AIUL License Tags
The AI Usage License (AIUL) framework includes six primary license tags, each representing a different level of permitted AI usage. These tags can be combined with optional media-specific suffixes to provide additional clarity for different types of assignments.
Primary License Tags
| Tag | Description | Example Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| AIUL-NA (Not Allowed) | No AI tools allowed. All work must be entirely student-generated. | Use this license for traditional exams, foundational skill-building exercises, and assignments where the development of specific techniques is the primary learning objective. |
| AIUL-WA (With Approval) | Limited AI assistance is permitted only with instructor pre-approval. | Use this license for assignments that are typically expected to be completed without AI assistance, but where exceptions may be appropriate for specific students or circumstances. |
| AIUL-CD (Conceptual Development) | AI tools may be used for research and ideation, but the final work must be entirely student-generated. | Use this license for research papers, creative briefs, project planning, and assignments where AI can help with background information but the execution should demonstrate student skills. |
| AIUL-TC (Transformative Collaboration) | AI may be used as a collaborative tool, but outputs must be significantly transformed. | Use this license for creative writing assignments, design drafts, prototyping, and assignments where AI can assist but significant human transformation is expected. |
| AIUL-DP (Directed Production) | AI-assisted creation is permitted with clear direction and modification from the student. | Use this license for visual arts, creative writing, and design assignments where AI can be used as a production tool guided by the student's creative vision. |
| AIUL-IU (Integrated Usage) | AI usage is a required component of the assignment, with focus on sophisticated AI integration. | Use this license for assignments specifically focused on AI tools, prompt engineering exercises, AI ethics discussions, and projects where AI usage itself is a learning objective. |
Choosing Media-Specific Suffixes
Media-specific suffixes help clarify which types of AI tools are relevant to the assignment:
| Suffix | Description | Example Use Cases |
|---|---|---|
| -WR (Writing) | For assignments involving substantial written content | Essays, research papers, creative writing, reports, scripts, poetry |
| -IM (Image) | For assignments involving static visual content | Photography, digital illustration, graphic design, posters, data visualization |
| -VD (Video) | For assignments involving moving images | Films, animations, motion graphics, video essays, promotional videos |
| -AU (Audio) | For assignments focusing on sound design or music | Music composition, podcast production, sound design, audio mixing, voice recording |
| -3D (3D Design) | For assignments involving 3D modeling, animation, or virtual environments | 3D modeling, game design, virtual reality, architectural visualization, character animation |
| -TR (Traditional Media) | For assignments involving physical art media where AI might be used for planning or reference | Painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, textiles |
| -MX (Mixed Media) | For assignments that span multiple media types | Multimedia installations, websites, interactive experiences, transmedia projects |
| -CO (Code) | For assignments involving programming or software development | Software development, web applications, algorithms, data science scripts, computational art |
If an assignment involves multiple media types but focuses primarily on one, you can use the primary media suffix. For more complex assignments, the -MX suffix is appropriate.
Examples of Combined Tags
- AIUL-NA-WR: A writing assignment where no AI text generation is permitted.
- AIUL-CD-IM: An image creation assignment where AI can be used for inspiration or research but the final image must be created without AI generation.
- AIUL-TC-AU: An audio production assignment where AI tools can be used collaboratively, but with significant student input and direction.
- AIUL-DP-VD: A video project where AI-assisted creation is permitted with student direction and editing.
- AIUL-IU-MX: A mixed-media project that requires the integration of AI tools as a core learning objective.
Implementation Resources
For detailed implementation guidelines and syllabus language, please visit our Resources page. To determine the appropriate tag for your assignment, try our Tag Generator.