Blockchain Art and NFTs Short Course

Course description

Digital ownership and digital consumption find their roots already in the narratives of our everyday lives. This Platonian immaterial world doesn’t seem to be so distant anymore, as our identities become increasingly manifested through our digital existence and ownership. Galleries and auctions houses including PACE, Sotheby’s of Christies are already building their NFT platforms. Last year, the market irresistibly exploded with $41 billion worth of cryptocurrencies being spent on NFT marketplaces, not too far nearing sales of fine art and antiques that generated $65B in 2021. This short course will provide an introduction to blockchain in the context of visual arts, design, and fashion. Taught through a combination of lectures, and hands-on workshops, this course will bring you closer to the underlying blockchain technology, smart contracts, and non-fungible tokens. This will cover digital collectibles, generative art, art on-chain and crypto art.

You will be expected to prepare for classes with provided readings, and additional work outside of class is highly encouraged.

Course outcomes:

By the end of the course, students should:

• Learn the underlying principles of blockchain technology
• Understand industry critical paths
• Understand generative art, blockchain art, nft art, and crypto art
• Understand NFT market and buyers

Who should attend:

This course is aimed at designers, creatives, managers, and entrepreneurs in the creative industries interested in learning about the web3 space. It is also an excellent fit for individuals who are new to the blockchain sector or who aspire to work in it and want to learn more about the underlying technology to better prepare for a career move.

Level: All levels welcome

Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology, they will make sure they explain what they mean.
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus:

• Study at Central Saint Martins, Granary Square a world-famous art and design college
• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time

A certificate of completion and a digital badge:

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
• Certificates and digital badges are great to compliment your cv