AI Art Photos

A project for introducing basic AI concepts using Neural Style Transfer as a teaching platform.

📢 About

The focus of this workshop is to use a Convolutional Neural Network-based image manipulation method called Neural Style Transfer as a vehicle to introduce basic Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts to students with little to no experience in the subject.

💡 Project Information

• Needed Materials: Computer, Google Colab account
• Learning Outcomes: The primary goal of this project is to break down key AI concepts needed to understand the inner workings of a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model and encourage discussions about the social and ethical impact of incorporating AI models in our daily life.
• Your Main Technology: Google Colab
• Technology Ambassador Program (TAP) is a project-based class that provides a collaborative environment for students to work with their fellow classmates on a semester-long project using technologies of their choice. TAP strives to increase participation in IT through numerous outreach activities and workshops that are designed to showcase the creative and fun side of technology.

✏️ Project Lead: Anh Tang

From left to right: Dr. Doloc-Mihu, Anh Tang

📃 Project Description

Workshop structure:

1. Visual explanation of object recognition by computers
2. Introduction to Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) - Filters and feature maps
3. Introduction to Neural Style Transfer (NST), an application of a Convolutional Neural Network model
4. Apply NST to content representation learning
5. Apply NST to style representation learning
6. Hands-on activity: Use NST to generate a new image
7. Discussion about the social impact and ethical considerations of AI

📝 Publications

2. Anh Tang, Anca Doloc-Mihu. “Artificial Intelligence Workshop: Introducing AI Concepts Using Neural Style Transfer”, FLAIRS 38, May 20-23, 2025, Daytona Beach, Florida.

👐 Outreach

1. Classroom workshop in ITEC 2110 on April 22, 2025, Georgia Gwinnett College: to promote the IT field to non-IT students.

💻 Technology

• Google Colab is a free, cloud-based environment that enables you to write and execute Python code provided by Google.
• Since it is available through the browser, Google Colab provides an easy way to run your Python projects without having to install anything on your computer.

Project Setup/Installation

Navigating Google Colab

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Usage

1. Use your keyboards and mouse to navigate the workspace (Google Colab) and complete the workshop activity.

Workshop Instructions

• Click here to view activity walkthrough file
• Click here to view workshop slides

Technologies Used

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