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AI & Digital Arts · MS elective · 3 credit hours · 16 sessions

NFTs and Blockchain for Visual Artists

The art market has evolved. This course demystifies the world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Web3 for visual creators. Students will learn the technical process of “Minting” their photography on the blockchain, understanding crypto-wallets (like MetaMask), and navigating marketplaces (OpenSea/Foundation). The curriculum also covers “Smart Contracts” to ensure artist royalties on future resales and the environmental impact of Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake.

§ 01 By the end you can
  1. Understand the Blockchain fundamentals: Decentralization, Wallets, and Gas Fees
  2. Create and secure a Crypto Wallet (MetaMask/Coinbase Wallet)
  3. Execute the "Minting" process: Uploading metadata and setting Royalties
  4. Market NFT collections via Twitter/X and Discord communities
  5. Evaluate the environmental and legal ethics of the crypto-art space
§ 02 Sixteen sessions

The whole semester.

  1. 01Introduction to Web3: The Internet of Ownership
  2. 02What is an NFT? Fungibility & Scarcity
  3. 03Setting up a Digital Wallet (Security First)
  4. 04Buying Crypto: Exchanges & Gas Fees
  5. 05Marketplaces: OpenSea, Foundation, SuperRare
  6. 06Preparing Art for Minting: Formats & Specs
  7. 07The Minting Process: Step-by-Step
  8. 08 · MidtermMidterm Examination
  9. 09Minting Strategy: Editions (1/1s) vs. Collections
  10. 10Smart Contracts: Programming Royalties
  11. 11Building Community: Discord & Twitter Spaces
  12. 12Utility NFTs: Unlockable Content & Access
  13. 13The Environment: ETH vs. Tezos/Solana
  14. 14Legal: Copyright vs. Ownership Token
  15. 15Avoiding Scams & Rug Pulls
  16. 16Final Project: The NFT Collection Launch

Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.

§ 03 Final project

Final Project: The NFT Collection Launch

How it’s judged

Recommended reading
  1. The NFT Handbook by QuHarrison Terry and Matt Fortnow
  2. NFTs for Dummies by Tiana Laurence
  3. Token Economy: How the Web3 reinvents the Internet by Shermin Voshmgir
  4. Crypto Art - Begins by The NFT Magazine
  5. Mastering Ethereum (Technical reference) by Andreas M. Antonopoulos
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