Metamorph Design – École d'arts numériques

The Bridge Between Art and Technology.

Welcome to Metamorph Design, a billingual digital art school based in Ottawa - Gatineau. Our mission is to help artists of all ages develop their artistic skills using the power of technology.

Schools

Offer digital art at your school! Whether it's an after-school club or an addition to your art curriculum, we have flexible programs that adapt to your needs!

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Workshops and Courses

Are you a community or cultural organization? We offer everything from beginner workshops to in-depth digital art courses. All equipment is provided!

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Mentorship

Designed for artists who want to hone their technical skills, our mentorship program offers various training to help you meet your goals!

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The Metamorph Advantage

Personalized training that meets students' needs
Learn industry-standard design techniques
Equipment provided*
For ages 6 and up
FREE ongoing support after classes end
Flexible schedule

*Non disponible pour les cours en ligne

Our Subjects

Digital Illustration

Learn how to draw on iPad with the Apple Pencil
Experiment with digital brushes, photos, and textures.
Perfect for beginners to digital art!

3D Animation

Explorez la modélisation, la sculpture et l’animation 3D.
Créez des objets qui peuvent être intégrés à des animations, de la réalité virtuelle ou même imprimés en 3D!

2D Animation

Learn the basic principles of 3D animation.
Explore the infinite possibilities of the software Procreate Dreams.
Create animated shorts based on your drawings!

3D Modeling in Virtual Reality

Concept Art

Sound Design

Who Do We Work With?

Schools
Libraries
Day Camps
‍Art Centres
Retirement Homes

Retirement Communities
Community Centres
Special Education Programs
Party Rooms
Private Groups

Et plus!

NOUS REcontrer

Our Impact

Jean-Benoît is a fantastic teacher! He's very good at explaining complex concepts, and knows how to capture the students' attention. I'm impressed by what the students have managed to achieve in 3D animation after ten periods!

– Mélanie-France, visual art and multimedia teacher

Fantastic workshop! Thank you for your patience and your talent; the kids really enjoyed following your workshop. Les concepts sont clairs et les résultats sont juste WOW!

– Jessica, facilitator at Maison de l’Amitié de Hull

The kids and the Avenue des Jeunes team really appreciated the workshop and Jean-Benoît's presence! Thank you!

– Thamara, coordinator at l’Avenue des Jeunes

Jean-Benoît helped me understand how to overcome obstacles that had been blocking me for a long time, and that the university had not been able to help with. Thanks to him, I am more comfortable with digital drawing and I better understand how to approach a painting.

– Angelo, student in the mentorship program

About

Discover the team who are making digital art accessible.

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FAQs

What is digital art?

Digital art is a creative process that involves using electronic devices and code to produce images.

What do I need to get started in digital art?

There's many options!

Option 1: The most accessible is your phone. Most people already own a smartphone, and several digital drawing apps are available for free on Google Play and the Apple Store. The size of the screen and having to use your fingers to draw can be challenging but after a few hours of practice people get used to it.

Option 2: Smart tablet + stylus. Whether it is an Android tablet or an iPad, this option allows us to draw directly on the screen with a stylus. In addition, some tablets like the iPad Pro are powerful enough to do 3D. Tablets are usually less expensive than a computer and easier to carry around.

Option 3: Computer + Graphics tablet and stylus. This option is generally more expensive but offers the greatest range of possibilities. To make 2D art, you don't need to have a particularly powerful computer; most entry-level models do the job just fine. If you are looking to do 3D instead, you will need to invest in a high-performance computer.

METAMORPH OPTION By registering for the digital drawing course, you will be assigned an iPad + Apple Pencil for the duration of the course. The equipment is given to you at the start of each lesson and you return it to the instructor once the lesson is over.

Do I need to have art or computer science experience to take the classes?

The courses are aimed at artists of all levels. Each concept is introduced for beginners but is accompanied by additional content adapted to the level of the students.

I already have my equipment, can I take the course with my own device?

Yes! If you already use a device to make digital art, you can take the course with this one. However, if you use an app or software different from that of the course, it will be up to you to adapt.

What's the point of learning digital art if artificial intelligence can create a masterpiece in seconds?

It's important to remember that art is something deeply human. Images created by AI are based on the work of millions of artists across the internet. At Metamorph Design, we believe that the creative process is just as important as the result, and that the artist's experiences make their art interesting.

Are you bilingual?

Yes / Oui! All our courses are available in English, French, or a combination of both.

I'm based outside Ottawa - Gatineau. Can you travel to my location?

Probably! We would add a small fee to reimburse our travel costs.

I have other questions. Where can I find more information?