AI-generated Imagery in Participation: A Case Study of the Changhua Great Buddha Renewal Competition through Applied Arts and Creative Works

In recent years, the prevalence of AI-generated content has brought about both high expectations and considerable uncertainty regarding the future. Within the domain of art and design education, there has been an increasing emphasis on incorporating AI-related elements into each course in order to equip with the ability to keep pace with contemporary developments. This study examines the work of combined traditional hand drawing with AI-generated images produced through ChatGPT to participate in the “New Cloth for the Great Buddha of Changhua County” competition. The research explores the application process of AI-generated imagery and aims to provide insights and references for the future use of ChatGPT in image creation.