How is AI transforming visual artwork creation?
Overview
Art has long been a uniquely human form of expression, but what happens when machines begin to create? From surreal portraits to abstract landscapes, AI is generating visual art that is changing our ideas about creativity. In this lesson, students will explore how AI is transforming art generation, examining its processes and how it’s reshaping the future of expression. Students will also examine how generative models, like Firefly, work and assess their global implications.
- AI & Arts
- 60 minutes
Digital Materials
Objectives
After this experience, students will be able to
- Compare human artistic processes and those of AI.
- Create their own AI-generated visual artwork.
- Discuss the cultural and ethical implications of AI-generated art and how this may shape the future of art.
Questions explored
- How can I create visual artwork using AI?
- What are the benefits and challenges of AI-generated art?
- How can innovations such as AI change the future of global creativity?
Key Terms
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- The ability of computers to imitate human-like thinking, learning, and problem-solving.