Advanced AI for Visual Artists & Designers
- Description
- Curriculum
Course Overview
Welcome to “Advanced AI for Visual Artists & Designers”! This course is a deep dive for visual creators who are ready to move beyond basic AI tools and master the art of creative collaboration with intelligent systems. You will learn advanced techniques for style-tuning custom models, integrating AI into professional software like Adobe Photoshop and Blender, and developing a unique artistic voice that harmonizes human skill with AI capabilities. We will also navigate the complex ethical and professional landscape of AI art, covering topics like copyright, client communication, and building a sustainable practice.
Target Audience
This advanced course is designed for professional graphic designers, illustrators, concept artists, 3D modelers, and other visual artists who have a foundational understanding of AI image generation and wish to incorporate it into their professional workflow at a high level.
Aim and Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Master advanced prompting techniques to gain precise control over AI image generation.
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Integrate AI tools seamlessly into professional design software like Adobe Photoshop and Blender.
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Train or fine-tune AI models to develop a unique and consistent artistic style.
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Navigate the ethical and copyright challenges associated with AI-generated commercial art.
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Develop a workflow for client projects that ethically and transparently incorporates AI.
Course Breakdown
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Module |
Objective |
Description |
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Module 1: Mastering the Prompt |
Gain precise control over AI outputs through advanced prompting and parameter control. |
– Beyond the Basics: Negative Prompts, Image Weighting, and Seed Control – Style Mimicry vs. Style Distillation – Controlling Composition, Lighting, and Detail – Hands-On Prompting Workshop |
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Module 2: AI in Your Professional Toolkit |
Integrate AI tools seamlessly with industry-standard design software. |
– AI Plugins for Adobe Photoshop – From 2D Concept to 3D Asset: AI in Blender and 3D Modeling – Building a Hybrid Workflow: Combining AI Generation with Manual Refinement |
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Module 3: Developing Your AI-Assisted Style |
Train and fine-tune AI models to create a unique, recognizable artistic voice. |
– What is Model Training? (LoRA, Dreambooth) – Curating a Dataset to Define Your Style – Practical Steps for Training a Custom Model – Case Study: An Artist’s AI-Driven Style |
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Module 4: The Ethics of Commercial AI Art |
Navigate the complex ethical landscape of using AI in professional creative projects. |
– Copyright, Ownership, and Fair Use in AI Art – Client Communication: Transparency and Setting Expectations – Avoiding Bias and Harmful Stereotypes in AI Generations – The Future of Creative Licensing |
