Lesson 3: Final Project - Develop Your Personal AI Playbook
Objective
Students will synthesize their learning from the course into a personalized "AI Playbook" that serves as a practical guide for integrating AI into their creative work and career.
Key Ideas
What is an "AI Playbook"?
A living document that outlines your personal philosophy, strategies, and go-to tools for leveraging AI in your creative process.
It's not a static report, but a dynamic resource that you will continually update as AI evolves and your skills grow.
Components of Your AI Playbook
1. AI Philosophy Statement: (1-2 paragraphs) Your personal stance on AI in creativity. How do you view its role? What are your core principles for using it responsibly?
2. Go-To AI Tools & Use Cases: (List) For each tool, briefly describe its primary function and 2-3 specific ways you plan to use it in your creative work.
3. Prompt Engineering Best Practices: (List) Your personal tips and tricks for effective prompting. (e.g., "Always specify style," "Use negative prompts," "Iterate frequently").
4. Workflow Automation Ideas: (List) 2-3 specific tasks or workflows you plan to automate using AI (e.g., "Summarize research papers," "Generate social media captions from blog posts").
5. Ethical AI Checklist: (List) Key ethical considerations you will apply to your AI-assisted work (e.g., "Check for bias," "Consider copyright implications," "Be transparent about AI use").
6. Skills Development Roadmap: (List) 2-3 skills you plan to develop further in the next 6-12 months related to AI (e.g., "Learn advanced Python for AI scripting," "Deep dive into a specific AI model").
7. Resources for Staying Current: (List) Your preferred sources for learning about new AI developments (e.g., specific newsletters, podcasts, research labs, communities).
In-Lesson Activities
Playbook Outline Workshop: Provide students with a template for the AI Playbook. Spend time in class outlining each section, encouraging them to fill in initial thoughts and ideas based on the course content.
Peer Review & Feedback: Have students share a draft of their AI Philosophy Statement or their Go-To Tools section with a partner for feedback and discussion.
Talking Points
"This playbook is your personalized compass for navigating the AI revolution in creativity."
"The act of creating this playbook is as valuable as the playbook itself. It forces you to synthesize your learning."
"Your AI Playbook is a testament to your commitment to being a future-ready creative leader."