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Higher arts education institutions from the USA, Singapore, Egypt, and Korea invite you to join a series of online Satellite events leading up to the ELIA Biennial Conference 2024.
Starting on 30 October, these weekly online sessions will act as a precursor to the in-person conference in Milan, providing valuable discussions and insights.
The online Satellite Programme explores the concept of artistic intelligence
from technological, societal, and economic perspectives. By examining topics like the role of video games in fostering empathy, developing an undergraduate certificate in AI, and integrating creative entrepreneurship in art and design
education, these discussions will highlight the potential of artistic intelligence as a driver of change. These sessions aim to create dialogue around how artistic practitioners and educators can leverage their unique insights to address
and tackle contemporary challenges.
The Satellite events are free for all ELIA members.
The Satellite Events are part of the ELIA Biennial 2024: Arts Plural, which will take place from 20 – 23 November in Milan, Italy, hosted by NABA Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti.
What do artists need to learn in order to build their vision of the world into a business and economic reality? How can they leverage their creative practice to design the world they imagine through creative and social
entrepreneurship?
In 2026, the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) will be celebrating its 200th anniversary as one of the oldest art schools in the United States. Thinking ahead about the future of MICA, one
initiative launched in 2019 is MICA’s Ratcliffe Center for Creative Entrepreneurship (RCCE), a blend between a lab and studio where they build programmes to activate a new wave of innovative founders dedicated to
socially conscious revenue-generating enterprises. MICA’s creative entrepreneurial toolkit of training works to collectively design a reality where ‘creative’ passion aligns with profitability.
During this session,
representatives from MICA’s entrepreneurship team will present the RCCE portfolio of Creative Entrepreneurship curricular and co-curricular programmes. The framework for the Creative Entrepreneurship Social Innovation
Trail Map will be shared with attendees that you can use as a tool to guide your art and design students, and alumni to plot their practice in a way to shape the world around them with the design of enterprise in
mind.
This session will feature short presentations leading to a debate that will delve into the topics of regional creative and curatorial knowledge, and its negotiation in a wider global frame. The presentations will revolve
around the question on the specificity of material knowledge, regional discussions, or alternative knowledge systems which are all widening a preexisting approach to art. They challenge our understanding of artistic
knowledge itself and negotiate it in relation to other fields like curating or museum studies.
Coming from a Singaporean perspective, the presentations will address ideas of different ecologies, craftsmanship, and
the diverse creative knowledges of Southeast Asia. 'Tidal Currents' provides insight into the established critical platform created by Marc Gloede and Laura Miotto, which encompasses talks, conversations, masterclasses,
workshops, and discussions stemming from the highly diverse field of Museums and Curatorial Practices. The fluid and variable movement of tides symbolises the dynamic nature of Southeast Asia, a region of water
and land, where these discourses are situated.
Rooted within the Graduate Programme in Museum Studies and Curatorial Practices at the School of Art Design and Media (NTU), this online presentation will shed light
on how this exchange platform concept emerged during the COVID years in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institute, USA. The session will provide a provocation to the global question “What is artistic knowledge?”,
and will also explore how we can inspire trans-global, cross-disciplinary collaborations and participation.
11:30 – 12:30 CET 12:30 – 13:30 EET
Create an Impact: The Power of Artistic Intelligence
Artistic intelligence embodies the unique ability of artists, designers, and creatives to perceive the world from diverse perspectives, challenge norms, and inspire change. Through this theme, we aim to examine the
ways in which artistic expression can address political issues, advocate for justice, and provoke meaningful dialogue. In the socio-economic realm, art can highlight disparities, unite communities, and promote inclusivity
and equality. Regarding environmental concerns, creative practices can raise awareness, encourage sustainable living, and visualise solutions to pressing challenges. This session will feature presentations and
discussions led by experienced professionals and practitioners who will explore how creativity can address and resolve real-world challenges. The speakers will share their insights on how art can serve as a tool
for political expression, promote social and economic growth, support environmental sustainability, and examine various aspects of identity.
This event presents an opportunity for everyone to learn, ask questions,
and reflect on how their own creative endeavours can have a greater impact. We aim to foster new ideas and empower participants to utilise their art for positive change.
Research indicates that video games, with their immersive narratives, have significant potential to inspire empathetic behaviours, such as volunteering or donating, among players. This session will share the research
and development process behind "Bird", a social impact video game created by faculty member Spencer Bambrick at Berklee College of Music. "Bird" is a game that immerses players in the life of an incarcerated artist
and activist. Through his artwork, voice, and memories, players gain a deeper understanding of his humanity—his thoughts, feelings, and shared experiences. By fostering empathy for his story, the game aims to challenge
the stereotypical "criminal archetype" that contributes to the unjust incarceration of many Black and Brown individuals. Video games, as a widely accessible medium, have the unique ability to challenge societal
complacency towards systemic injustices, such as mass incarceration. "Bird" serves as a model for how storytelling through games can change perceptions and give voice to the marginalised.
The session will also delve
into current game design literature, highlighting how games and music can serve as powerful tools for students to find their own paths toward making a positive social impact.
09:00 – 10:00 CET 17:00 – 18:00 KST
AI Innovations in Content Creation: A Global Perspective
K-Arts AT Lab specialises in producing and distributing cross-genre art that integrates cutting-edge technologies like AI, AR, VR, XR, and IoT. This innovative approach enables our artists to transform their classroom
learning into metaverse content, bridging the gap between traditional arts and the digital frontier.
This event session aims to foster meaningful exchanges among academia, industry professionals, and content creators,
driving innovation and collaboration. The event will also demonstrate 'Diamond Dust', an immersive performance produced by the AT Lab and invited to the 2024 Ars Electronica in Linz. The interacting process will be shared with viewers, presenting AI chatbot characters, motion chairs, and thermal-sense haptic globes to create an engaging experience.
16:00 – 17:00 CET 10:00 – 11:00 EST
Fostering Artistic Artificial Intelligence: Implementing an Undergraduate AI Certificate in Art and Design Education
This online satellite event will explore the development and implementation of an Undergraduate Certificate in AI at the Ringling College of Art and Design, showcasing a pioneering approach to integrating artificial
intelligence into art and design education. The session will demonstrate the theme of ELIA Biennial 2024, Arts Plural by expanding the definition of artistic intelligence to encompass AI literacy and ethical
practices. Key topics covered will include:
The structure and objectives of the AI Certificate programme
Strategies for integrating AI education into existing art and design curricula
Addressing challenges
and resistance from faculty, students, and alumni
Fostering a pluralistic approach to artistic intelligence
Preparing art and design students to be agents of change
This event highlights how art and design
education can evolve to address contemporary challenges. By showcasing their experience, Ringling College of Art and Design aims to inspire other institutions to consider similar initiatives, thereby expanding
the global conversation on artificial intelligence and its impacts on the worlds of art and design. The session will include a presentation followed by a Q&A.
