Degree Name
MFA (Master of Fine Arts)
Program
Digital Media
Date of Award
12-2025
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Marty Fitzgerald
Committee Members
Jacy Richardson, Christopher Wilson
Abstract
This research provides an in-depth exploration of 3D workflow methodologies for digital merchants, how and why to implement them, and their correlation with passive income earnings. Digestible strategies regarding the development, packaging, marketing, and sale of assets for digital marketplaces are explored at length. Motivated by the state of the digital media industry, this research demonstrates that secondary income is possible through consistent, applied methodologies. Topics include environmental storytelling, the importance of being user friendly, material variance, and much more. The author demonstrates the impact of reframing your approach when designing products with the intention to sell, and explores the overarching timeline involved with building a brand identity and social presence as an independent merchant. The research presents a unique outlook on 3D workflows with an end goal of generating additional revenue, and how they differ from the norm. Given the current condition of creative industries and looming threats from AI, the author presents a non-traditional path towards financial stability. In sharing personal analytics, the author provides a valuable resource for aspiring digital content creators looking to begin passively earning a portion of their income.
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Document Type
Culminating Experience
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.
Recommended Citation
Stone, Levi, "Methodologies for Generating Passive Income as a Digital Artist" (2025). Master of Fine Arts in Digital Media Culminating Experience. Paper 19. https://dc.etsu.edu/digitalmedia-culminating-experience/19
