TODAY: Panel Discussion| Who Made This? Navigating the Intersection of AI and Artistic Pedagogy

As artists, designers, and scholars navigating the ever-evolving landscape of art-making in a digital world, it is with great excitement that we host a panel discussion titled, “Who Made This? Navigating the Intersection of AI and Artistic Pedagogy.” Featuring several SAIC faculty currently engaged in conversations and work within and around artificial intelligence (AI), this hybrid panel and group discussion will be an enriching exploration of AI and its usefulness in art higher education.

Who Made This? Navigating the Intersection of AI and Artistic Pedagogy
Friday, December 1, 1:30–3:00 p.m.
SAIC Ballroom, 112 S. Michigan Ave.

Panel Discussion Participants:

Eric Hotchkiss is an assistant professor in the Department of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects. A civically engaged interdisciplinary designer, engineer, and educator with a commitment to community design, his practice is a blend of artistry, collaboration, and transformation.

Kristin McWharter is an assistant professor in the Department of Art and Technology / Sound Practices. She uses multidisciplinary approaches to interrogate the relationship between competition and intimacy.

Daniel R. Quiles, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism. His academic research has focused on Argentinean conceptualism as well as broader questions related to new media and politics in Latin American art.

Douglas Rosman is an assistant professor in the Department of Art and Technology / Sound Practices. As an artist, Rosman treats computational technology both as a tool for creative expression and as the subject matter of his work.

ChatGPT is a sophisticated AI language model created by OpenAI, designed to assist and engage in diverse conversations, offering information, and generating human-like text across a wide range of topics.

The event will start at 1:30 p.m. with the panelists sharing their perspectives and experiences utilizing AI and technology in their professional and teaching practices, as well as AI’s role in and out of the classroom. The panel will be followed by a robust discussion with the audience starting around 2:30 p.m. We look forward to your participation in this event. As always, persons with disabilities requesting accommodations should visit saic.edu/access.