weekly

or for 16 classes

Creating images using Generative AI Tools

Ages 13-18

Live Group Course

Unlock the power of generative AI in this hands-on class, where teens will learn to create stunning images and videos using cutting-edge tools like MidJourney, Runway, and other various platform.

Benjamin Lowy

Live video meetings

2x per week, 8 weeks

4-10 learners per class

60 min

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What's included

16 live meetings

16 in-class hours

Assignments

1-2 hours per week. Each learner will take the skills learned in class each week and apply them to projects and experimentation.

Assessment

included

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12

Beginner Level

Generative AI for Teens: 8-Week Course Syllabus

Course Overview

This hands-on course introduces teens to the exciting world of generative AI, focusing on how to create images and videos using text prompts. Students will explore how AI can transform creativity while developing skills to consistently achieve the results they want. No prior experience is required—just curiosity and creativity!

Course Goals:

Understand how generative AI creates images and videos from prompts.

Learn effective prompting techniques for consistent results.

Explore ethical considerations and real-world applications of AI.

Create a personal portfolio of AI-generated work by the end of the course.

Learning Goals

How to use different Generative AI platforms

How to use proper syntax for use in the AI world

Syllabus

16 Lessons

over 8 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Getting Started with Generative AI

 Introduction to generative AI: What it is and how it works.

Overview of platforms and tools (no platform mastery required).

Discussion: What can AI do? What are its limits?

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Getting Started with Generative AI

 First prompts: Simple commands and exploring results.

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Building Better Prompts

 Writing clear, effective prompts.

Using adjectives, styles, and themes to shape output.

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Building Better Prompts

 Practice: Generating a consistent character or object.

Reflection: What worked? What didn’t?

60 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs

As a parent of a child with dyslexia and ADHD, I am well aware of the needs many students will need. I will support each student with their unique needs. Generative AI does require entering text based prompts - but we can use voice to text.

Parental Guidance

Students are responsible for the content of images created.

Pre-Requisites

Only access to a computer and a valid email for signing up for various AI services.

Supply List

Computer and an internet connection.

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Sources

Will refer to several stylistic databases on-line as well as online AI platforms and their instructional "white papers".

Meet the teacher

Benjamin Lowy

Joined February, 2025

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

I am a career photojournalist and artist with 25 years of experience in the field working for a variety of clients like National Geographic, Time, Sony, and ESPN. When not photographing in the field I teach both photography and how to ethically use all the new tools that AI is making available.