Creative's cuide to AI workshop

Anxious about Artificial Intelligence? Using it, loving it, hating it, all at the same time? Join the club! Creative’s Guide to AI is a practical, hands-on workshop that focusses on using these tools to reduce repetitive admin and drudge work while maintaining and showcasing your irreplaceable human story and self.

AI is rapidly reshaping our world, and for creatives our challenge seems to be knowing how, when, and where to use it is as an effective tool, while remaining ethical in our businesses, authentic in our artistry, and protective of our work.

This workshop focusses on using AI to build a sustainable creative business, manage your time and resources, and support making your work. We’ll also look at how to create a smart, human-centric AI strategy without compromising your moral rights, creative talent, or authentic voice.

With a specific focus on the arts and creative industries, the workshop will cover:

• Understanding the differences between the of major AI platforms.

• The basic glossary of terms, and how to perfect the art of the ‘prompt’.

• ‘Teaching’ Your AI, with practical demonstrations, tips and tricks.

• Developing concrete strategies to use AI for business admin, financial support, marketing, social media, and more – including human oversight.

• Understanding the legal, moral, and environmental impact of AI.

• Why irreplaceable human qualities are your greatest assets in an AI world.

Participants will need to be able to use their laptop or desktop computer to participate in the practical examples.

What do I get?

• A practical workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshop.

• Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.

• Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.

• Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice, mentoring, and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors.

Who is it for?

Come along if you are a creative of any level – from recent graduate or curious hobbyist to a freelancer or an established arts practitioner.

Presenter

Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist, performer, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills, financial literacy and marketing.

What is Creative Plus business?

We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice.

Accessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements, please email the C+B team at hello@creativeplusbusiness.com