생성형 AI 도구의 디자인 교육 적용에 관한 연구 - 게임디자인 실기 수업 과정에서의 활용을 중심으로 -

Background The recent rapid development of generative AI tools has opened new possibilities in design education, gaining attention as useful instruments that help students quickly visualize ideas and solve complex problems. However, due to the fast-paced advancement of AI technology, there are various confusions and challenges in its application. Thus, effective and balanced strategies are required for its practical integration into higher education. Methods This study analyzed the differences and effects of introducing AI tools compared to traditional design education by first establishing a theoretical background through literature review. A game design studio course at a four-year university was selected, and stage-by-stage strategies for application were developed. The tools were applied separately in the project planning process and the visualization process, after which the outcomes were analyzed. Result The application of generative AI tools in the course led to reduced project completion time, improved quality of outcomes, and greater efficiency in repetitive and mechanical tasks. Furthermore, even students with limited practical visualization skills were able to carry out effective visualization tasks. Conclusion Generative AI tools can serve as effective auxiliary resources in design education, particularly offering advantages in time savings and visualization support. However, limitations remain, such as the potential decline in creativity, inconsistency of outputs, and lack of naturalness. Therefore, it is necessary to guide students to complement AI-generated outputs with manual refinement. In the future, tailored educational strategies should be established for specific design domains such as video design.