Due to the pandemic, the class shall conduct online via Zoom. 

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Objective

The emerging cryptocurrency NFT (non-fungible tokens) which has taken the world by storm in recent years has completely changed the ecosystem of the creative industries. Being an encrypted token on the Blockchain, NFT can either be a digital asset or a tokenized real-world asset. Often being applied on artworks, music, virtual collections, picture files, video files, etc., it allows for  online trading and carries good investment value. NFT not only protects artists, but also offers more investment opportunities for the market. The programme will be particularly useful to participant who is involving in creative works and interested in fintech.

Programme Highlights

NFT is a rising virtual asset and is popular among the creative industry. In this 6 hour programme, participant will learn about:

• • Basics of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and NFT
  • How to create and list your own NFT
  • The history of “tokenomics”, and other usages of NFT beyond a collectable
  • Current NFT market trends and major platforms

Date

23, 24 Feb 2022

Time

19:00 – 22:00

Venue

Zoom

Duration

Total 6 lecture hours

Medium

Cantonese & English

Course Fee

HK$1,800

Award of Certificate

Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants who have attended all lessons.

Course Structure

Lesson 1

Introduction to NFT

• • Introduction to blockchain & NFT
  • A brief history of Ethereum & NFT protocol
  • NFT beyond collectable (articles)
  • Latest trends of NFT in creative industry
  • Creating your crypto wallet

Lesson 2

Creating your NFT

• • Learn the most popular NFT platforms by volume
  • How to create your own NFT on Open Sea, Rarible
  • How to list your NFT on Open Sea, Rarible
  • Which platform is best for me?
  • How to market your NFT’s

Programme Instructor

Mr. Kevin LEE

Kevin obtained his BBA from the University of Hong Kong His passion for digital entertainment has kept him engaged with digital entertainment production technology and related application development for more than 15 years. Since 2018 Kevin has focused on high tech creative culture industry and committed to the development of multimedia technology and applications He had completed the Professional Education Certificate Course of Digital Transformation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (majoring in artificial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things, cloud computing and cyber security). He has also recently finished studying a Higher Education Teaching Certificate course from The Derek Bok Centre for Teaching Learning of Harvard University.

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