An Empirical Study of AI, Culture, and Art: Enhancing Class Development and Improvement Challenges

This research explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the "AI, Culture, and Arts" course at Handong Global University case. It examines how AI can enhance students' creative and technical abilities across various artistic disciplines. Through 62 surveys and 7 in-depth interviews with students, the research identifies the strengths and areas for improvement in the current curriculum. In particular, the development of storytelling through Chat GPT and visual communication practice based on Midjourney and Dall-E were found to have significantly improved AI literacy. We found that this not only fostered confidence and competency in utilizing generative AI services within major subjects but also expanded perspectives on new career development. The findings highlight the need for more practical examples and clearer project guidelines, aiming to refine the course to better prepare students for future careers at the intersection of new tech and the arts. Accordingly, we hope that this study will contribute to the promotion of follow-up research in terms of not only academic insights in the AI & Arts field, but also educational policy and practical implications.