AIUL-DP v1.0.0 - Directed Production

Version: 1.0.0
Released: December 9, 2025

The AIUL-DP (Directed Production) license designates assignments where AI-assisted creation is permitted with clear direction and modification from the student. This license allows students to use AI as a production tool while maintaining creative control through direction and post-processing.

License Summary

• Code: DP
• Full Name: Directed Production
• Short Description: AI-assisted creation is permitted with clear direction and modification from the student.
• Syllabus Text: “you may use AI-assisted creation with clear direction and modification from you. The concept, direction, and post-processing should demonstrate your creative input.”

Purpose

This license establishes a framework for AI-assisted production that emphasizes the student’s role in directing and refining the creative process. This approach is particularly valuable for:

• Developing skills in prompt engineering and AI direction
• Focusing on conceptual and editorial decision-making
• Learning to guide AI tools toward specific creative outcomes
• Understanding post-processing techniques for AI-generated content

When to Use

Use AIUL-DP when:

• The focus is on concept, direction, and post-processing rather than initial creation
• You want to emphasize students’ ability to guide and refine AI outputs
• Technical execution is less important than creative direction

Requirements

Students under this license:

• May use AI tools to generate content under their direction
• Must provide clear creative direction to the AI tools
• Must apply post-processing and refinement to AI outputs
• Must document their prompts, direction process, and post-processing decisions

Guidelines for Students

Under this license, students should:

• Provide clear, intentional direction to AI tools through careful prompt crafting
• Apply thoughtful post-processing and refinement to AI outputs
• Document the direction process, including prompt iterations and decisions
• Explain post-processing choices and their relationship to your creative vision
• Be prepared to discuss how your direction shaped the AI-generated elements

Guidelines for Instructors

When using this license, instructors should:

• Focus evaluation on the quality of direction and post-processing, not raw generation
• Provide guidance on effective prompt engineering techniques
• Establish clear documentation requirements for the direction process
• Consider how to evaluate creative decision-making throughout the process
• Design assignments that emphasize conceptual development and creative guidance

Documentation Requirements

Documentation should typically include:

1. Conceptual goals and creative vision for the project
2. Key prompts and direction provided to AI tools
3. Examples of iterations in the direction process
4. Detailed explanation of post-processing techniques applied
5. Reflection on how AI direction connects to broader creative decisions

Example Use Cases

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.

Domain Modifiers

AIUL-DP can be combined with domain modifiers to specify the type of work:

• AIUL-DP-WR - Writing assignments with directed production
• AIUL-DP-IM - Image work with directed production
• AIUL-DP-VD - Video work with directed production
• AIUL-DP-AU - Audio work with directed production
• AIUL-DP-3D - 3D work with directed production
• AIUL-DP-TR - Traditional media with directed production
• AIUL-DP-MX - Mixed media with directed production
• AIUL-DP-CO - Code with directed production

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use AI to generate the majority of my content?
A: Yes, but the focus should be on your ability to direct the AI effectively and refine its outputs to match your creative vision.

Q: What constitutes good “direction” of AI?
A: Effective direction typically involves clear prompt engineering, iterative refinement of prompts, and thoughtful selection/curation of outputs.

Q: How much post-processing is expected?
A: Post-processing should be substantial enough to demonstrate your creative input and technical skills in refining AI outputs to match your vision.

Version History

• 1.0.0 (2025-12-09): Initial versioned release