The school focuses on artistic and technical training for careers in the visual effects and games industries.

Gnomon was originally created to train industry artists, though it has evolved into a more all-encompassing art school.

[5] Gnomon is approved as a non-degree vocational institution from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

[6][7] Beyond providing an art education, Gnomon focuses on job placement for graduates by placing emphasis on community networking and exposure to professionals.

All of Gnomon's instructors are current working professionals [8] from studios such as Blizzard Entertainment, Naughty Dog,[9] DreamWorks, Industrial Light & Magic, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Disney, and Digital Domain.