Getting Comfortable Using AI

Creative AI Tools

Last updated: April 17, 2025

Course Overview

Welcome to a free course designed for everyone - especially those who think tech might not be for them! This course is your stepping stone into the exciting world of AI creativity, with no technical background required.

We created this course to demystify AI and because we believe that people who use AI effectively and wisely will do better for themselves and for the world.

What You’ll Learn

In this hands-on course, you’ll discover how to use AI tools to bring your ideas to life. We’ll explore everything from writing and image creation to video production, music making, and building websites. By the end, you’ll be confidently using AI to create content you never thought possible!

Course Structure

The course is divided into two main phases:

Phase 1: Tool Exploration (Sessions 1-3)

  • Start with friendly AI assistants that help you write and organize
  • Create images and videos using simple text descriptions
  • Generate speech and music without any musical training
  • Build confidence through hands-on practice

Phase 2: Integration & Creation (Sessions 4-5)

  • Learn how to combine different AI tools
  • Build web portfolios to showcase your creations
  • Create a complete project that matters to you

What Makes This Course Special

  • No Tech Background Needed: We explain everything in plain language
  • Learn by Doing: Every session includes practical exercises
  • Work at Your Pace: Clear milestones help you track your progress
  • Integrated Approach: Each session builds on previous skills
  • Real Results: Create a multimedia portfolio by the end of the course

Final Project: AI Creator Portfolio

You’ll create a web-based showcase featuring:

  • A personal introduction (text + AI voice)
  • 2-3 AI-generated visual pieces with descriptions
  • A short AI-generated video clip (15-30 seconds)
  • A custom AI-generated music track
  • All compiled into a simple responsive website

Who This Course Is For

  • Anyone curious about AI but unsure where to start
  • Creative people who want to explore new tools
  • Beginners who think tech might be “too complicated”
  • Anyone who wants to learn practical AI skills in a friendly environment

Remember: If you can describe what you want to create, you can learn to use AI to help make it happen. Let’s start this journey together!

Phase 1: Tool Exploration

Session 1: Introduction to AI Tools & Text Generation

Core Learning

  • Introduction to AI concepts and the course
  • Getting started with Claude and ChatGPT
  • Basic prompt engineering
  • Writing different content types
  • Organization and analysis tasks
  • AI ethics, responsible and redemptive use

Exercises

  1. “AI Conversation Basics”
    • Write 5 different types of prompts
    • Compare responses between Claude and ChatGPT
    • Learn to refine and iterate prompts
  2. “Content Creation Challenge”
    • Write a blog post with AI assistance
    • Create a structured outline
    • Generate multiple versions of headlines
    • Edit and refine with AI help

Milestones
✓ Successfully generate and refine a piece of content
✓ Understand key differences between AI assistants
✓ Create a prompt template collection
✓ Identify ethical considerations in AI use

Session 2: Visual Creation & Video Generation

Core Learning

  • Using Flux through Hedra, HuggingFace Spaces, or Leornardo.Ai
  • Understanding visual prompts
  • Style exploration and variations
  • Using Claude or ChatGPT to help craft prompts
  • Introduction to AI video tools (Hedra, Pika, or Synthesia)
  • Basic video prompting techniques
  • Short-form video creation

Exercises

  1. “Character Development”
    • Create a main character
    • Generate variations with different styles
    • Create expressions and poses
  2. “Video Animation”
    • Generate a short animated sequence
    • Add simple transitions and effects
    • Combine still images into video
    • Experiment with text-to-video generation

Milestones
✓ Create a coherent set of related images
✓ Successfully use style modifiers
✓ Generate a basic animated video sequence
✓ Export and organize visual and video assets

Session 3: Audio & Music Creation

Core Learning

  • Text-to-speech with ElevenLabs and OpenAI.fm
  • Speech-to-text using Whisper Web
  • Basic audio editing
  • Voice style exploration
  • Introduction to AI music tools (Suno or Riffusion)
  • Lyric generation and vocals
  • Genre experimentation
  • Mixing vocals and background music

Exercises

  1. “Voice Exploration”
    • Test different ElevenLabs or OpenAI.fm voices
    • Record and transcribe with Whisper Web
    • Create multiple variations of the same text
  2. “Narrated Musical Story”
    • Write a short script
    • Generate voice-overs
    • Create supporting music in appropriate genres
    • Mix narration with background music

Milestones
✓ Generate clear, usable voice content
✓ Successfully transcribe audio
✓ Create complete musical pieces
✓ Mix voice and music effectively

Phase 2: Integration & Creation

Session 4: Web Development & Media Integration

Core Learning

  • Web app creation using v0.dev and Bolt.new
  • Understanding generated code
  • Basic customization
  • Integrating text, images, video, and audio
  • Responsive design principles
  • Managing AI-generated assets for web presentation
  • Deploying the web app

Exercises

  1. “Managing Your AI Portfolio Assets”
    • Download AI-generated content
    • Optimize media for web presentation
    • Prepare asset metadata
  2. “Assembling Your Portfolio in a Web App”
    • Generate the requirements for your web app with ChatGPT or Claude
    • Build a web app based on the requirements using Bolt.new or v0.dev
    • Upload and integrate the previously downloaded media files
    • Add text descriptions and context for each AI creation
    • Ensure mobile compatibility
    • Deploy the web app

Milestones
✓ Generate and modify UI components
✓ Create a basic working website
✓ Successfully integrate multimedia elements
✓ Implement responsive design

Session 5: Portfolio Completion & Showcase

Core Learning

  • Implementation and troubleshooting techniques
  • Portfolio finalization strategies
  • Effective presentation methods
  • Peer feedback and critique approaches
  • Future learning resources and next steps

Exercises

  1. “Portfolio Completion Workshop”
    • Finalize integration of multimedia elements
    • Optimize media assets for web presentation
    • Troubleshoot technical issues
    • Refine user experience and navigation
  2. “Showcase & Feedback”
    • Present completed portfolio to peers
    • Demonstrate creative process and tool choices
    • Engage in structured feedback exchange
    • Identify portfolio strengths and potential enhancements

Milestones
✓ Complete multimedia AI creator portfolio
✓ Successfully present your work to an audience ✓ Provide and receive constructive feedback
✓ Identify next steps in your AI creative journey

Tools & Resources

Text Generation

  • Claude by Anthropic
  • ChatGPT by OpenAI

Image Generation

  • ChatGPT by OpenAI
  • Flux (via Hedra, Raphael AI)
  • Ideogram (alternative option)

Video Creation

  • Hedra
  • Pika
  • Kling (alternative option)

Audio & Speech

  • ElevenLabs (text-to-speech)
  • OpenAI.fm (text-to-speech)
  • Whisper Web (speech-to-text)

Music Generation

  • Riffusion
  • Suno

Web Development

  • v0.dev
  • Bolt.new

Next Steps

After completing the course, you’ll have the skills to:

  • Generate professional-quality content across multiple media types
  • Combine AI tools for creative projects
  • Present your work effectively through web platforms
  • Continue exploring advanced AI creative techniques

Intro to AI Registration

Starts: July 15, 2025