Weekly Modules

Week 1: Humans & Machines

August 18

Intro to course, themes and projects. The evolving relationship between humans and machines, foundational concepts of artificial intelligence and its implications on creativity, cognition, and culture. Begin reflective journaling.

Week 2: Language & Intelligence

August 25

Prompt crafting and structure of large language models. Analyze LLM output, bias, and use cases. Begin ideating text-based generative projects. Journaling + Chat. HTML Journal.

Week 3: Machine Simulations

September 8

Explore machine learning models that simulate perception and behavior. Critically examine authorship through creative outputs. Plato's Cave. Deep-fakes.

Week 4: Posthuman Identities

September 15

Posthumanism and AI's impact on identity and narrative. Collaborative story-building and voice exploration with generative tools. Generative World-Building. Form groups for project.

Week 5: Generative Writing

September 22

Experiment with AI-generated writing across genres. Evaluate voice, tone, audience, and co-authorship dynamics. Generate world stories and literary arts.

Week 6: Generative Imaging

September 29

Intro to AI image tools. Explore aesthetics, originality, and ethical concerns in machine-generated visuals. Generate world picture making and arts.

Week 7: Generative Cinema

October 6

Case studies and prototyping with AI video tools. Plan AI-assisted short video narratives or visual poems. Generate videos for worlds.

Week 8: Workshop: Group World-Building Projects

October 13

Combine tools to create alternate realities and speculative futures. Focus on transmedia storytelling and hybrid formats. Build project website.

Week 9: Generative Coding

October 20

Generate creative code with AI tools. Learn basics of scripting, automation, and visual output with guidance. Make a P5js series. Build final exhibition wireframes.

Week 10: Generative Sound

October 27

Design sonic environments with AI audio tools. Experiment with generated voices, music, or soundscapes. Add sound loops + JS to code art series.

Week 11: AI Arts & Aesthetics

November 3

Explore evolving aesthetics of generative media. Review trends, artistic critiques, and platform styles.

Week 12: Workshop: Group Exhibition

November 10

Curate a cohesive portfolio of AI work. Write artist statements, annotate processes, and reflect on authorship.

Week 13: Workshop: Group Exhibition

November 17

Share works-in-progress for feedback. Troubleshoot ideas and refine artistic, technical, and conceptual clarity.

Week 14: Group Presentations

December 1

Project showcase. Present, reflect, and celebrate outcomes with critical discussion of process and impact.