Understanding Creative Literacy in an Age of AI
Prioritizing the augmentation and protection of human expression, perspective, and creativity.
What does it meant to have "literacy" in creativity?
Generative AI does not replace the need for creatives to eloquently express themselves
The need to use the right vocabulary to describe creative intention remains crucial, especially in regards to prompting LLMs.
Creatives need to understand the limits of AI as generative tool
Hallucinations, biases, and ____ just scratch the surface of the limits of Generative AI. Creatives should be aware of how to identify and navigate these situations.
Modern technologies are not neutral creative mediums that come without costs
Creatives should have transparency over how their artwork and data are used and understand alternative, open-source options
There is room for creative innovation within constraint and regulation
Slowing down to study the impact of technologies on users does not halt progress.
Creativity evolves through community and collaboration
Inspiration is born out of experiences and literacy is a product of engagement with existing works.
Educational framework for AI Literacy
Our curriculum was developed according to the vision that students should be able to come away from the lessons having had curated experiences with AI in creative projects as well as being conversant in AI.
Students should be able to learn from the material either independently or with instructional guidance at the discretion of each instructional team.
01
Defining AI
Students learn the basics of how AI works: where it gets its data, and how it turns that data into an output. Through hands-on analogies and comparisons, they build an intuitive sense of what AI can and can’t actually do.
02
AI In The Creative Process
Students use AI text, image, and research tools as part of their own creative work. They learn the vocabulary behind these tools and experience the moments where AI strengthens their process, and where it falls short.
03
AI Perspectives
Students reflect critically on their experience using AI, examining where they feel comfortable relying on it and where they don’t. They consider what AI changes about creative ownership, collaboration, and trust, and develop opinions on where human judgment is still especially important.