AI in the Classroom – Melton Campus

Enhancing 3D design without losing creativity

Our Year 10 Visual Communication Design students have been learning to use artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their designs without losing creativity.

Their brief was to design a chair for a five-year-old child.

Students began by researching chairs and then created their sketches, concepts, and hand-drawn ideas before turning to AI for refinement.

AI is rapidly changing the way we approach design, and this task allowed students to explore its use while maintaining creative control of the final design.

When used carefully, this technology can be an incredible tool, helping students visualise their ideas, refine their concepts, and bring their creations to life.

It was important for students to learn that AI should not replace the design process itself.

True creativity comes from original ideas, problem-solving, and personal expression, things AI cannot replicate independently.

By using AI as a tool rather than a crutch, students can ensure that their work remains authentically theirs.