Originally written on 20th Sep. 2024
Following feedback from my previous intervention, I feel the need to create a more effective path. Reflecting on some of the success and shortcomings of the wall of memories, I have decided that the next iteration should be more process based. A static intervention has been useful, but to truly study my topic, I need a longer process with personal involvement from artists. Instead of working with a wall, I want to work with a less tangible learning experience. This should allow for a more in depth look at some of the possibilities of using generative AI. The voice of artists is the development of this technology is still limited, perhaps this process could help explore some aspects of how this technology can be appropriated by them for their creative practice.
In order to execute this, my plan is as follows:
- Induction – Hold a roundtable with participants and discuss their views on the topic. Engaged conversation on how to feel and what they want to explore as part of this process.
- Introduction – Provide participants with tools and guidelines on how to use generative AI. And Introduction to the terms associated and link to a free website.
- Exploration – Allow a fixed schedule to play with the tools provided. This will allow them to familiarise themselves with the tools and develop a unique language of their own prior to external prompts.
- Initial Feedback – A second round of discussions around the learning during the exploration phase. This would also allow me to tailor prompts to the individual participants.
- Guided Discovery – Based on the feedback gathered, I will provide a set of prompts of discovery that the artists will work on using generative AI. The hope is that the iterative nature of AI will allow them to go beyond the prompts provided.
- Showcase – A display of the work by the individual artists. This would provide an “outcome” to centre the intervention. It would also help serve as a community sharing and building exercise.
- Final Feedback – A final roundtable to conclude the process. Share stories of our journey and give feedback on the overall intervention.
Ethical considerations:
- I will need to ensure that the wellbeing of the participants is kept at the forefront at all times, this includes but may not be limited to ensuring that traumatic or triggering topics are avoided.
- I will need to ensure that the extent of the project is clear and inclusive from the start so that the participants have a clear understanding of what to expect.
- I also need to ensure that the participants are willing and available, without feeling any pressure to participate. Participation in the intervention should not put stress on their everyday life.
- Finally, I need to ensure that certain sensitivity guidelines are provided to ensure that hate speech and offensive content is not present in the outcome of the intervention.