Learn about the variety of continually developing tools that are available for AI image generation. As AI tools become more ubiquitous, it can be beneficial for teachers to keep up on the technology to guide students towards it's responsible use. Course descriptionCritically engage with different AI techniques that allow for creative and stylistic control while also incorporating the novel results inherent to generative AI systems. Learn how to use AI image generation tools while also critically examining some of the ethical questions that their use raises. Discuss with other arts educators around the mechanics and policies of these tools and how they impact past and current artists.The workshop includes a combination of lecture, demonstrations, exercises and activities to gain a better understanding of AI image generation and its implications for the field of art. / Graduate credit is available.Open to students ages 18 and above. View complete policies before completing your registration.PrerequisitesPrevious experience with Adobe Creative Cloud helpful, but not required. Students should be comfortable working with layers, making selections, and different image file formats (ie. PSD vs JPG/PNG).Class meeting detailsThis online course is a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions. Students meet together online for synchronous class meetings on Mondays from 7:00-8:30 p.m. CST, using Google Meet for demonstrations, discussions, exercises, critique and opportunities for students to ask questions and share resources. Asynchronous activities may include readings, video demonstrations and tutorials, online discussions, projects, and critiques. Instructor will have office hours throughout the course.Required materialsSuppliesStudents should anticipate purchasing $10-20 of AI web services. Details about supplies will be discussed on the first day of class.HardwareA computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access, a camera, and microphone for class meetings and to capture and upload work.Apple Laptop/Desktop or iPad, with M1 or better processor to generate AI images.Recommended readinghttps://civitai.green/ Class resourcesThis class uses Adobe Creative Cloud and Canvas, MCAD's learning management software. Please see link for more information.Class savingsArt Educator Workshops are not eligible for the early or multiple class registration discounts.This class does not qualify for the $25 tuition waiver or the alumni discounts.Questions?Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-Credit Tuition $350.00 Tuition Type Non-Credit TuitionOne-Credit Tuition Not Yet Open for Registration Registration opens March 3. Date: Mon, Jun 16, 2025 - Mon, Jul 14, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST Day(s) of the week: Monday Ages: Open to ages 18 and over. Term: Summer 2025 Instructor: Kurt Paulsen Location: Online SKU: AEW 6027 20 SU25 Prerequisites: Previous experience with Adobe Creative Cloud helpful, but not required. Students should be comfortable working with layers, making selections, and different image file formats (ie. PSD vs JPG/PNG).