# Creative Perspectives: Architectural Concepts with AI > With the advent of image-generative platforms and their ability to create concepts and themes faster than traditional modeling, many individuals—whether familiar with the field or not—are using their imagination to develop innovative ideas. In this competitive environment, desig… ## At a glance - Format: On-demand course - Price: €105.00 (list €125.00) - Difficulty: Beginner - Duration: 8 Hours - Schedule: Sep 21-22, 2024 - Instructors: Harshdeep Arora - Categories: Architectural Design, Artificial Intelligence, Design Workshops - Software: Midjourney, ControlNet, Stable Diffusion, Adobe After Effects - Students: 28 - Rating: 5.0 / 5 - Canonical: https://paacademy.com/course/creative-perspectives - Enroll: https://paacademy.com/course/creative-perspectives --- ## About this course Creative Perspectives: Architectural Concepts with AI is a workshop on PAACADEMY that teaches designers to use Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and ControlNet for concept development, mood board creation, and image editing. The workshop concludes with a video production phase using Runway, Immersity AI, and Adobe After Effects to turn AI-generated images into project videos for clients and social media. No prior AI tool experience is required. ## What you'll learn - **Mastering Image Generation: Leveraging Midjourney for Architectural Concepts** - **Exploring Creative Command Techniques for Mood Boards and Themes** - **Enhancing Your Design Process with Stable Diffusion and ControlNet** - **Creating Engaging Project Videos Using AI and Premiere Pro/After Effects** - **Developing Publishable-Quality Designs Through Precise Image Editing** ## Methodology This workshop will teach the tips and tricks of precise image creation using prompting techniques for mood board creation, concept exploration, theme development, and social media. We will focus on using Midjourney to master its use and achieve concepts that align with the designer’s vision and reflect the theme of their project. This workshop will explore the extensive range of commands available to create unique images, personalize them, and edit them to achieve publishable-quality designs. Additionally, we will cover the basics of Stable Diffusion and its use as an alternative or supplement to Midjourney, including upscaling and editing images locally. Finally, we will learn how to use these still images to create project videos for clients and social media using Immersity AI, Runway, and Premiere Pro/After Effects. Students will develop themes and create engaging videos as their final project. ## Curriculum ### Session 1 - Intro + PAACADEMY Updates (09:40) - Lecture (16:57) - Refining AI Image Prompts (36:18) - Enhancing Midjourney Image Quality (01:03:22) - Advanced Midjourney Prompt Techniques (01:03:40) - Exploring Stable Diffusion Techniques (01:04:39) ### Session 2 - AI Art Generation Techniques (36:42) - Enhancing image generation (01:10:27) - Upscaling Methods Overview (01:02:31) - Creating Movement from Still Images (50:37) - Creating 3D Motion Videos (45:33) ## FAQ ### How is ControlNet used with Stable Diffusion for architectural image generation? ControlNet is a conditioning model that works alongside Stable Diffusion to give designers precise spatial and compositional control over generated images. Instead of relying solely on text prompts, ControlNet accepts inputs such as depth maps, edge detection images, line drawings, or pose references to guide where the model places structure, mass, and detail. In architectural workflows, this allows designers to use existing plans, sections, or 3D renders as generation references, producing AI-enhanced visuals that remain spatially coherent with the original design intent. This workshop covers ControlNet as part of the Stable Diffusion workflow for concept editing and image refinement. ### What does the Creative Perspectives workshop at PAACADEMY cover? The workshop covers Midjourney in depth, including its full command range for mood board creation, concept exploration, theme development, and social media use, with a focus on achieving precise prompting outcomes that align with a designer's vision. It then introduces Stable Diffusion as a local alternative for upscaling and editing using ControlNet. The final phase teaches how to animate and sequence still AI images into project videos using Immersity AI, Runway, and Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, ending with a final project combining theme development and video production. ### Is this AI workshop suitable for designers with no prior experience in Midjourney or Stable Diffusion? Yes. The workshop is designed for designers who want to integrate AI image generation into their workflow, whether or not they have used these tools before. The course begins with the fundamentals of Midjourney prompting before progressing to more advanced command techniques, then introduces Stable Diffusion as a supplement. Prior architectural or design experience is beneficial for understanding how to apply these tools to concept development and client communication, but no coding or technical AI knowledge is required. ### What will I produce by the end of the Creative Perspectives workshop? Participants will develop a complete set of AI-generated concept images across multiple architectural themes, refined using Midjourney's editing commands and Stable Diffusion with ControlNet for upscaling and local adjustments. The final project is an AI-generated project video combining still images into a sequenced, animated output using Immersity AI, Runway, and Adobe After Effects, suitable for client presentations or social media publishing.