AICA 2026 Workshop

AI-Enhanced Pedagogy for Creative Arts and Media Education

Process and Cultural Context

Part of ICAIHE 2026 · Waseda University, Tokyo · July 8-10 2026
Submission CMT SYSTEM HERE

Workshop Introduction

In an era where generative AI tools increasingly permeate creative industries, educators face pressing questions about pedagogy, assessment, and the nature of creative authenticity. This workshop explores how AI and generative technologies are transforming creative arts and media education—examining AI not as a replacement for human creativity, but as a regenerative partner in artistic ideation and process.

We aim to bring together researchers, educators, and practitioners from creative arts, media art, music education, animation, and related fields to discuss pedagogical frameworks, cultural contexts, and critical perspectives on AI integration in creative curricula. The workshop particularly welcomes perspectives from the Global South and cross-cultural approaches to AI in arts education.

Call for Papers

We invite submissions exploring how AI and generative technologies are reshaping creative arts pedagogy. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

01 AI-enhanced ideation frameworks in creative arts pedagogy
02 LLM and generative AI as collaborative partners in arts education
03 Culturally-situated approaches to AI in media art education
04 AI-enhanced portfolio development and exhibition practices
05 Process-based learning with generative AI tools
06 AI in cross-cultural and transnational creative pedagogy
07 Ethical frameworks for AI integration in arts curricula
08 Critical perspectives on AI authorship in creative education

Submission Guidelines

Submitted papers must be in PDF format, following the Springer LNCS Authors Guidelines. We welcome three categories of submissions:

* Extra pages will incur an additional cost.

Note: Full paper submissions are strongly encouraged. To ensure publication in the Springer CCIS proceedings, at least two-thirds of accepted papers must be full papers.

Publication: Accepted papers will be published in the Springer CCIS proceedings alongside the main conference proceedings.

Important Dates

Paper Submission March 28, 2026April 15, 2026 (Extended · EOD JST)
Author Notification May 1, 2026
Camera-ready Due May 22, 2026
Workshop Date During ICAIHE 2026, Waseda University, Tokyo

Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speaker
Multimedia University, Malaysia

Dr. Roopesh Sitharan is a multidisciplinary practitioner whose artistic approach incorporates a variety of inquiry methods, embracing roles as an educator, curator, researcher, and artist. His projects have spanned both national and international platforms, including significant exhibitions such as the Gwangju Biennale, ISEA, and SIGGRAPH. His writings have been featured in journals like Leonardo Electronic Almanac (LEA), CTRL+P Contemporary Art Journal, and Documenta 12. He also serves as co-convenor for APARN (Asia Pacific Artistic Research Network) and on the board of directors for NMC (New Media Caucus). Roopesh has participated in residency programs that focus on research and the critical role of art in addressing real-world issues. His current research explores the influence of non-human agents in shaping our understanding of the environment, nature, and the "other," including AI, and how these factors impact human subjectivity.

Organizing Committee

Workshop Chair

Chair
RMIT University Vietnam
School of Communication & Design

Co-Chair

Co-Chair
RMIT University Vietnam
School of Communication & Design

Publication Co-Chair

Publication Co-Chair
Indonesia Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta
Department of Music Education

Program Committee

Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts, Korea
Indonesia Institute of the Arts
University of Melbourne
Academy of Arts and Creative Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia

Contact

For inquiries about the workshop, please contact:

Bin Youn (Workshop Chair)
bin.youn@rmit.edu.vn