AI in Arts Education

This page aims to keep CSM staff aware of the latest advancements of AI in creative education, and to quickly access relevant resources.

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) ?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) defines intelligence demonstrated by machines and technology, in contrast to intelligence demonstrated by human behaviour. While Kaplan and Haenlein define AI as “a system’s ability to correctly interpret external data, to learn from such data, and to use those learnings to achieve specific goals and tasks through flexible adaptation” (Kaplan and Haenlein 2019), Poole and Mackworth (2010) have define AI more widely as “the field that studies the synthesis and analysis of computational agents that act intelligently.”

Artificial intelligence is at the forefront of a changing landscape in tertiary education. From personalised learning pathways to automated administrative tasks, AI promises to redefine teaching and learning for learners and practitioners alike. But harnessing the full potential of AI isn’t without its challenges – both ethical and technological – which need careful navigation.

Links to resources

AI @ UAL

The buttons below provide access to UAL’s AI guides and resources (ai hub) and community of practice (ai cop)

JISC

Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)

  • AI at UAL: Students Panel Discussion
    Friday, 11th July 2025, 13:00-14:00 BST This online session can be booked by UAL staff and students via Eventbrite: Hear UAL students share their experiences using AI tools for learning and creativity, and discuss the challenges they face. More details about this event will be added in due course.
  • Diversity in AI – Panel discussion 
    Friday, 30th May 2025, 11:00-12:00 BST This online session can be booked by UAL staff and students via Eventbrite: Join UAL colleagues for this panel discussion on Diversity in AI, where we’ll examine pressing questions around bias, ethics, and legislation while exploring how greater representation and inclusion could help build more equitable AI systems.  Panellists… Read more: Diversity in AI – Panel discussion 
  • AI conversation with students: Starter workshop
    On-demand conversational workshop Have you started talking about the use of AI with students on your course? We are offering this one hour workshop to help staff open up a meaningful dialogue about AI in Arts Education with students. We’ll provide a simple framework to start the conversation, share some relatable examples, with the aim… Read more: AI conversation with students: Starter workshop