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AI-Generated Graphic Novel with Microsoft Co-Pilot – Part 1

Recreation images from Hafidz’s *The Rapid Decline* short story as Part 1 experiments.

Objective

In this session, you will explore AI-supported visual storytelling by creating an alternative visual interpretation of Hafidz Zulkifli’s The Rapid Decline. You will experiment with Microsoft Copilot, refine your prompting strategies, analyze AI bias, and document your creative process in a shared online journal.

This part of the project focuses on:
learning the tool → experimenting → documenting → reflecting

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Materials Required

• Computer with internet Access
• Microsoft Copilot

  Log in with your McMaster account

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Activities

Complete the following in order. Ask your professor or TA for support or feedback.

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[10 min] Set Up a Journal (Individual Work)

Create a document and include the following sections:

1. General Info
   • Your name
   • Group number
   • Tool used (Microsoft Copilot)
2. Experimentation
3. Final Story

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[1h20m] Learn & Experiment (Individual Work)

✅ Tutorials & Resources

• Read: Hafidz Zulkifli’s article Writing Stories with Illustrations with GPT-3 and DALL-E — A Short Exploration
• Learn about Prompting:

✅ Creative Task

In your Experimentation section, create an alternative visual narrative of The Rapid Decline:

• Generate a series of four images that follow the structure, tone, and emotional arc of the story.
• Maintain stylistic cohesion so your visuals feel like a unified graphic novel.
• Actively challenge AI bias.

  Copilot often defaults to white or stereotypical characters. Intentionally diversify representation, avoid generic “AI aesthetics” (plastic textures, smooth unrealistic lighting, hyper-glossy detail), and push toward personal, meaningful styles.

✅ Document Your Process

Create a table with four columns in the Experimentation section. For each attempted image (including the ones that failed) before or after the following:

1. Story Section
   • Copy/paste the excerpt from The Rapid Decline that you visualized.
2. Image
   • Insert all generated images, the four successful ones, and all of the unsuccessful ones (in a different chart).
3. Prompt
   • Copy/paste the exact prompt you used.
4. Comments (4–5 sentences). Reflect on:
   • What limitations or failures occurred?
   • What forms of bias did you notice?
   • How did you adjust your prompts?

Your grade values creative risk-taking, thoughtful reflection, and clear documentation.

✅ Assemble Your Story

In the Final Story section:

1. Select one image per story section.
2. Arrange the story excerpt + chosen image in sequence to form your graphic narrative.

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📤 Submission

Type	Description	Who Submits
Individual	Lastname-Name-Experimentation.pdf	Each student

⚠️ Follow the submission protocols carefully. Incorrect submissions may result in lost points.

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