Amber Hickman |
National Youth Theatre, a UK-based youth arts charity, is working with Microsoft to deliver a new national programme of digital accelerator workshops for young people.
The workshops will provide young creatives with the skills to use generative artificial intelligence in an informed and responsible way to make innovative content.
There will be 45 free workshops, which began with a pilot in September 2024 and have been developed in accordance with Microsoft’s responsible AI principles.
Topics will include how AI is being used in TV and film production, how new technologies can make storytelling more inclusive and how it can be used alongside other new technologies such as extended reality.
“Generative AI is revolutionising how artists and creative communities explore new ideas, reimagine new possibilities, and cut down on digital drudgery,” said Hugh Milward, head of corporate, external and legal affairs at Microsoft UK. “Microsoft is committed to empowering people across the UK to make the most of AI’s capabilities and we are excited to see how the talented emerging creatives of the National Youth Theatre use the technology to push their ideas and craft to the next level.”
The workshops will take place in Greater Manchester, the South West and London for young people aged 18-30.