Co-creating with AI in Art Education: On the Precipice of the Next Terrain

Abstract

In exploring the collaborative engagement of AI in envisioning the future through Art Education, a critical focus emerges on the role of preservice teacher education. This inquiry underscores the necessity of equipping educators with the essential skills and resources to integrate AI-driven content creation, thereby nurturing students' futuristic imagination. To empower educators in this endeavor, it is imperative to provide structured curriculum frameworks and technical proficiency in utilizing AI software tools. By adeptly training preservice teachers in leveraging AI resources, it is necessary to catalyze a new wave of aesthetic innovation transcending the digital era. The competency of educators in integrating AI will significantly shape the capacity of the next generation to innovate and co-create with this technology. Hence, there is a pressing need to invest in preservice training and foster a culture of AI experimentation within educational environments. There exist issues of bias, accuracy, ethics, and safety when utilizing AI, and these also need to be addressed in the classroom space. This paper aims to delve into instructional models for seamlessly integrating AI into preservice training. It will deliberate on strategies for incorporating AI tools to redefine the trajectory of art and design education. Through thoughtful exploration and implementation, teachers can harness the transformative potential of AI to inspire creativity and drive innovation in the realm of Art Education.