Summer 2026 AI Dive

How to work with AI, prompt effectively, and think creatively. Students explore the browser environment, AI apps, and share their interests.

• Introduction to AI tools and capabilities
• Learn effective prompting techniques
• Explore creative thinking with AI assistance
• Set up personal workspace and accounts
• Share interests and form initial project ideas

Characters, rules, goals, and worlds. Students begin constructing their creative project foundations.

• Design characters with unique traits and backstories
• Create game rules and win conditions
• Build immersive world settings
• Develop narrative arcs and story structures
• Use AI to brainstorm and refine ideas

Digital art, animation, and concept art using AI. Students create visual assets for their projects.

• Generate AI artwork for characters and environments
• Learn digital art fundamentals
• Create concept art and mood boards
• Design logos and visual branding
• Animate simple sprites and effects

Build and refine game levels using AI-assisted design. Learn pacing, difficulty curves, and player experience.

• Design engaging game levels and maps
• Balance difficulty for fun gameplay
• Create puzzles and challenges
• Test and iterate on player experience
• Use AI to generate level ideas and obstacles

Students design simple websites or landing pages for their projects. Focus on layout, menus, aesthetics, and branding.

• Learn web design fundamentals
• Create responsive layouts and navigation
• Design user-friendly interfaces
• Build landing pages for projects
• Integrate branding and visual identity

Teams tackle a major scientific or engineering problem (Mars colony, food waste, transportation). Use AI to research, map ideas, and build solutions.

• Choose a real-world problem to solve
• Research using AI-powered tools
• Brainstorm innovative solutions
• Create diagrams and system maps
• Present initial findings to peers

Diagrams, flowcharts, models, and concept maps. Transform projects into presentable concepts with brand name, logo, mission, and pitch deck.

• Develop brand identity and mission statement
• Create professional pitch decks
• Design business models and strategies
• Build flowcharts and process diagrams
• Practice elevator pitches

Refine games, websites, apps, or Think Tank solutions. Focus on clarity, functionality, design improvements, and AI-guided final touches.

• Polish and refine all project elements
• Fix bugs and improve functionality
• Enhance visual design and UX
• Optimize for presentation
• Peer review and feedback sessions

Build digital portfolios showcasing game demos, artwork, Think Tank slides, and project write-ups. Practice speaking and design slide decks.

• Create professional digital portfolios
• Write project descriptions and case studies
• Design presentation slides
• Practice public speaking skills
• Rehearse demo walkthroughs