Cain, A., Bannister, D., MacDonald, L., 2024.

The Centre for Learning Enhancement and Educational Development (LEED) Teaching and Learning Conference - Future Spaces - Introduction to Digital Visuals and Sound (Collaborating with AI)

Future Spaces is an ongoing student-centred project that draws inspiration from recent advancements in generative AI, particularly in the realm of digital art and sound creation but also through collaboration with large language models. Showcased were a curated selection of final short films from our SODA Foundation students, who have adopted various generative artificial intelligence tools in their work and an open discussion about the opportunities and challenges these new technologies present to both educators and students.
The project adopted a transdisciplinary approach, encouraging students to collaborate with AI, and work across various digital visual and audio disciplines, including Film, Photography, Animation, Games Art, Music and Sound, and Future Media Production. This approach aligns with the SODA Foundation's philosophy of fostering interdisciplinary learning and exploring the intersections between different creative fields.
Attendees learnt about the various ways in which generative artificial intelligence can be used as a collaborative student led experience whereby learners have agency with the tools they use, and the issues that arise from utilising controversial new technology within a learning environment.