Students need to know at a very early age of their development and creativity the differences between being a fine artist and a designer. While many of the mediums used are similar, the reasons for creating these works are VERY different and come with considerations that are beyond their relative comprehension. The topic of why artificial intelligence is okay to use in a work of design and vilified in the woks of Fine Art. This will not be a discussion on the good or bad usage of AI.
Dean - Arts and Design, Humanities and Social Sciences, Johnson County Community College
Jim is the Dean of Arts & Design, Humanities & Social Sciences at Johnson County Community College. Originally from Topeka, he has an MFA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, a BA in Theatre from Washburn University and has been at JCCC for 35 years, the first twenty-two with... Read More →
Monday July 20, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT RC 23211190 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS 66210