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Generative AI Applications
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Generative AI Applications
Chapter 1: Introduction to AI and GenAI
Chapter 2: AI Ethics and Safety
Chapter 3: Creating Engaging Presentation Slides Using Generative AI
Chapter 4: Generating Creative and Contextual Images with Generative AI
Chapter 5: Designing Visually-Rich Documents and Professional Using Generative AI
Course Description:
This course introduces participants to the practical and ethical applications of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in content creation and communication. It is designed for students, professionals, educators, and creative individuals who are interested in exploring how GenAI can be used to enhance productivity, creativity, and visual impact.
Participants will begin by gaining a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence and how GenAI differs from traditional AI. The course then explores essential topics such as ethics and safety in using AI-generated content. Practical applications are also covered, including creating engaging presentation slides, generating creative and contextual images, and designing visually-rich professional documents using GenAI tools.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to apply Generative AI effectively and responsibly in academic, professional, and creative settings.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and describe how Generative AI differs from traditional AI approaches.
- Recognise key ethical issues and apply safe and responsible practices when using Generative AI tools.
- Create clear and engaging presentation slides using Generative AI to support communication and storytelling.
- Generate high-quality and relevant images with Generative AI that align with specific topics or messages.
- Design professional and visually rich documents using Generative AI tools to improve workflow and visual impact.
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Chapter 1: Introduction to AI and Generative AI (GenAI)✅ Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
- Understand what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and its relevance in non-technical fields.
- Recognise key AI concepts and terminology in simple terms.
- Explain what Generative AI is and how it works.
- Identify practical uses of Generative AI in various non-technical areas.
- Assess the advantages, limitations, and ethical concerns of AI and GenAI.
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Module 1.1 What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? -
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Module 1.2 Key Concepts Behind AI
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Module 1.3 What is Generative AI (GenAI)?
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Quiz 1 (10 questions) – Modules 1.1 – 1.3 -
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Module 1.4 Applications of GenAI in Non-Technical Fields
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Module 1.5 Benefits and Limitations of AI and GenAI
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Quiz 2 (10 questions) – Modules 1.4 – 1.5
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Chapter 2: AI Ethics and Safety
✅ Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lecture, students will be able to:
- Understand the basic concepts of AI ethics and safety.
- Identify key ethical principles such as fairness, transparency, and accountability.
- Recognise the importance of managing risks and ensuring safe AI use.
- Describe ethical issues students may face when using AI in education.
- Examine real-world examples of responsible and ethical AI use.
- Understand how non-technical roles contribute to ethical AI oversight.
- Summarise key points on ethical and safe AI usage.
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Module 2.1 Introduction to AI Ethics and Safety
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Module 2.2 Ethical Principles in AI
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Module 2.3 AI Safety and Risk Management
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Quiz 1 (10 questions) – Modules 2.1 – 2.3
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Module 2.4 Common Ethical Challenges in Education AI Use (Student Usage Focus)
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Module 2.5 Ethical AI in Practice
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Module 2.6 The Role of Non-Technical Professionals in AI Ethics
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Module 2.7 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
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Quiz 2 (10 questions) – Modules 2.4 – 2.7
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Chapter 3: Creating Engaging Presentation Slides Using Generative AI
✅ Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the key features of the Gamma App and its AI integration.
- Create engaging slides from text using Gamma’s AI tools.
- Import and convert content (e.g. Google Docs, websites) into presentations.
- Customise slides with cards, visuals, and animations.
- Share, present, and export Gamma presentations professionally.
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Module 3.1 Introduction to Gamma: AI-Powered Presentation Tool
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What is Gamma?
- A powerful AI presentation tool available at https://gamma.app
- How to Make a PresentationStep-by-step guidance on creating presentations with Gamma
- Quick demo/overview from YouTube sources:
- Gamma: AI for Presenting Ideas, Beautifully"
- "How to Make a Presentation with AI in Minutes"
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3.1.1 Introduction to Gamma: AI for presenting ideas, beautifully
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3.1.2 How to Make a Presentation with AI in Minutes | Gamma Beginner Tutorial
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3.1.3 Upgrade Your PowerPoint in Seconds with AI
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Module 3.2 Creating Stunning Presentations with AI
✅ In this section, we will cover:
- Using Gamma's AI to turn text into beautiful slides
Transform your raw content into professionally designed presentations with just a few clicks. - Writing with AI assistance
Leverage AI tools to help craft compelling content and overcome writer's block. - Enhancing visual appeal
Discover techniques to make your presentations visually striking and engaging for your audience.
Videos for reference:
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“Create Stunning Presentations & Content with AI”
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“Turn Text into Stunning Presentations with AI”
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- Using Gamma's AI to turn text into beautiful slides
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3.2.1 Create Stunning Presentations & Content with AI | Gamma Tutorial
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3.2.2 Turn Text into Stunning Presentations with AI | Gamma Tutorial
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Quiz 1 (10 questions) – Modules 3.1.1 – 3.2.2
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Module 3.3 Importing-Content-Docs-Slides-Websites-to-Gamma
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Import Google Docs and PowerPoints
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Convert any website or file into ready-to-edit slides
Supporting videos:
- "Import Any File and Instantly Turn It Into a Presentation"
- "Turn Google Docs into Stunning Presentations"
- "Turn Any Website Into a Stunning AI Presentation"
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3.3.1 Import Any File and Instantly Turn It Into a Presentation | Gamma AI Tutorial
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3.3.2 Turn Google Docs into Stunning Presentations with Gamma | Import from Google Drive Tutorial
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3.3.3 Turn Any Website Into a Stunning AI Presentation | Gamma Tutorial
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Module 3.4 Customising-Cards-Visuals-and-Animations
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What are “cards” in Gamma?
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Adding, editing, and rearranging content blocks
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Adding and editing Images
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“How to Add & Customise Cards in Gamma”
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“Edit & Animate Images with AI in Gamma”
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3.4.1 How to Add & Customize Cards in Gamma | Full Tutorial
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3.4.2 Edit & Animate Images with AI in Gamma
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Module 3.5 Presenting-Sharing-and-Exporting-Like-a-Pro
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Present directly from Gamma
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Best practices for presenting online with Gamma
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Useful guides:
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“How to Share & Export Your Gammas”
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“How to Present & Share Like a Pro”
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3.5.1 How to Share & Export Your Gammas | Full Guide
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3.5.2 How to Present & Share Like a Pro with Gamma | Full Walkthrough
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Quiz 2 (10 questions) – Modules 3.3.1 – 3.5.2
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Chapter 4 Generating Creative and Contextual Images with FreePik
✅ Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
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Understand the core features of FreePik AI and use its image generation and editing tools to create visually engaging content.
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Enhance images using advanced AI techniques such as upscaling, retouching, and prompt-based generation for more tailored and creative outputs.
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Apply FreePik AI tools in practical design use cases, including advertising, branding, product showcases, and background creation for marketing and promotional materials.
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Module 4.1 Getting-Started-with-Freepik-AI
✅ Getting Started with Freepik AI
In this section, we will cover:
- Introduction to Freepik AI and its key features.
- Using the AI Image Generator to create unique visuals.
- Basic editing tools: photo edits, face swaps, and quick adjustments.
Supporting video:
- Beginners Guide To Freepik AI
- How To Use Freepik AI Image Generator – Full Guide
- How To Edit Photo In Freepik AI – Step-By-Step Guide
- How To Swap Face In Freepik AI in Minutes
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4.1.1 Beginners Guide To Freepik Ai
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4.1.2 How To Use Freepik AI Image Generator - Full Guide
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4.1.3 How To Edit Photo In Freepik AI - Step-By-Step Guide
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4.1.4 How To Swap Face In Freepik AI in Minutes
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Quiz 1 (10 questions) – Modules 4.1.1 – 4.1.4
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Module 4.2 Advanced AI Image Creation and Editing
✅ In this section, we will cover:
- Generating high-quality images using AI prompts.
- Upscaling, retouching, and creating AI product images.
- Best practices for mastering prompts to enhance creativity.
Supporting video:
- How to Create Images with AI – Freepik AI Image Generator
- How to Upscale Images with AI – Freepik Getting Started
- How to Retouch Your Images with AI – Freepik Getting Started
- How to Create AI Product Images with Objects – Freepik How-To
- How to Master Prompts: 50 Prompts for AI Images with Freepik
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4.2.1 How to create images with AI
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4.2.2 How to upscale images with AI
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4.2.3 How to retouch your images with AI
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4.2.4 How to create AI product images with Objects
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4.2.5 How to master PROMPTS 50 prompts for AI images with Freepik
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Module 4.3 Practical-Use-Cases-of-Freepik-AI
✅ In this section, we will cover:
- Designing ad campaigns and editing image text with AI.
- Generating logo variations and product images with Flux Kontext.
- Creating professional backgrounds (luxury, futuristic, lifestyle) for products and posters.
Supporting video:
- Edit Image Text with AI in Ads and Campaigns – Freepik Use Cases
- Generate Logo Variations Using the AI Assistant – Freepik Use Cases
- Create Product Images with AI Using Flux Kontext – Freepik Use Cases
- Create Backgrounds for Luxury Products Using AI – Freepik Use Cases
- Make a Futuristic Background for a Poster – Freepik Use Cases
- How to Create Lifestyle Product Images – Freepik Use Cases
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4.3.1 Edit image text with AI in ads and campaigns
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4.3.2 Generate logo variations using the AI Assistant
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4.3.3 Create product images with AI using Flux Kontext
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4.3.4 Create backgrounds for luxury products using AI
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4.3.5 Make a futuristic background for a poster
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Quiz 2 (10 questions) – Modules 4.2.1 – 4.3.5
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Chapter 5: Designing Visually-Rich Documents and Professional Using Generative AI
✅ Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Design and edit visually-rich documents.
- Enhance PDFs and add images with AI tools.
- Create professional social media content and portfolios efficiently.
- Transform traditional content (e.g., Word docs) into modern digital formats using generative AI.
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Modules 5.1 Get Started with AI-Powered Document
✅ In these modules you will learn to:
- Create Stunning Documents with AI in Minutes | Gamma Tutorial
- Edit Presentations and Documents with AI | Gamma Tutorial
- How to make PDFs look BEAUTIFUL with AI
- Add images to your documents with AI | Gamma Tutorial
- This AI Chatbot edits documents for you
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Module 5.1.1 Create-Stunning-Documents-with-AI-in-Minutes
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Module 5.1.2 Edit Presentations and Documents with AI | Gamma Tutorial
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Module 5.1.3 How to make PDFs look BEAUTIFUL with AI
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Module 5.1.4 Add images to your documents with AI | Gamma Tutorial
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Module 5.1.5 This AI Chatbot edits documents for you
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Quiz 1 (10 questions) – Modules 5.1.1 – 5.1.5
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Modules 5.2 Use Cases
✅ In these modules, you will learn:
- How to create social media content with AI | Gamma Tutorial
- Turn a Word Doc into Stunning Social Media Posts with AI | Gamma Tutorial
- Create Instagram Posts with AI in Minutes | Gamma Tutorial
- Create a Professional Portfolio in Minutes with Gamma AI
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Module 5.2.1 How to create social media content with AI | Gamma Tutorial
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Module 5.2.2 Turn a Word Doc into Stunning Social Media Posts with AI | Gamma Tutorial
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Module 5.2.3 Create Instagram Posts with AI in Minutes | Gamma Tutorial
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Module 5.2.4 Create a Professional Portfolio in Minutes with Gamma AI
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Quiz 2 (10 questions) – Modules 5.2.1 – 5.2.4
Delivery Mode: Self - Paced Study
University students and lecturers (non-IT backgrounds)
