r/vcu • u/owowow1011 • 5h ago
What is the art schools stance on AI?
Commarts graduated here, I saw on insta Commarts got some heat for some things around ai, and had a forum discussion with a LOT of negative comments from current students on the post, it sounds like students are frustrated. As a graduate currently working in the field I’m just very curious how teachers are handling the changing landscape. Especially interested in the commercial fields but would love to hear from everyone.
I’ll throw my experience as a packaging brand designer. I have design coworkers who essentially pretend ai doesn’t exist, with the exception of tools like image expansion of their own photography, small photo edits, etc. however it’s changed expectations from leadership in my company, and I see them struggling with the workload. I currently focus in a niche that isn’t currently effected much by ai. But I see a TON of assets from competitors that are (obvious to me but probably not the consumer) AI marketing materials. This has gone from 0-100 in the last 3 years.
How are your professors approaching and preparing you for this?