CCAI9024: Generative AI and the Future of Creativity

Welcome to the course website for CCAI9024: Generative AI and the Future of Creativity at the University of Hong Kong.

Course Overview

Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing the future of creativity across nearly every domain—from writing and illustration to music composition and filmmaking. This course immerses students in the rapidly evolving world of GenAI through a dynamic blend of intuitive technical demonstrations, hands-on creative projects, thought-provoking discussions, and guest lectures from pioneering GenAI artists.

Key Information

Course Code: CCAI9024
Semester: Spring 2025
Lecture Time: Saturday 11:00-12:50
Location: MWT6
Tutorial Sessions: Thursday & Friday (Multiple time slots available)

Teaching Team

Professors

Professor B. Dai
Professor X. Liu

Teaching Assistants

Yuqing Wang (TA Coordinator)
Chengqi Duan (TA Coordinator)
Yi Chen
Jintao Lin
Mengyao Cui
Lin Li
Baiyue He
Lingrui Xu
Fan Yang

Course Pages

Course Information - Detailed course description and teaching team
Timetable - Weekly schedule and important dates
Assignments - Assignment details and requirements
Group Project - Group project guidelines and options
Grading - Grading criteria and assessment rubrics
Gallery - Student work showcase

Course Structure

Lecture Format (2 hours)

Lecture: 1 hour
Interactive Activities: 30 minutes
Discussions / Q&A: 30 minutes

Tutorial Format (50 minutes)

Lecture: 15-25 minutes
Practice / Q&A: 35-45 minutes

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will:

Understand the technical foundations of generative AI
Gain hands-on experience with various GenAI tools and platforms
Develop critical thinking about AI’s impact on creative industries
Create original content using generative AI techniques
Analyze the societal and artistic implications of AI-generated content

For specific questions about course content or logistics, please contact the teaching team through email.