The objective of this course is to provide students with the cinematographic, aesthetic, and technical foundations of AI-driven image and video generation. Throughout the course, students will learn to integrate traditional cinematic language (lighting, composition, lens selection, art direction) with AI algorithms, utilize artificial intelligence as a creative assistant in pre-production processes, and develop innovative storytelling methods in moving image production. Furthermore, by discussing the ethical, copyright, and labor implications of AI in the film industry, the course aims to prepare students as visionary and ethically responsible content creators for the future of the media landscape.

This course covers the fundamental use of AI-backed visual generation tools and the integration of these technologies into creative processes in cinema and television. Throughout the semester, students will explore core application areas such as text-to-image/video generation, AI-driven concept art, visual storyboarding, and digital editing assistance. In addition to technical tools, the adaptation of AI use to cinematographic rules, copyright issues, and ethical debates constitute the core elements of the course. By the end of the semester, students are expected to develop a practical project that combines these tools with traditional filmmaking workflows.