Developing Vocational Education Training Programme Compatible with Metaverse and NFT Production

<< Background >>The Covid-19 pandemic and the full closures implemented during this period affected the artists and the creative communitythe most economically. It was seen that artistic activities such as virtual exhibitions and digital art works were not sufficient,and the artists sought different ways. Meanwhile, the rapidly spreading blockchain and metaverse craze has spawned NFTproduction and sales. However, at this point, it has been revealed that the talent development or digital art education givenin academies is not sufficient. In addition, with the impact of AI tools and developments in the last few years, the interaction and circulation in this field has reached a point that cannot be ignored. In a world that is rapidly digitalizing and facing different challenges, Les Creatives, EKA and Cru Cowork; represent the artist and creative community, EFTA which offers digital education solutions, EDI; which develop innovative training programs came together and established a partnership consortium to open a new field of activity for artists and to develop thevocational training program they need in this field. << Objectives >>Digi-Art project aims to develop a vocational education and training program to teach and disseminate. Digi-Art aims to;* inform artists about digital arts such as Artificial Intelligence, VR & AR, Metaverse, NFT production etc. * develop digital technology skills and literacy of artists to improve the interdisciplinary working skills of artists * to enable young artists to catch up with the trends in digital art and update themselves* enhance the resilience of creative communities against changing economic, social, and technological conditions* develop a VET program compatible with digitalizing sectoral activities* establish a digital-art community<< Implementation >>* 4-day Co-Creation activity in Porto* 4-week online training* 7-day community gathering workshop in İstanbul* International Digital-Art Exhibition in Nice* Local Dissemination Events in Brussels, İstanbul, İzmir, Porto* 2 Transnational Project Meetings (Virtual + Nice)* Dissemination and communication activities* Community engagement regular efforts<< Results >>It is expected to achieve the following results;Digi-Art VET ProgrammeDigi-Art Creative Community Platform (C-Art)Raised awareness about Metaverse and NFT productionDissemination of NFT production trainingArtists will learn alternative ways of earning income and their rights on these platformsArtists will develop interdisciplinary working skillsArtists can transform their works into digital artworks and sell easily through C-art Platform