Teaching & Learning
- Use of generative AI in coursework is at instructor discretion
- Students may use AI tools only when explicitly authorized by the instructor and must follow any assignment-specific limits and disclosure requirements; unauthorized use can be treated as academic misconduct
ArtCenter recognizes that the use of generative AI may be appropriate for some assignments and inappropriate for others. Faculty have the discretion to determine whether and to what extent students may use generative AI tools in their courses.
If an instructor allows students to use generative AI for an assignment, the instructor should clearly communicate the parameters for acceptable use and any documentation or citation requirements.
If an instructor does not explicitly authorize the use of generative AI for an assignment, a student should assume that its use is prohibited.
Unauthorized use of generative AI tools in coursework may constitute plagiarism, cheating, or other forms of academic dishonesty under ArtCenter's Academic and Creative Integrity Policy.
unless an instructor specifically authorizes it, a Student may not use Artificial Intelligence platforms such as ChatGPT or other AI systems to create, modify, or edit substantial portions of any coursework, projects, papers, artworks, designs, coding assignments, or other academic work submitted for credit. All submitted work must represent the Student's own original ideas, efforts, and expression, consistent with the expectations of the course and instructor.
- The university does not provide a separate AI rule specifically for exams or quizzes in the provided sources
- However, AI use on assessed work is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the instructor, and unauthorized use may be handled as cheating or academic dishonesty
If an instructor does not explicitly authorize the use of generative AI for an assignment, a student should assume that its use is prohibited.
Unauthorized use of generative AI tools in coursework may constitute plagiarism, cheating, or other forms of academic dishonesty under ArtCenter's Academic and Creative Integrity Policy.
unless an instructor specifically authorizes it, a Student may not use Artificial Intelligence platforms such as ChatGPT or other AI systems to create, modify, or edit substantial portions of any coursework, projects, papers, artworks, designs, coding assignments, or other academic work submitted for credit.
- General use of AI for learning support is not uniformly banned, but students are expected to use AI cautiously and critically
- The university recommends using AI to support rather than replace learning and reminds students they remain responsible for understanding and validating any AI-generated material
Generative AI can be a useful tool for brainstorming, summarizing information, and generating ideas. However, it also has significant limitations and risks.
Students are expected to use generative AI responsibly and critically. This includes understanding its limitations, verifying its outputs, and being transparent about its use when required.
Use AI as a supplement, not a substitute, for your own learning and creative work.
Always critically evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy, bias, and appropriateness.
You are responsible for any work you submit, even if it was generated or assisted by AI.
- AI use for coding assignments is prohibited unless an instructor specifically authorizes it
- When permitted, any use is subject to the instructor's stated parameters and documentation requirements
unless an instructor specifically authorizes it, a Student may not use Artificial Intelligence platforms such as ChatGPT or other AI systems to create, modify, or edit substantial portions of any coursework, projects, papers, artworks, designs, coding assignments, or other academic work submitted for credit.
If an instructor allows students to use generative AI for an assignment, the instructor should clearly communicate the parameters for acceptable use and any documentation or citation requirements.
Research
Academic Integrity
- The policy also requires transparency about AI use when required by the instructor
- When instructors permit AI use, students may be required to disclose and document that use, including citing the tool and describing how it was used
If an instructor allows students to use generative AI for an assignment, the instructor should clearly communicate the parameters for acceptable use and any documentation or citation requirements.
Students are expected to use generative AI responsibly and critically. This includes understanding its limitations, verifying its outputs, and being transparent about its use when required.
If your instructor permits AI use, document and cite it appropriately according to their instructions.
- Enforcement is therefore tied to existing academic and creative integrity procedures
- The sources do not define a detection-tool policy, but they do state that unauthorized AI use may be treated as plagiarism, cheating, or academic dishonesty under the academic integrity process
Unauthorized use of generative AI tools in coursework may constitute plagiarism, cheating, or other forms of academic dishonesty under ArtCenter's Academic and Creative Integrity Policy.
Violations of the Academic and Creative Integrity Policy are subject to sanctions as outlined in the Student Handbook.
Institutional & Administrative
- The provided sources do not set broader rules for faculty or staff use in grading, recommendation letters, or administrative work
- Faculty may decide whether and how students can use generative AI in their courses, and they are expected to communicate any allowed uses and disclosure requirements clearly
Faculty have the discretion to determine whether and to what extent students may use generative AI tools in their courses.
If an instructor allows students to use generative AI for an assignment, the instructor should clearly communicate the parameters for acceptable use and any documentation or citation requirements.
- Users are instructed to follow data protection and privacy laws and to use only approved tools where required
- The university prohibits entering confidential, proprietary, personal, or student information into public AI systems unless the platform has been institutionally approved and proper safeguards are in place
Do not input confidential, proprietary, personal, or student information into public generative AI tools unless the platform has been approved by the College and appropriate safeguards are in place.
Comply with all applicable data protection, privacy, and intellectual property laws and College policies when using AI tools.
Use only institutionally approved AI tools when required.
- ArtCenter states an institutional position that generative AI can support education and creative practice when used responsibly, ethically, and transparently
- Its governance approach in the provided sources emphasizes human judgment, academic integrity, privacy, and course-level faculty discretion rather than a detailed implementation roadmap
ArtCenter College of Design recognizes that generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly evolving and increasingly relevant to higher education, creative practice, and professional work.
ArtCenter supports the thoughtful, ethical, and responsible use of generative AI in ways that enhance learning, creativity, and innovation while upholding academic integrity, intellectual property rights, privacy, and human judgment.
The College affirms that human creativity, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility remain central to the educational experience.
Faculty have the discretion to determine whether and to what extent students may use generative AI tools in their courses.
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When instructors permit AI use, students may be required to disclose and document that use, including citing the tool and describing how it was used. The policy also requires transparency about AI use when required by the instructor.
The sources do not define a detection-tool policy, but they do state that unauthorized AI use may be treated as plagiarism, cheating, or academic dishonesty under the academic integrity process. Enforcement is therefore tied to existing academic and creative integrity procedures.
The university prohibits entering confidential, proprietary, personal, or student information into public AI systems unless the platform has been institutionally approved and proper safeguards are in place. Users are instructed to follow data protection and privacy laws and to use only approved tools where required.