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Description: This course explores image creation with generative AI. Participants will gain a primer on generative AI tools for image creation, considerations for using generative AI, and best practices for creating effective and accessible images for various use cases. Through hands-on activities, participants will develop skills in crafting descriptive prompts and selecting
appropriate visual styles to generate unique images with ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Adobe Firefly.

This course is an elective that counts toward receiving a digital badge for the AI Literacy Education Program.

*Disclaimers: 

• This course utilizes Adobe tools which are available to faculty, staff, and select student populations. Students will need to ensure they have access to Adobe apps before attending this workshop.
• Adobe Firefly and Express are accessed via the web. Participants do NOT need to download Adobe Creative Cloud.

Objectives: In this course, you will learn to:  

• Understand the basics of generative AI technology for image creation
• Write descriptive prompts and use visual style options to generate images
• Employ best practices for creating effective and accessible images

Duration: 60 minutes

Experience Level: Little or no familiarity with generative AI tools for image creation

Description: This course explores the critical analysis of generative AI to support responsible use of this technology. Learn how AI models are trained and why misinformation and biases may occur in AI-generated content. Develop strategies to analyze AI outputs and assess AI tools for quality and ethical considerations. Participants will be expected to engage in the evaluation process through collaborative, hands-on activities and reflective discussions.

This course is an elective that counts toward receiving a digital badge for the AI Literacy Education Program.   

Objectives: In this course, you will learn to:  

• Describe how AI models are trained on data
• Summarize how misinformation and biases occur from training data
• Identify types of biases that arise in AI outputs
• Critically analyze AI outputs for accuracy and potential biases
• Explain how to critically evaluate AI tools

Duration: 60 minutes

Experience Level: Basic familiarity with generative AI chatbots like Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT

Description: This course explores the critical analysis of generative AI to support responsible use of this technology. Learn how AI models are trained and why misinformation and biases may occur in AI-generated content. Develop strategies to analyze AI outputs and assess AI tools for quality and ethical considerations. Participants will be expected to engage in the evaluation process through collaborative, hands-on activities and reflective discussions.

This course is an elective that counts toward receiving a digital badge for the AI Literacy Education Program.   

Objectives: In this course, you will learn to:  

• Describe how AI models are trained on data
• Summarize how misinformation and biases occur from training data
• Identify types of biases that arise in AI outputs
• Critically analyze AI outputs for accuracy and potential biases
• Explain how to critically evaluate AI tools

Duration: 60 minutes

Experience Level: Basic familiarity with generative AI chatbots like Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT

Description: This course offers a focused exploration of prompting and iteration strategies for generative AI chatbots. Through collaborative, hands-on activities and interactive exercises, participants will learn to write clear, effective prompts, apply refinement techniques, and assess AI-generated outputs for accuracy and relevance to achieve more reliable and useful results in a variety of practical contexts.

This course is required to receive a digital badge for the AI Literacy Education Program.

Objectives: In this course, you will learn to: 

• Write effective prompts to get accurate and useful results from AI tools
• Refine and improve AI outputs using practical feedback and iteration techniques
• Evaluate AI-generated content to determine its accuracy and relevance to your needs

Duration: 60 minutes

Experience Level: Basic familiarity with generative AI chatbots like Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT

Description: This course offers a focused exploration of prompting and iteration strategies for generative AI chatbots. Through collaborative, hands-on activities and interactive exercises, participants will learn to write clear, effective prompts, apply refinement techniques, and assess AI-generated outputs for accuracy and relevance to achieve more reliable and useful results in a variety of practical contexts.

This course is required to receive a digital badge for the AI Literacy Education Program.

Objectives: In this course, you will learn to: 

• Write effective prompts to get accurate and useful results from AI tools
• Refine and improve AI outputs using practical feedback and iteration techniques
• Evaluate AI-generated content to determine its accuracy and relevance to your needs

Duration: 60 minutes

Experience Level: Basic familiarity with generative AI chatbots like Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT

Description: This course introduces generative AI to those with little or no prior experience engaging with this emerging technology. Participants obtain a foundational understanding of generative AI, its associated opportunities and implications, and basic strategies for composing and iterating prompts. Participants will engage in hands-on interaction with AI chatbots (Microsoft Copilot or OpenAIChatGPT) to begin generating practical outputs for a variety of use cases.

This course is an elective that counts toward receiving a digital badge for the AI Literacy Education Program.   

Objectives: In this course, you will learn to:  

• Summarize what generative AI is, how it works, and how it differs from other AI types
• Describe accuracy and ethical considerations associated with generative AI
• Identify task-related opportunities with generative AI
• Apply foundational prompting strategies to produce practical outputs with generative AI chatbots

Duration: 60 minutes

Experience Level: Little or no familiarity with generative AI and/or AI chatbots necessary

Take a break and unwind! 

Drop by the MakerSpace for snacks, chill vibes, and creative fun. Wrap your holiday gifts with our festive supplies, or create custom vinyl designs using the Cricut machine. You can also enjoy VR and retro games, make your own button, and relax with music, crafts, and puzzles. Whether you’re here to unwind, play, or make something special — this is your space to chill and get into the holiday spirit.

All week (Dec. 15-19) during open hours (10 a.m. - 7 p.m.)

Get creative for the holiday season! 

Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you will design and decorate your own mug using our Cricut cutting machine. Bring your own mug to personalize, or use one provided (limited supply available on a first-come, first-served basis). 

Perfect for cozy winter vibes or a thoughtful handmade gift!

Learn the essentials of starting your own podcast in this beginner-friendly workshop. This workshop covers the basics of planning, recording, editing and publishing a podcast, plus tips on choosing equipment and sharing your show with listeners. 

Perfect for anyone curious about podcasting or ready to launch their first episode.

The Digital Media Studio / MakerSpace is hosting an open house event, open to all SFSU students, faculty and staff. 

Learn about 3D printing, virtual reality (VR), podcasting, audio mixing, Internet-of-Things/micro-controllers/robotics, video/audio equipment checkout. 

The open house will also feature special presentations of student projects with edge computing, artificial intelligence, and more.