COMM1080

AI Storytelling for Good

This is a one-credit pass/fail course. This course is a collaborative exploration into the rapidly evolving landscape of Generative AI and its transformative impact on the art of storytelling. Students will be part of a creative R&D team headquartered in the BC Communication Department's Creative Communications Lab.We will work as a team of curious learners to identify, evaluate, and experiment with a wide range of ever-proliferating AI-powered creative tools.This course employs a hands-on, project-based approach where students will apply GenAI tools to create digital audio and video stories - rooted in the fundamentals and science of effective storytelling. Along with learning traditional digital storytelling tools, we will explore new GenAI tools and put them into the service of storytelling. As we do so, we will also critically examine the ethical, social, and economic implications of Generative AI in media communications, and consider how these powerful tools can be used to produce positive stories that serve humanity.

Course overview

Department
Communication
School
MCAS
Credits
1

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.78 / 5

Based on 21 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Paul A Reynolds · Lyons Hall 207 W 04:30PM-05:30PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Paul A Reynolds · Lyons Hall 207 W 05:30PM-06:30PM · Offered