ART 4612C/6925C Digital Media Workshop is a revolving topics, studio workshop. This semester we will explore ARTificial Intelligence. We will learn about the history and theory of AI in computing from a scientific, mythological, and material viewpoint. We will investigate it from a “pharmakological” position that is deeply critical, yet simultaneously analytical with regard to its potential. Not only will we gain a literate understanding of AI, but we will learn “heuretically”: we will learn through the act of making. Students will materially engage AI as a medium for the production of art works. Experience with digital image practices, computer modeling and programming are recommended, but not required.

The class is a hands-on, art studio, experimental workshop. It is project-based and students will propose work that explores their own practice using artificial intelligence as a medium or source of inspiration. Sample project ideas include but are not limited to: simulations, networked experiences, generative audio, generative imagery (still and motion), info-viz, general research, etc.

As a Senior-level and Graduate-level course, you develop your own project ideas (with our help). Your primary task is to challenge your own abilities and push the boundaries of your current knowledge.