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I'm preparing a workshop for next week where high school students will work in groups to create scenic design concepts. I'd love for them to use AI to render their designs, but I'm having trouble finding free and user-friendly resources that they can access easily on their phones or portable devices (no computers available).

Does anyone know of any AI platforms suitable for image rendering in this context? I'd really appreciate any recommendations!

Thank you so much for your help!

ISO AI Programs

I'm preparing a workshop for next week where high school students will work in groups to create scenic design concepts. I'd love for them to use AI to render their designs, but I'm having trouble finding free and user-friendly resources that they can access easily on their phones or portable devices (no computers available).

Does anyone know of any AI platforms suitable for image rendering in this context? I'd really appreciate any recommendations!

Thank you so much for your help!

ISO AI Programs

I'm preparing a workshop for next week where high school students will work in groups to create scenic design concepts. I'd love for them to use AI to render their designs, but I'm having trouble finding free and user-friendly resources that they can access easily on their phones or portable devices (no computers available).

Does anyone know of any AI platforms suitable for image rendering in this context? I'd really appreciate any recommendations!

Thank you so much for your help!

Please don't. Using generative AI to render 'concepts' is training your students to plagiarize the work of other designers.  Period. Full stop. A workshop on scenic design might be the last place that should encourage the use of AI tools.

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Kirk Longhofer
Theatrical Sound Design, Audio Production, Editing and Engineering
Systems Design and Consultation
www.technopraxis.org
kirk@technoprasix.org

Original Message:
Sent: 09-27-2024 15:28
From: Russell Saxton
Subject: AI Programs to Render Design Concepts

ISO AI Programs

I'm preparing a workshop for next week where high school students will work in groups to create scenic design concepts. I'd love for them to use AI to render their designs, but I'm having trouble finding free and user-friendly resources that they can access easily on their phones or portable devices (no computers available).

Does anyone know of any AI platforms suitable for image rendering in this context? I'd really appreciate any recommendations!

Thank you so much for your help!

Thank you, Kirk. I didn't want to get into this, but this is also encouraging students to rely on shortcuts.

At this point, AI is probably fine to use in creating art (pieces that stand on their own and don't solve problems)  but design is a collaborative process that involves communication among the parties involved.

And yes, considering how AI is trained, there's always the danger of pkagiarism.

Please don't. Using generative AI to render 'concepts' is training your students to plagiarize the work of other designers.  Period. Full stop. A workshop on scenic design might be the last place that should encourage the use of AI tools.

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Kirk Longhofer
Theatrical Sound Design, Audio Production, Editing and Engineering
Systems Design and Consultation
www.technopraxis.org
kirk@technoprasix.org

Original Message:
Sent: 09-27-2024 15:28
From: Russell Saxton
Subject: AI Programs to Render Design Concepts

ISO AI Programs

I'm preparing a workshop for next week where high school students will work in groups to create scenic design concepts. I'd love for them to use AI to render their designs, but I'm having trouble finding free and user-friendly resources that they can access easily on their phones or portable devices (no computers available).

Does anyone know of any AI platforms suitable for image rendering in this context? I'd really appreciate any recommendations!

Thank you so much for your help!

Thank you, Kirk. I didn't want to get into this, but this is also encouraging students to rely on shortcuts.

At this point, AI is probably fine to use in creating art (pieces that stand on their own and don't solve problems)  but design is a collaborative process that involves communication among the parties involved.

And yes, considering how AI is trained, there's always the danger of pkagiarism.

Please don't. Using generative AI to render 'concepts' is training your students to plagiarize the work of other designers.  Period. Full stop. A workshop on scenic design might be the last place that should encourage the use of AI tools.

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Kirk Longhofer
Theatrical Sound Design, Audio Production, Editing and Engineering
Systems Design and Consultation
www.technopraxis.org
kirk@technoprasix.org

Original Message:
Sent: 09-27-2024 15:28
From: Russell Saxton
Subject: AI Programs to Render Design Concepts

ISO AI Programs

I'm preparing a workshop for next week where high school students will work in groups to create scenic design concepts. I'd love for them to use AI to render their designs, but I'm having trouble finding free and user-friendly resources that they can access easily on their phones or portable devices (no computers available).

Does anyone know of any AI platforms suitable for image rendering in this context? I'd really appreciate any recommendations!

Thank you so much for your help!

I use AI off and on-- mainly the large language model-- to help me revise sentences or to come up with ideas for topics.  Currently, I think the tool is pretty useful for that sort of work as sometimes I just need a little push to help me figure out something, and even at that, I often will rework what is given to me in my own words.  Some of the models will give you the source material used as well, which is pretty great. 

Ultimately, for your workshop, I would suggest creating simple paper models as that is pretty rewarding and you can get a good feel for a model's direction in about an hour or so.  Creating a paper model also will give students ownership over their ideas and allow them the opportunity to wrestle with some of the problems inherent in design.  Using blocks in a box is a pretty good idea as well.  Richard Rose, I believe, used to use video tape boxes to help him figure out shapes and scale.  I have tried that with DVD cases and that's also pretty useful.

Best of luck with your lesson

Thank you, Kirk. I didn't want to get into this, but this is also encouraging students to rely on shortcuts.

At this point, AI is probably fine to use in creating art (pieces that stand on their own and don't solve problems)  but design is a collaborative process that involves communication among the parties involved.

And yes, considering how AI is trained, there's always the danger of pkagiarism.

Please don't. Using generative AI to render 'concepts' is training your students to plagiarize the work of other designers.  Period. Full stop. A workshop on scenic design might be the last place that should encourage the use of AI tools.

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Kirk Longhofer
Theatrical Sound Design, Audio Production, Editing and Engineering
Systems Design and Consultation
www.technopraxis.org
kirk@technoprasix.org

Original Message:
Sent: 09-27-2024 15:28
From: Russell Saxton
Subject: AI Programs to Render Design Concepts

ISO AI Programs

I'm preparing a workshop for next week where high school students will work in groups to create scenic design concepts. I'd love for them to use AI to render their designs, but I'm having trouble finding free and user-friendly resources that they can access easily on their phones or portable devices (no computers available).

Does anyone know of any AI platforms suitable for image rendering in this context? I'd really appreciate any recommendations!

Thank you so much for your help!

Please don't. Using generative AI to render 'concepts' is training your students to plagiarize the work of other designers.  Period. Full stop. A workshop on scenic design might be the last place that should encourage the use of AI tools.

ISO AI Programs

I'm preparing a workshop for next week where high school students will work in groups to create scenic design concepts. I'd love for them to use AI to render their designs, but I'm having trouble finding free and user-friendly resources that they can access easily on their phones or portable devices (no computers available).

Does anyone know of any AI platforms suitable for image rendering in this context? I'd really appreciate any recommendations!

Thank you so much for your help!

Over 35 years ago, I learned to draft by hand in college. Later, I transitioned to using computers, with tools like CAD, SketchUp, and Vectorworks. I'll never forget how performing my first internet search in 1995 opened up new possibilities for learning and teaching. Integrating computers revolutionized how I taught and thought about creating theatre.

The concerns being raised today about AI-whether it will lead to cheating or cause students to rely on technology instead of thinking-remind me of those early days with the internet. But educators have always adapted to new tools and challenges. AI is just another tool in our teaching toolbox that can enhance education as long as we use it wisely.

I will always teach the core concepts of theatre and use technology to enrich that learning. New tools will always emerge, but the goal remains the same: helping students grow and expand their creativity. As I approach the later stages of my career, I'm excited to keep adding tools to my teaching repertoire, constantly evolving to provide the best possible experience for my students. The future is full of possibilities, and I'm eager to embrace what lies ahead.

Thank you for your comments and concerns, but I am committed to moving toward progress, acquiring new tools, and doing what I believe is best for the future of my theatre students. AI is part of the future of theatre, and students should be taught to use it wisely and correctly to enhance their education.

Helpful comments from this group are appreciated, and different points of view are welcome and respected.

Russ

Please don't. Using generative AI to render 'concepts' is training your students to plagiarize the work of other designers.  Period. Full stop. A workshop on scenic design might be the last place that should encourage the use of AI tools.

ISO AI Programs

I'm preparing a workshop for next week where high school students will work in groups to create scenic design concepts. I'd love for them to use AI to render their designs, but I'm having trouble finding free and user-friendly resources that they can access easily on their phones or portable devices (no computers available).

Does anyone know of any AI platforms suitable for image rendering in this context? I'd really appreciate any recommendations!

Thank you so much for your help!