Exposing students to the historical impact of artificial intelligence on cultural production and artistic expression, the dynamic sessions consider the integration of physical and digital innovations on the presentation and transaction of cultural artefacts. The course provides a critical analysis of Web3 ecologies, including the impact of digital and blockchain technologies on the social hierarchies and accessibility of the international cultural sector. Emerging trends in digital content distribution will be considered together with the potential impact on global cultural production and the international art market.
Through case studies such as Art Blocks, Online Viewing Rooms, Zora, and Spatial.io, the course will give participants an insight into the latest developments and trends. Guest speakers from the expanded technology field will complement the discussions. The course will include a short project for students to apply their newfound knowledge.
Director of Art and Technology
Gareth Fletcher is a Lecturer and Seminar Tutor in Art Business. He holds a BA (Art History, History) and BFA (Film) from the University of Canterbury (New Zealand), and is a graduate of the Sotheby’s Institute MA in Art Business program who has worked in a variety of roles within the London art market.
Read MoreDay 1: Artificial Intelligence and Cultural Production
Day 2: Integrating Physical and Digital Realities in Art Display
Day 3: The Evolution of Digital Art Ecosystems
Day 4: Decentralisation and Accessibility in Web3 Ecologies
Day 5: Over the Horizon: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Culture
This live online course is delivered with live-streamed lectures featuring group discussion and QandA. All live sessions are also recorded and available in the course platform typically within 24-48 hours for participants unable to attend the posted times. The course will include a final project with personalized feedback from the course instructor. All participants will have access to the recordings for an additional 30 days after the final course lecture.
Review the online course Terms and Conditions.
For successfully completing this course, you receive a verified Certificate of Completion from Sotheby’s Institute of Art as well as 3.7 IACET Continuing Education Units. *
Our digital certificates allow you to share new skills with various social media platforms, including LinkedIn. Successful completion is defined by each instructor in the course syllabus and consists, at the least, of regular, thoughtful participation in online activities and timely submission of assigned papers or projects.
*As an IACET Accredited Provider, Sotheby’s Institute of Art offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.