Generative AI is an artificial intelligence model built on machine-learning to generate new content.
- Text-based: ChatGPT, Gemini (Google)
- Image generation: Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly
How generative AI differs from traditional AI:
Generative AI: Trained on large data sets, recognizing patterns to create entirely new outputs – primarily unsupervised learning
Traditional AI: Explicit programming, trained on rules that must be manually updated – supervised learning, labeled data
Key things to remember about AI:
- Value of outputs depends on the detail and specificity of inputs
- Utilizing AI requires your own creativity and analysis of outputs
Leveraging different generative AI models:
Text-based:
- Planning and idea generation
- Summarizations, outlines, and explanations
- Copywriting/content creation
Image generation:
- Artwork and graphics for flyers, websites, and other creative projects
- Prototypes
- Templates (Express)
- Add texture to text (Express)
Benefits of using AI:
- Stepping stone – brainstorming tool
- Promotes further research to develop a more nuanced understanding of the topic
- Encourages critical thinking and problem solving – adding additional inputs and fine-tuning content
Platform Demos
IDEATION CHALLENGE
Reimagine or create your own book/album/magazine cover or TV series/movie poster and bring it to life using AI tools!
Ways to incorporate text-based AI:
- Generate ideas for what you can include in your design
- Short description of your media choice
- Alternative title ideas
- Taglines, quotes, and any other text elements
Ways to incorporate generative AI:
- Apply ideas from text-based AI into designing visual elements
- Use photos as style reference (Firefly)
- Make titles with fun lettering (Express)
- Create a custom template (Express)
- Add or remove elements of an image (Express)
The Future with Generative AI
- Uses for AI extend much further than basic essay writing
- Biggest fear: Eventually eliminate creative roles
- Thoughts?
Additional Resources
Adobe EdEx
Adobe's Education Exchange is an awesome resource for exploring what other educators are doing with Adobe tools in the classroom. There are also in-depth tutorials for different Adobe tools; as a student with access to the Adobe Creative Suite, this resource is free to use.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is another great way to learn how to use digital tools. There are tons of courses and tutorials on all kinds of different platforms and skills, and faculty, staff, and students have free access to this resource.
Adobe Creative Skills Series
The Adobe Creative Skills Series is perfect for learning a wide range of unique skills through courses at your own pace, featuring bite-sized modules and an activity to culminate your learning. You can even earn badges and certificates to put on your resume and LinkedIn!
Thank you!
Credits:
Images generated with AI