AI and Design Thinking for Creativity. Discover the world of creative AI while building your toolkit for innovative breakthroughs.

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Creativity and AI SpecializationParsons School of Design, The New School

What you will learn

Investigate the theories and techniques behind the latest work in artificial creativity, from Ada Lovelace to Open AI
Conduct design research for the development of innovative products, services, exhibitions, and initiatives
Examine the potentials and limitations of creative AI in understanding human creativity
Apply creativity theories and AI to personal practice, organizational strategies, and economic policies

Skills you will gain

About this Specialization

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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.

Applied Learning Project

Throughout each course in this specialization, you will complete an immersive project by applying design frameworks for creativity to your work and life. This specialization is designed to be more active than the typical online learning experience. For each project, you will leave your computer to conduct field research on a topic of your interest. Through these real-world experiences, you will practice human-centered design that can be applied to professional challenges and opportunities now and in the future.

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Intermediate Level

Approximately 4 months to complete

Suggested pace of 3 hours/week

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Approximately 4 months to complete

Suggested pace of 3 hours/week

English

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Hands-on Project

Every Specialization includes a hands-on project. You'll need to successfully finish the project(s) to complete the Specialization and earn your certificate. If the Specialization includes a separate course for the hands-on project, you'll need to finish each of the other courses before you can start it.

Earn a Certificate

When you finish every course and complete the hands-on project, you'll earn a Certificate that you can share with prospective employers and your professional network.

There are 3 Courses in this Specialization

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Course 1

Artificial Creativity

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Artificial Creativity explores the emerging field of creativity in artificial intelligence (AI) from a design perspective, bringing together insights from computer science and creative disciplines. In this course, you will survey the history and theories behind today's creative AI, analyze the unorthodox approaches that have advanced the field, and experience cutting-edge creative AI tools. At the same time, you will learn design thinking research methods, how to implement them for your creative insights, and how to translate them to professional and business contexts. Throughout the course, you will step away from your computer to conduct design research, applying the techniques and theories you learn each week to a topic of your choice. You will also engage with other learners through discussions while challenging and expanding your understanding of creativity.

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Course 2

Natural Creativity

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Natural Creativity is about understanding and harnessing human creativity. In this course, you will investigate the latest theories of human creativity, its history and evolution, and how AI research is helping us understand it more fully. You will gain a deeper awareness of your creative processes and inspirations through these diverse perspectives. As you advance through the course, you will add to your creative toolkit by exploring different methods for design research and applying them to various business scenarios and frameworks. Then, in the course project, you will practice using the techniques and theories you learned to gain deep insights into how people are creative in your local context.

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Course 3

Creative Artifacts

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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.

Instructor

Jeongki Lim

Parsons Faculty

Parsons School of Design

3,092 Learners

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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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Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
How long does it take to complete the Specialization?
Time to completion will vary based on your schedule and individual pace. Most learners are able to complete the Specialization in 3-6 months.
What background knowledge is necessary?
At least 2 years of experience in a technical field or creative industry is recommended, but not required.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
If you are enrolled in the Specialization, we strongly recommend you follow the sequence of courses suggested to build upon your understanding of topics -- 1) Artificial Creativity, 2) Natural Creativity and lastly, 3) Creative Artifacts.
Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
Participation in this online specialization is not for credit and does not constitute enrollment at the University. The certificate of completion does not confer a University grade, course credit or degree.
What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?
By the end of this specialization, you will be able to 1) Identify the theories and techniques behind the latest work in artificial creativity, from Ada Lovelace to Open A.I.; 2) Conduct Design Research for artistic works, organization strategies, and economic policies; and 3) Apply creative theories and A.I. into personal practice, organizational strategies, and economic policies

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