"Artificial Intelligence in the Art Industry" is a curriculum that I developed in 2023 as part of the Florida State University art education program.
Curriculum Overview:
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a blossoming technology that will evidently impact modern artists’ practice throughout its development. Learning the implications, legal functionality, and utilization of AI image generators provides fine arts students with the skills to be successful and cognitively aware of legitimate practice as they enter the art industry.
While there are no specific national or state art education standards for AI as of 2023, it is significant to educate students about this tool while in the early stages. The approach to this curriculum followed the National Core Art Standards Anchor Standards, located at:
https://nationalartsstandards.org/content/national-core-arts-standards-anchor-standards#creating
https://nationalartsstandards.org/content/national-core-arts-standards-anchor-standards#creating
This curriculum approaches AI as an instrument that can be positively implemented into students’ art creation. While AI image generation can be beneficial, this curriculum will also enlighten students on the misuse of AI image generation and how to work responsibly with the software.
Artificial Intelligence in the Art Industry will take approximately three weeks to complete, including a one-week period to work on final drafts.
Lesson One will introduce students to the history of artificial intelligence as an image generator.
Lesson Two will walk students through how to properly use AI image software as an artistic tool.
Lesson Three will instruct students to combine their AI history knowledge and technical skill to create a final work inspired by a generated AI image.
By the end of this curriculum, students should be able to identify AI’s significance in the art industry and visually demonstrate successful use of AI image generators as an artistic tool.