Student Rights and Responsibilities

ArtCenter Position and Policy on Generative AI

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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.