the role of narrative design and worldbuilding within modern production pipelines. The presentation will examine how writers collaborate with artists, designers, and other departments to shape the worlds that players experience.

Be sure to RSVP to receive a streaming link when we go live (RSVP link in comments)!

Interested in technical art, rigging, pipeline tools, or production support roles?

Gnomon's Tech Art Track provides a structured path that blends artistic workflows with technical problem-solving for games, animation, and visual effects. Beginning with 3D fundamentals, the track progresses into rigging, scripting, and procedural workflows while helping students understand how technical artists support production pipelines and creative teams.

Enroll one term at a time and build your skills through a curated sequence of courses. Students who take two or more courses per term qualify for a 20% tuition discount, with monthly payment options available.

Registration is now open. Learn more & register here: https://bit.ly/TechTrack-IC-FB

Last month, the Gnomon community gathered for the 2026 Student Gallery Opening and Alumni Panel.

Congratulations to all our students for their hard work, and special thanks to our panelists for sharing their experiences at Gnomon, their paths into the industry, and the lessons they wish they'd known when starting out.

Terry D**g, Blizzard
Ryan Donnahoe, Giant Skull
Nicholas Kapoulas, Blur Studio
Yanina Perez-Masud, Turtle Rock Studios
Karen Su, Naughty Dog, LLC
Lauren Sumner, Industrial Light & Magic

If you missed the event, you can still experience the gallery in person. Visit the Gnomon campus during business hours to view the exhibition.

Interested in compositing, post-production, or visual effects finishing?

Gnomon's Compositing Track provides a structured path focused on the skills used to create seamless final shots for film, television, and digital media. Beginning with image fundamentals and digital filmmaking, the track progresses into professional compositing workflows, including layering, matte painting, color integration, and production-based shot finishing.

Enroll one term at a time and build your skills through a curated sequence of courses. Students who take two or more courses per term qualify for a 20% tuition discount, with monthly payment options available.

Registration is now open. Learn more & register at the link in comments.