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Specialization - 3 course series
Released in June 2021, 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.
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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Time to completion will vary based on your schedule and individual pace. Most learners are able to complete the Specialization in 3-6 months.
At least 2 years of experience in a technical field or creative industry is recommended, but not required.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
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.
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. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.