VAMM140 AI Image Generation for Digital Arts (Experimental)
Department of Arts and Communication: Multimedia and Web Design
- I. Course Number and Title
- VAMM140 AI Image Generation for Digital Arts (Experimental)
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4050
- IV. Prerequisites
- VAMM 100 or VAPH 110
- Corequisites
- VAMM 100 or VAPH 110
- V. Other Pertinent Information
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This is an experimental offering.
Students should be aware that additional hours beyond those provided during class are both expected and required for the completion of assignments.
While there is no textbook, students will need to purchase access to an AI image generator for the duration of the course.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course introduces students to the evolving field of AI image generation. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, projects, and critiques, students will develop practical skills in AI image generation while fostering their artistic vision. Special attention will be paid to the ethical and copyright concerns associated with Artificial Intelligence. Students use AI tools in industry-standard software as well as stand-alone image generators to create multimedia projects.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will
- apply the basic functions of AI Image generators;
- create prompts to generate and enhance AI images; and
- develop AI-generated content in their own personal and creative projects.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- AI prompt creation
- Image style and color matching
- Copyright concerns
- Using AI elements in large multimedia projects
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Course learning goals will be assessed through a final capstone project created for the course. Projects will be assessed through individual and class critiques evaluating the technical and aesthetic qualities of the work. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Computer workstation with internet connection, Adobe Creative Suite, and AI image generators.
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New: 3/19/2024