Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Keondre Jones

Date

2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Fine Arts

Department

Art

Committee Chair

Gary Golightly

Committee Member

Michael Schmidt

Committee Member

Lucas Charles

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) programs are beginning to generate art and design at levels once executed by trained graphic designers. Prior perceived threats have come from automation and the rise of computer-assisted graphic design, particularly Adobe Photoshop. Concerns associated with AI-based image generation programs and tools, such as DALL-E 2, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion, present far more complex questions and rapidly changing conditions. By comparing three separate design activities, this thesis provides one perspective on the wider problems facing the graphic design field. Specifically, three creative processes for producing graphic design will be examined: (1) the designer working purely on their own, without AI assistance; (2) the designer working in close collaboration with an AI program; and (3) a non-designer who adheres to the AI as much as possible to create their work. Implications for graphic design production are discussed.

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Data is provided by the student.

Library Comment

Dissertation or thesis originally submitted to ProQuest

Notes

Open Access

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