Events
Converting 3D Objects in the Real World to Digital 3D Objects. Tuesday, April 1, 11 AM - 12 PM (registration link). Learn to scan humans and objects. Led by faculty member Jimmy Kuehnle.
Basic Intro to a 3D Engine like Unreal. Tuesday, April 8, 11 AM - 12 PM (registration link). For use in XR and Virtual Production. Led by faculty member Harrison Walsh.
Basic Intro to 3D designing in VR Using Gravity Sketch. Wednesday, April 23, 3 PM (registration link). Held at the IML. Led by faculty member Jason Tilk.
AI & Teaching: Writing & the Liberal Arts. Date/time TBD. This session will be led by faculty fellow and faculty member Whitney Porter.
Recorded Events
Kickoff Event with the AI Committee. Virtual event on Friday, January 31, 12:15-1:45 PM. Members of the AI in Creative Practice Committee shared their experiences with the year-long AAC&U Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum. This was a thoughtful and thought-provoking discussion that included information from a student panel on Gen AI use, reflections on changes in attitudes and ways we are (and are not) utilizing Gen AI, and sharing of the big questions raised by this technology.
Using AI in Teaching. This is an asynchronous version of a workshop on using AI in Teaching. Topics include ethical considerations, using AI to support challenging assignments, crafting prompts to support teaching and learning, and the importance of having course policies on AI.
AI & Ethics. AI use in art and design fields raises particular ethical issues in addition to the more commonly-discussed environmental impacts of related technologies. This session includes an overview of these ethical issues with additional context from the recent student town hall.
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Past Events
Student Town Hall on AI. Friday, February 14. The AI in Creative Practice Committee facilitated a listening session to get student input on AI use.
Gen AI: Studio Faculty Sharing Practices. Wednesday, February 26, 11 AM-12 PM (registration link). In this peer learning session, studio faculty share ways in which they are utilizing Gen AI in their creative and teaching practices. This session was facilitated by faculty members Jason Tilk and Jimmy Kuehnle.
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Head over to SEM to see some Gen AI-generated videos.
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Upcoming Trainings and Events
During the 2024-25 academic year, a committee of faculty has been engaged in the AAC&U Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum. This AI in Creative Practice Committee includes Jimmy Kuehnle (Sculpture + Expanded Media), Scott Ligon (Foundation), Suzie McGinness (Illustration), Jason Tilk (Industrial Design), and Kari Weaver (Liberal Arts/Nord Center). This Spring, our AI in Creative Practice Committee is supporting exploration of the potential of generative AI (Gen AI) in our work as educators and professionals. We ask that all CIA staff and faculty join us in taking deliberate, thoughtful steps to engage with this transformative technology, aligning with our mission to remain at the forefront of creative education while equipping our students with the skills they need for the future.
How can you get involved?
LEARN: Our team will offer several opportunities to engage with webinar content from the AAC&U Institute on AI throughout the semester. Topics will include introductory information on Gen AI, ethics, and application. Curious about more specific topics? You can choose to attend an external workshop or webinar on Gen AI that is specific to your interests and level of understanding.
EXPLORE: Experiment with Generative AI by trying something new. Staff should try something related to their work, and faculty should try both something related to their teaching practice and creative/professional practice. Concerned about the ethical implications and environmental impact of AI use? Consider trying something as a group or watching a video demonstrating an example instead of doing it yourself.
SHARE: Report your efforts for learning and experimentation. This data will help our team learn more about how our community is using, thinking, and curious about Gen AI.
As an added incentive, our committee is offering student gift cards (for (groceries, art supplies, coffee, Case Cash, DOC funds, etc.) based on the amount of faculty and staff engagement with these workshops and AI exploration activities. These will be raffled off at the end of April 2025. The number of gift cards will depend on the percentage of faculty and staff who engage with AI exploration/learning. For example: 50% of faculty and staff participate in learning and exploration = 10 gift cards, 60% = 25, 75% = 50.