Blockchain Art and NFTs Short Course

Course overview

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.

Who this course is for

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.