Policies and Disclosures

ArtCenter Position and Policy on Generative AI

Institutional Position on Generative AI

Any use of generative AI must be cited, and the user is ultimately responsible for the veracity and fidelity of the content generated. Those using generative AI are responsible for ensuring that any generative output does not infringe on Intellectual Property rights. Please be aware that generative AI may learn from and store any information you share; for this reason, users of generative AI at ArtCenter should never share personal or sensitive information with AI tools. Finally, with an understanding of the profound environmental impact of AI, ArtCenter encourages prudent use of generative AI.

Generative AI is a type of Artificial Intelligence that creates new content, such as text, images, code, audio, video, and other mixed media. Content is produced by models that learn patterns from existing data and creates outputs that resemble the data they are trained on, often achieved through an initial prompt.

Regular Review

In response to the rapidly shifting landscape of generative AI, this policy should be evaluated by each of ArtCenter’s relevant constituent groups each term.

Academic Policy and Syllabus Statements

Academic Policy on Generative AI (Students and Faculty)

Any use of generative AI for an academic purpose at ArtCenter must be cited per the guidelines below, and the user is ultimately responsible for the veracity and fidelity of the content generated. Failure to cite and disclose the use of generative AI is considered a violation of the Academic and Creative Integrity Policy. Students may use AI with permission from their instructor as listed in the course syllabus. The use of generative AI for coursework, without permission of the instructor and proper citation, is considered a violation of the Academic and Creative Integrity Policy. Students using generative AI are additionally responsible for making a reasonable and good faith effort to ensure that any generative output does not infringe on Intellectual Property rights.

Faculty may use generative AI when appropriate in support of their teaching and instruction and must adhere to the same standards of citation as a model for their students. Any use of generative AI must be cited, and the user is ultimately responsible for the veracity and fidelity of the content generated. Faculty should refrain from sharing personal and sensitive information (such as names, addresses, and educational records governed by FERPA) with AI tools. Faculty using generative AI are responsible for ensuring that any generative output does not infringe on Intellectual Property rights.

Integrity

In keeping with ArtCenter’s Academic & Creative Integrity Policy, “students are ultimately responsible for the creative integrity of their work.” In the creative and academic fields, one’s own voice is paramount. Any use of AI must be cited, and the student is ultimately responsible for the veracity and fidelity of the content generated.

Transparency

Using another person’s language, image, or idea without proper acknowledgement and appropriate permission may be considered plagiarism and a violation of the Academic & Creative Integrity policy. As with any citation of another person’s work, use of generative AI should be acknowledged and cited.

Flexibility

Although course syllabi contain this AI policy, faculty and Departments have the flexibility to amend (add to) this policy in a responsible manner that accounts for their unique learning objectives and educational pathways. That includes faculty selecting one of three Statements on AI and Academic Integrity as provided for their course syllabus and adding further clarification when and if necessary.

Citation

Any use of generative AI tools or software must be cited, at the minimum citation must include: AI Tool Name, response to “Full Text of Prompt,” Company Name, Date of Prompt, URL. The user is ultimately responsible for the content generated.

Students - If there are questions about, or you need clarification on, the use or citation of generative AI within a course, please speak with your instructor.

Syllabus Statements

2a – Statement on AI and Academic Integrity

• Two peers with similar models are RISD and Ringling College of Art & Design
• A key reference here is the “AI Assessment Scale (AIAS)” and as updated in Fall 2024

Faculty are asked to select one of three options on the use or prohibition of Generative AI in their course. Faculty allowing the use of generative AI in their course should supplement these statements with specific guidance relating to the course, such as specific software, when Generative AI is permissible for use (for initial ideation, refining iterations, within final work, etc.), and any additional limits of guidance on what, how, and where to use Generative AI (or not) in the course. As stated in the Academic Policy on Generative AI, use of generative AI must be acknowledged and cited.

Choose one statement – A, B, C

A) Generative AI not permitted

Assignments in this course must be your own work, created solely for this class, and relying upon your existing knowledge, understanding, and skills. In keeping with ArtCenter’s Academic & Creative Integrity Policy, “students are ultimately responsible for the creative integrity of their work.” Using another person’s language, image, or idea without proper acknowledgement and appropriate permission is considered plagiarism and a violation of the Academic & Creative Integrity policy.

B) Generative AI permitted with limitations

At the Faculty’s discretion, and with their instructions, generative AI tools may be permitted in this course. Faculty are asked to clarify tools permitted when introducing assignments. Use of generative AI tools must be cited. At the minimum citation must include: AI Tool Name, response to “Full Text of Prompt,” Company Name, Date of Prompt, URL. Use of generative AI without acknowledgment is considered plagiarism and a violation of the Academic & Creative Integrity policy. At faculty's discretion, students may also be asked to provide a more substantive explanation of the generative AI tools that they used. Faculty are asked to amend this statement in their syllabus by noting the limits of where, when, and how, generative AI may be permitted in this course. Students: If there are questions about, or you need clarification on, the use or citation of generative AI in this course, please speak with your instructor.

C) Generative AI actively used

Generative AI will be in active use throughout this course. Faculty are asked to clarify tools permitted when introducing assignments, and by stating how those tools must be appropriately acknowledged. Faculty may also require descriptions, explanations, or reflections on the viability and limits of the tools used. Students: If there are questions about, or you need clarification on, the use or citation of generative AI in this course, please speak with your instructor. Any use of generative AI tools or software must be cited, at the minimum citation must include: AI Tool Name, response to “Full Text of Prompt,” Company Name, Date of Prompt, URL. The user is ultimately responsible for the content generated.

2b – Open Textbox: Faculty guidance on AI in the course

Faculty provide specific guidance relating to their course – what software, when in the process it is allowed (ideation, iteration, final), and any additional limits or guidance on what, how, and where generative AI is permitted or prohibited in the course.