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EAS 5870 Generative AI for Virtual Environments (.5 CU)

Short Description

Learn to integrate generative AI models with Unreal Engine to streamline content creation for film, gaming, and virtual production. This practical course teaches you to use AI as a tool for environment design, asset generation, and procedural content creation within professional development pipelines. No previous game development experience is necessary. You’ll explore AI-assisted workflows that help both large production teams and independent developers iterate quickly on concepts and fill content gaps. The course balances hands-on technical implementation with critical analysis of where these tools excel and where human creativity remains essential. Key topics include: -Integration techniques for AI models within UE production pipelines -AI-assisted asset creation strategies -Evaluation of AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations in media production -Industry workflows for AI-enhanced content development Throughout the course, you will engage in application-based projects to reinforce your understanding: -Build AI-enhanced virtual environments using Unreal Engine -Develop custom workflows integrating generative models -Create a portfolio piece demonstrating technical and creative applications Please Note: This course requires students to cover minimal external costs for specialized third-party software licensing necessary to complete the core assignments. These fees are expected to be less than $100 and will be confirmed prior to the start of the course.

Portfolio Building Course

No

Pre-Requisites

CIS 5210. Basic background in neural networks and Python programming.

Content

Learn to integrate generative AI models with Unreal Engine to streamline content creation for film, gaming, and virtual production. This practical course teaches you to use AI as a tool for environment design, asset generation, and procedural content creation within professional development pipelines. No previous game development experience is necessary.

You’ll explore AI-assisted workflows that help both large production teams and independent developers iterate quickly on concepts and fill content gaps. The course balances hands-on technical implementation with critical analysis of where these tools excel and where human creativity remains essential.

Key topics include:

  • Integration techniques for AI models within UE production pipelines
  • AI-assisted asset creation strategies
  • Evaluation of AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations in media production
  • Industry workflows for AI-enhanced content development

Throughout the course, you will engage in application-based projects to reinforce your understanding:

  • Build AI-enhanced virtual environments using Unreal Engine
  • Develop custom workflows integrating generative models
  • Create a portfolio piece demonstrating technical and creative applications

Please Note: This course requires students to cover minimal external costs for specialized third-party software licensing necessary to complete the core assignments. These fees are expected to be less than $100 and will be confirmed prior to the start of the course.

Course Creators
  • Ben Swanson