Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING:

• Recognize styles and colors used by famous artists.
• Understand how AI tools can assist in creating images and music.
• Understand how music influences the perception of visual art.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Create digital artwork based on specific artistic styles.
• Use AI prompts to generate media and compare it with manual creations.
• Present work digitally using tools like Padlet or Canva.

ATTITUDES & VALUES:

• Develop curiosity about the intersection of art and technology.
• Appreciate diverse forms of expression.
• Collaborate effectively in teams to curate an exhibition.

European Dimension / Erasmus+ Connection

• Digital Creativity: merging artistic heritage with modern AI tools.
• Cultural Heritage: Exploring famous European artists (e.g., Van Gogh, Kandinsky).
• Inclusion: Allowing students of all artistic abilities to express themselves through technology.

1. Resources and Tools

Digital Tools:

• Visual Art: Canva, Paint, Artguru, Leonardo AI.
• Music: Suno AI, Google MusicLM (or similar).
• Presentation: Padlet (for the virtual gallery).

Materials:

• Projector, Tablets/Laptops.
• Assessment rubrics (included in attachments).

2. Working Methods

• Research & Analysis: Studying art history and styles.
• Hands-on Creation: Drawing digitally and prompting AI.
• Comparative Reflection: Discussing "Human vs. Machine" creativity.
• Project-Based Learning: Curating a final exhibition.

Activity Overview (4-Week Plan)

3. Introduction and Motivation (Week 1)

Discovering Art History

Goal: Understand artistic styles.

• Activity: Teacher presents famous paintings (Van Gogh, Kandinsky, Miró).
• Discussion: "How do these colors make you feel?" "What shapes do you see?"
• AI Intro: Watch a video on how AI generates images. Discuss: "Can a robot be an artist?"

4. Research and Learning (Week 2)

Human vs. Machine Art

Step 1: Human Creation. Students use digital tools (Paint/Canva) to create a drawing inspired by a famous artist.

Step 2: AI Creation. Students write a text prompt describing their drawing to an AI tool (e.g., Artguru).

Step 3: Comparison. Students compare their work with the AI result. Use a Venn Diagram to spot similarities and differences.

5. Creative Application (Week 3)

Adding the Soundtrack

Goal: Explore multi-sensory art.

• Prompting Music: Students use AI music generators (like Suno) to create a 30-second clip that matches the "mood" of their painting.
• Selection: Teams vote on the best track for their artwork.

6. Reflection and Evaluation (Week 4)

The Virtual Exhibition

Setup: Students upload their Human Art, AI Art, and Music to a shared Padlet board.

Gallery Walk: The class views the digital gallery. Each group presents their "Artist Statement."

Evaluation:

• Self-Assessment: What did I learn about AI?
• Rubric: Teacher evaluates creativity, collaboration, and digital skills.