Machine Learning for Artists
Ferdinand Doblhammer
Institute of Art and Technology, Coding Lab
2025S, Vorlesung und Übungen (VU), 2.0 ECTS, 2.0 semester hours, course number S05594
Description
In this course we will cover the practical application of machine learning algorithms in artistic practice. With the help of the programming language Python we will train and use our own algorithms. Based on examples from media art, we will develop and implement your own projects/project ideas.
Examination Modalities
Attendance (80%), participation, realisation of own project
Comments
The lecture is not always in the same room - please note the room number before each date!
No previous knowledge necessary, there will be a short introduction to Python and the Command Line Interface. Please bring your own laptop. This course will be held in English.
For media theory backgrounds on machine learning and AI, I recommend the lecture by Prof Dr Paul Feigelfeld - Machine Learning
Dates
03 April 2025, 10:00–13:00 Seminar Room 9 , "Introduction, concepts of ML, application examples of ML in artistic projects"
28 April 2025, 10:00–13:00 Seminar Room 33
30 April 2025, 10:00–13:00 Seminar Room 33
08 May 2025, 10:00–13:00 Seminar Room 4 , "Introduction to the Command Line Interface (CLI) and installation of the Python programming language, Python Basics, YOLO"
15 May 2025, 10:00–13:00 Seminar Room 9 , "Pattern Recognition with YOLO, "The Flamish Scrollers""
22 May 2025, 10:00–13:00 Seminar Room 7
Course Enrolment
From 03 February 2025, 13:00 to 16 March 2025, 23:00
Via online registration
Curriculum Allocation
Transformation Studies. Art x Science (Bachelor): Focus! Transformation Areas: Digital Transformation 162/040.10
TransArts - Transdisciplinary Arts (Bachelor): Artistic and art technology foundations: Artistic and art technology foundations 180/002.01
Cross-Disciplinary Strategies (Master): Study Areas 1-3: Study Area 2: Science and Technology 569/020.02
Design: Specialisation in Design and Narrative Media (1. Section): Technological Fundamentals: Technology, Coding, and Programming 576/104.25
Design: Specialisation in Design and Narrative Media (2. Section): Technological Fundamentals: Technology, Coding, and Programming 576/204.25
Fine Arts (2. Section): Artistic Practice in Technical Context: Workshops 605/203.10
Fine Arts (2. Section): Artistic Practice in Technical Context: Free Electives out of Artistic Practice in Technical Context 605/203.80
Cross-Disciplinary Strategies (Bachelor): Science and Technology: Deepening / Application 700/002.20
Co-registration: not possible
Attending individual courses: not possible