Week
Exercise / AI Integration
Assignment / Rubric Focus

1
Create abstract line & shape composition digitally. AI: generate line drawings or abstract patterns; integrate selectively.
Poster or page layout where line/shape is dominant; must include at least one student-generated element. Rubric: concept clarity, line/shape application, creative AI integration, technical execution, polish.

2
Create digital textures/patterns using brushes, filters, or image manipulation. AI: generate unusual textures (organic, metallic, textile-inspired).
Apply textures/patterns to a mockup (wall art, fabric, digital background). Rubric: texture/pattern application, originality, technical execution, polish.

3
Layer 3–5 digital images to create depth. AI: generate surreal or architectural environments for collages.
Digital composition emphasizing spatial relationships, combining AI and student-generated elements. Rubric: depth, layering, spatial hierarchy, AI integration, polish.

4
Convert images to grayscale; adjust levels/curves for contrast. AI: generate images emphasizing contrast/lighting.
Digital composition where value contrast defines emphasis and hierarchy. Rubric: contrast, focal points, tonal balance, polish.

5
Arrange digital elements into symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial layouts. AI: generate sets of motifs/icons to experiment with rhythm.
Balanced composition incorporating rhythmic repetition. Rubric: balance, rhythm, creative motif integration, polish.

6
Use diagonals, scaling, and directional guides in layouts. AI: generate dynamic shapes/forms to enhance visual movement.
Composition directing the viewer’s eye using AI and student-created elements. Rubric: emphasis, movement, technical execution, polish.

7
Adjust disparate digital assets for unity (color, blending, opacity). AI: generate contrasting elements and unify digitally.
Digital piece achieving harmony with variety. Rubric: unity, variety, creative integration, polish.

8
Open-ended digital project. AI: optional AI-generated references, textures, backgrounds; final work must highlight student editing.
Final project tailored to student emphasis (interior design, graphic, illustration, game art, fashion) + presentation/annotation. Rubric: overall integration, creativity, polish, concept clarity, technical execution.