AI Basics and Tools for Creativity

AI Basics and Tools for Creativity

This course is part of AI for Creative Work Specialization

Instructors: Charles Garrett

What you'll learn

Understand the relationship between creative work and AI technology
Determine the correct tools for your creative work

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2 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

Learn how to use artificial intelligence tools in your creative work. “AI Basics and Tools for Creativity” explores AI’s application to music and design along with a more general overview of the contemporary landscape of generative AI technologies. Analyze your work habits, enjoy hands-on experiences using different AI tools, view expert lectures, and engage in reflective writing that helps frame your engagement with AI tools. You will also learn how to identify AI-generated media, explore the limits of AI tools, and reflect on your preconceptions of AI. In addition to hearing from the primary instructors, learners will also hear from expert practitioners Adam Kunz and Aly Amedei, who use AI in their design practices. With this course, you will establish a strong foundation for how to apply AI in your creative work.

In the first module, you will get an overview of the course, access the course syllabus, and introduce yourself to your fellow learners.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 discussion prompt

In the second module, you will learn about AI in creative contexts generally and begin to dive into how creatives are using AI in their work.

What's included

3 videos2 readings1 discussion prompt1 plugin

In the third module, we will begin to explore different GenAI tools, reflect on their strengths and limitations, and share with your peers how you have been using GenAI in your own work.