Admission requirements
Not applicable.
Description
From the beginning of the field of artificial intelligence (AI), the possibility of producing creative systems has been a "grand challenge". This course provides an introduction to the topic of creative AI and explores approaches to developing generative systems using modern techniques, e.g., evolutionary computing, deep learning, etc. The focus of the course is the application of these techniques to creative domains, e.g., visual art, music, etc. We will practice applying these techniques through practical assignments.
Course objectives
This course will provide an overview of the topic of creative AI. After the successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
explain how AI can be used to support human creativity;
compare different generative techniques for developing creative AI;
apply generative techniques to develop creative systems; and,
interpret findings from experiments with creative AI.
Timetable
In MyTimetable, you can find all course and programme schedules, allowing you to create your personal timetable. Activities for which you have enrolled via MyStudyMap will automatically appear in your timetable.
Additionally, you can easily link MyTimetable to a calendar app on your phone, and schedule changes will be automatically updated in your calendar. You can also choose to receive email notifications about schedule changes. You can enable notifications in Settings after logging in.
Questions? Watch the video, read the instructions, or contact the ISSC helpdesk.
Note: Joint Degree students from Leiden/Delft need to combine information from both the Leiden and Delft MyTimetables to see a complete schedule. This video explains how to do it.
Mode of instruction
Lecture, Seminar.
Assessment method
Assignments (60%)
Research Project (40%)
Assignments will accompany and expand on material covered in the lectures, completion of the assignments is required. The final grade will be calculated as a weighted average of the assignments and the research project. There is an opportunity to retake assignments, however, retakes can only achieve a maximum grade of 7.
Reading list
Study materials will be provided by the lecturer during the course.
Registration
As a student, you are responsible for enrolling on time through MyStudyMap.
In this short video, you can see step-by-step how to enrol for courses in MyStudyMap.
Extensive information about the operation of MyStudyMap can be found here.
There are two enrolment periods per year:
Enrolment for the fall opens in July
Enrolment for the spring opens in December
See this page for more information about deadlines and enrolling for courses and exams.
Note:
It is mandatory to enrol for all activities of a course that you are going to follow.
Your enrolment is only complete when you submit your course planning in the ‘Ready for enrolment’ tab by clicking ‘Send’.
Not being enrolled for an exam/resit means that you are not allowed to participate in the exam/resit.
Contact
For general enquiries, please contact the Education Coordinator. For questions about the content of the course, please contact the lecturer, Rob Saunders directly.
Remarks
Software
Starting from the 2024/2025 academic year, the Faculty of Science will use the software distribution platform Academic Software. Through this platform, you can access the software needed for specific courses in your studies. For some software, your laptop must meet certain system requirements, which will be specified with the software. It is important to install the software before the start of the course. More information about the laptop requirements can be found on the student website.