AI for Metaverse Creation

The objective of this curriculum is to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to create immersive experiences in the Metaverse using various AI tools. The course covers a broad range of topics including Virtual Reality (VR), Extended Reality (XR), Web3, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT), Blockchain, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAO), and various AI tools.

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The Importance of AI Tools to Metaverse Content Creation
The Metaverse is a rapidly evolving technology that promises to create immersive and engaging experiences for users. With the rise of NFTs and blockchain technology, the Metaverse is becoming a new platform for content creation and distribution. As the demand for immersive content grows, content creators need the assistance of various AI tools to efficiently create high-quality Metaverse experiences.




Course Outline:
Module 1 : Introduction to the Metaverse and Virtual World Design Principles
• Course objectives and outcomes
• Overview of the Metaverse and its potential
• Introduction to virtual world design principles
• Creating a virtual space in Blender

Module 2: VR and XR Design
• Introduction to VR and XR design
• Designing for VR and XR interfaces
• Creating 3D models in Blender
• Creating textures in GIMP and Krita

Module 3: MR Design and Development
• Introduction to MR design
• Creating MR experiences using Unity and Godot
• Implementing AR elements in a virtual world
• Introduction to blockchain and its use in the Metaverse

Module 4: UI/UX Design
• Introduction to UI/UX design principles
• Designing for user experience in the Metaverse
• Introduction to Inkscape and Kdenlive
• Designing and prototyping UI/UX interfaces

Module 5: NFTs and Web3
• Introduction to NFTs and their use in the Metaverse
• Introduction to Web3 and its use in the Metaverse
• Creating NFTs using Get3D and PifuHD
• Integrating NFTs into a virtual world using smart contracts and DAOs

Module 6: AI for World Building
• Introduction to AI-powered world building
• Using Blender AI for generative modeling
• Using Midjourney for texture synthesis
• Using Stable Diffusion for image manipulation

Module 7: Video Editing and Machinima
• Introduction to video editing in the Metaverse
• Using Black Magic DaVinci and Natron for video editing
• Introduction to Omniverse Machinima
• Creating a short film using Machinima techniques

Module 8: Creating Personalized Avatars
• Introduction to avatar design and customization
• Using Luma AI and Point-E for facial recognition and avatar generation
• Using Dream Fusion and Godot for avatar animation and integration

Module 9: Building Virtual Real Estate
• Introduction to building virtual real estate
• Using UPBGE for real-time rendering
• Creating a virtual store and marketplace using Metamask
• Implementing blockchain-based ownership and exchange of virtual real estate

Module 10: Final Project and Presentation
• Working collaboratively in teams to create a virtual world in the Metaverse
• Incorporating various use cases of the Metaverse
• Demonstrating knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course
• Final project presentation and evaluation