This course is part of the Creativity and AI Specialization

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Jeongki Lim

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Creativity and AI SpecializationParsons School of Design, The New School

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Creative Artifacts explores how different tools and structures can be used to increase creativity through a multidisciplinary lens. You will see how renowned artists use machine learning to expand their creative capacities, and you will gain experience collaborating with creative AI tools yourself. On a macro scale, you will examine the business strategies and economic policies that make organizations and regions more creative. As you progress, you will reflect on how these tools and structures can enhance your creativity and how they might impact the larger society. Throughout the course, you will manage your own design research project and gain new insights that can translate into actionable, innovative business initiatives.

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Creativity and AI Specialization

Intermediate Level

At least 2 years of experience in a Technical Field or Creative Industry

Approx. 21 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Apply tools and structures that increase individual creativity.
Develop and implement a design research project for innovation development in the topic of your choice.
Communicate strategies and management practices that can make your organization more creative.

Skills you will gain

Organizational Transformation
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Design Thinking
Applied Creativity
Computational Creativity

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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100% online

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Course 3 of 3 in the

Creativity and AI Specialization

Intermediate Level

At least 2 years of experience in a Technical Field or Creative Industry

Approx. 21 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

Jeongki Lim

Parsons Faculty

Parsons School of Design

3,211 Learners

3 Courses

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Parsons School of Design, The New School

For more than a century, Parsons School of Design has been inspired by the transformative potential of design. Today, the school’s groundbreaking academic programs carry forward that mission, making Parsons the number one design school in the U.S. and among the top three globally. At the heart of a comprehensive university — The New School — Parsons draws on a range of academic fields to deliver a uniquely interdisciplinary education enriched by the resources of its home in New York City and branch campus in Paris. Here, the next generation of creative leaders engage in real-world learning and develop as critical thinkers and makers grappling with the pressing issues of our time.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Creative by Design

4 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 15 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz

9 videos

Welcome to Creative Artifacts2mWelcome to the Class1mBringing Spaces to Life with AI Introduction1mBringing Spaces to Life with AI1mPersonal Reflection: Bringing Spaces to Life with AI1mApplying Creativity Frameworks to Your Own Design Research Introduction1mApplying Creativity Frameworks to Your Own Design Research3mPersonal Reflection: Applying Creativity Frameworks to Your Own Design Research1mCreative by Design Conclusion36s

6 readings

Key Terminologies & Concepts30mGo Even Further with Parsons10mVideo Activity: Bringing Spaces to Life with AI10mVideo Activity: Applying Creativity Frameworks to Your Own Design Research10mBusiness Application: Staging Multi-Level Initiatives with Design Research30mOptional Reading: Design Research Through Practice: From the Lab, Field, and Showroom30m

1 practice exercise

Creative by Design Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Exploring Personal Creativity with AI

4 hours to complete

13 videos (Total 18 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz

13 videos

Cultivating a Creative State Introduction1mCultivating a Creative State4mPersonal Reflection: Cultivating a Creative State34sCreative Collaboration Between Human and Machines Introduction1mCreative Collaboration Between Human and Machines1mPersonal Reflection: Creative Collaboration Between Human and Machines34sCreative Collaboration with Google Chrome Experiments Introduction1mCreative Collaboration with Google Chrome Experiments43sPersonal Reflection: Creative Collaboration with Google Chrome Experiments46sDesign Research Iteration I: Exploration Introduction1mDesign Research Iteration I: Exploration2mPersonal Reflection: Design Research Iteration I: Exploration34sExploring Personal Creativity with AI Conclusion42s

6 readings

Optional Reading: Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention30mVideo Activity: Creative Collaboration Between Human and Machines10mVideo Activity: Creative Collaboration with Google Chrome Experiments10mVideo Activity: Design Research Iteration I: Exploration10mBusiness Application: Strategic Value Through Exploration30mOptional Reading: Universal Methods of Design30m

1 practice exercise

Exploring Personal Creativity with AI Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Creative Organizations

4 hours to complete

13 videos (Total 17 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz

13 videos

What Does It Mean to Go From Creative to Innovative? Introduction1mWhat Does It Mean to Go From Creative to Innovative?2mPersonal Reflection: What Does It Mean to Go From Creative to Innovative?36sMcKinsey & Company's Eight Essential Attributes of Innovation Introduction2mMcKinsey & Company's Eight Essential Attributes of Innovation1mPersonal Reflection: McKinsey & Company's Eight Essential Attributes of Innovation46sDoblin's Ten Types of Innovation Introduction1mDoblin's Ten Types of Innovation1mPersonal Reflection: Doblin's Ten Types of Innovation44sDesign Research Iteration II: Deep Insights Introduction1mDesign Research Iteration II: Deep Insights1mPersonal Reflection: Design Research Iteration II: Deep Insights40sCreative Organizations Conclusion42s

6 readings

Required Reading: Disruptive Innovation and Incremental Innovation 30mOptional Reading: Artificial Intelligence: A Very Short Introduction10mRequired Reading: McKinsey & Company’s Eight Essential Attributes of Innovation30mRequired Reading: Doblin's Ten Types of Innovation30mBusiness Application: Identifying Opportunities with Deep Insights 30mVideo Activity: Design Research Iteration II: Deep Insights10m

1 practice exercise

Creative Organizations Quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Creative Economies

4 hours to complete

13 videos (Total 19 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz

13 videos

The Impact of Creativity on Economic Systems Introduction1mThe Impact of Creativity on Economic Systems2mPersonal Reflection: The Impact of Creativity on Economic Systems47sHow Theories of Creativity Can Be Applied to Regional Economies Introduction1mHow Theories of Creativity Can Be Applied to Regional Economies2mPersonal Reflection: How Theories of Creativity Can Be Applied to Regional Economies32sUnintended Consequences of the Creative Class Introduction1mUnintended Consequences of the Creative Class1mPersonal Reflection: Unintended Consequences of the Creative Class44sDesign Research Iteration III: Creative Intervention Introduction1mDesign Research Iteration III: Creative Intervention1mPersonal Reflection: Design Research Iteration III: Creative Intervention36sCreative Economies Conclusion38s

6 readings

Required Reading: UNCTAD Creative Economy Programme10mOptional Reading: The Rise of the Creative Class30mOptional Reading: Scale: The Universal Laws of Growth, Innovation, Sustainability, and the Pace of Life in Organisms, Cities, Economies, and Companies30mVideo Activity: Unintended Consequences of the Creative Class10mBusiness Application: Transforming Workplace and Market Dynamics with Creative Intervention 30mVideo Activity: Design Research Iteration III: Creative Intervention10m

1 practice exercise

Creative Economies Quiz30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM CREATIVE ARTIFACTS

by RDNov 25, 2021

Thank you for another great course in this series, I really enjoyed it!

by TGAug 11, 2021

Great course on how AI creativity tools and approaches can be used in business context.

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About the Creativity and AI Specialization

The Creativity and AI Specialization explores what it means to be creative in the 21st century. Through a hands-on approach, you will discover the creative potential of AI and learn design methods to expand your creative capacity. These courses are designed for those with technical backgrounds who want to look at their fields from a new perspective and those in creative professions who want to better understand AI and its implications in their industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
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The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
What background knowledge is necessary?
At least 2 years of experience in a technical field or creative industry is recommended, but not required.
Is this course truly 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
This course is completely online. There is no need to attend any class in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
What does this course cover?
In this course, you'll look at renowned artists who use the latest machine learning techniques in a compelling way to expand their creative capacities. You’ll also examine different business strategies and economic policies that aim to make organizations and cities more creative as well as have an opportunity to reflectively write about a creative project that inspires you.
Where can I find the suggested supplementary reading?
Please consult the course guide for the list of supplementary reading. The purpose of the supplemental readings is to learn more about the topic(s) covered in this course. Please note these materials are strictly optional for those who want to invest in the purchase, and they are not required to complete the course.

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