Application deadline: 06 October 2026
Information for students of USTP: Please do not use this application form, but enrol in this course via the Freifachanmeldung in CIS.
This program explores how to use AI effectively across creative, academic, and technical workflows. It covers advanced agentic and multimodal prompting, AI-powered development with tools such as Copilot, code agents, and APIs, as well as strategic AI use for academic writing. Participants learn to enhance ideation and learning, apply human-in-the-loop thinking and critical judgment, and design AI-native experiences. The program also introduces AI agents and multimodal models while exploring emerging developments and what the future of AI may bring.
Details
Course Content
• Advanced Agentic & Multimodal Prompting
• AI-Powered Development (Copilot, Code Agents, APIs, etc.)
• Strategic AI Use for Academic Writing
• AI-Augmented Ideation & Learning Workflows
• Human-in-the-Loop Thinking & Critical AI Use
• Designing AI-Native Experiences
• AI Agents, Multimodal Models & What’s Next
Course Times
- 04.11.2026 | 18:00 – 20:25 (CET)
- 11.11.2026 | 18:00 – 20:25 (CET)
- 20.11.2026 | 18:00 – 20:25 (CET)
- 27.11.2026 | 18:00 – 20:25 (CET)
- 02.12.2026 | 18:00 – 20:25 (CET)
- 09.12.2026 | 18:00 – 20:25 (CET)
- 18.12.2026 | 18:00 – 20:25 (CET)
- 08.01.2026 | 18:00 – 20:25 (CET)
- 13.01.2026 | 18:00 – 20:25 (CET)
- 22.01.2026 | 18:00 – 20:25 (CET)
Tutors
Michael Macher
Study Programme
Creative Computing
ECTS
3 (check “Recognition of ECTS” section for more information)
Contact Hours
25
European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
EQF 6; EQF 7
Prerequisites
Basic coding skills recommended but not necessary. The part of the course that focuses on using generative AI for programming can be “vibe-coded”. Everything else can be done without prior knowledge.
Curiosity about technology, coding and applied AI is expected.
Further information
Recognition of ECTS
Please note that the recognition of the ECTS provided through this activity on your Transcript of Records depends on the decision of the responsible E³UDRES² coordinators or academic authority of your study programme at your home institution. We strongly recommend contacting them before starting an activity that awards ECTS in order to avoid any unexpected difficulties later on.
Depending on their decision, one of the following scenarios may apply:
- Your credits are recognised and can replace another course within your regular study programme.
- Your credits are recognised and can be included in the elective or free-choice space of your study programme (if applicable).
- Your credits are recognised as extra-curricular, meaning they cannot replace another course or be included in the elective or free-choice space of your programme (if applicable).
When contacting the responsible E³UDRES² coordinators at your home institution, please ensure you provide all relevant information about the E³UDRES² activity so they can properly evaluate your request.
Teaching Methods
Presentations, self-study content, quizzes
Learning Outcomes
• Get familiar with the latest trends in multimodal AI and agents.
• Understand how human-in-the-loop design works and when to trust AI output.
• Put agentic prompting techniques into practice to solve real-world problems faster.
• Get hands-on with AI-powered coding tools like Cursor, Claude Code, and GitHub Copilot.
• Examine AI ethics, academic integrity, and the evolving rules around AI use.
• Explore how AI can strategically strengthen your written work — the right way.
• Build workflows that leverage AI as a co-pilot for everyday tasks.
• Design AI-native user experiences for modern web and mobile apps.
• Create and run AI-augmented brainstorming sessions and collaborative ideation sprints.
Assessment
Assignments
Literature & Materials
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Please note
Please be aware of the course timezone provided in the course description. Converting the course times to your timezone may be necessary to ensure your availability.
Parts of the text on this page were created using generative AI.
The published version includes revisions and updates made by a E³UDRES² human.