Update: AI in Film and Television: A symposium on production, pedagogies and curriculum design
Join the conversation on how AI is shaping storytelling and production, and what that means for how we teach film and television.
While we recommend you DO NOT go down the rabbit hole of counting fingers, limbs and heads in the image at the top of this page, we DO want you to join us to discuss Generative AI and the creative process at:
AI in Film and Television: A symposium on production, pedagogies and curriculum design
Organised by NAHEMI and JOMEC, Cardiff, 16 May 2025
Location: Room 1.05, School of Journalism Media and Culture (JOMEC), 2 Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1FS (entrance from Wood Street)
Schedule:
10.30 Coffee
11.00 Introduction
11.10 Rhys Evans/ AI Lead and Head of Corporate Affairs and Policy, BBC Cymru Wales
The BBC and AI – Now and Next
12.00
Kirsty Smith and Allana Morgan/ Arts University Plymouth
AI in Storyboarding and Ideation: Navigating Creative Pedagogy and Debate in Fashion Media Education
David Neal/ Bristol University
AI as a Co-Pilot: How Large Language Models and Generative AI Are Empowering Dyslexic Thinkers in Filmmaking in Higher Education
13.00 Lunch
13.45 Robin Moore/ Creative Technologist and Consultant, Media Cymru
Changing modality - 5 ways AI tools can be used in media creation
14.45
Savyasaachi Jain and Nick Skinner/ Cardiff University
AI in the Documentary Classroom: Emergent Pedagogies of Co-creation
Dominic Dean/ Arts University Plymouth
Evaluating the practical and technical characteristics of implementing artificial intelligence applications in sound design for film
Martial Bugliolo and Luke West/ Arts University Plymouth
Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Game Art Education: Creative Potential, Pedagogic Impact, and Ethical Considerations for Generation Z
16.15 Thanks and Coffee
We bring industry and academia together in this conversation about benefits and drawbacks, strengths and weaknesses, trade-offs and innovation. Whether you’re just beginning to explore the use of AI in your teaching or have been working in this area for a while, come join the discussion, make a presentation, share your ideas, or spark a collaboration.
Presentations will cover the gamut from frameworks to practices and implications. Expect to hear about policy, industry practice, academic case studies, inclusivity for the neurodivergent, enhancing creativity, production tools, and anticipating the future.
Keynote speakers:
Rhys Evans: AI Lead and Head of Corporate Affairs and Policy at BBC Wales
Robin Moore: Creative technology expert and Innovation Consultant for Media Cymru
Registration:
There is no fee, but you must register if you'd like to attend. This is for purposes of smooth entry to the building as well as catering.
Programme for the day:
The symposium is scheduled for 11 am - 4 pm, with coffee served from 10.30 am. Lunch will be served, and the symposium will be followed by a drinks reception.
The schedule for the sessions will be emailed to all registered participants a week before the event.
Location and transport:
The Cardiff University School of Journalism, Media and Culture is located at 2, Central Square, Cardiff, CF10 1FS, opposite Cardiff Central railway station. The entrance to our building is from Wood Street, not from the side facing the railway station.
If you need to stay overnight in Cardiff, there are a number of hotels in different price ranges in the vicinity of the city centre, where we are located.
Dietary requirements:
If you have any specific dietary requirements, please email us at NahemiAISymposium@gmail.comwith your details.
Queries:
Should you have any questions or wish us to consider a late proposal for a presentation, please email Savyasaachi Jain at NahemiAISymposium@gmail.com