Artificial intelligence as a tool in generative art applied in artistic education experiences

Abstract

In the current educational landscape, technological innovations arising with artificial intelligence enable educational resources that promote collaborative creativity based on expanded digital culture and generative art models. As an introductory framework we break down the development of different AI-based art models. This article aims to provide a glimpse into the applicability and validity of the use of generative AI models in an experience designed and implemented in the undergraduate degree in art education. The research design uses a quantitative methodology with dichotomous surveys to reflect on how AI is a valid educational resource to implement in the classroom. The technique used was with expository classes and the evaluation method was with a portfolio. The results show an experience carried out in undergraduate studies in early childhood education on the creation of images based on the covers of children's illustrated albums. The objective was to encourage collaborative creation processes, giving value and giving priority not to a final art product but based on the process and co-creation in groups. We concluded that AI is a favorable tool that provides creative skills and enables the creation of educational materials.