## DIGA–4999 Capstone: AI Use & Documentation Report Template

Callout

This form is for documenting how you used AI tools ethically and transparently in your Capstone project. Be sure to integrate this documentation across your deliverables as needed.

Student Name:
Project Title:
Date:

### 1. Tools and Purposes

For each AI tool used in your project, copy the section below and fill in the details:

- Tool Name:
  Name of the AI tool (e.g., ChatGPT, Midjourney, RunwayML)
- Purpose of Use:
  Why you used it—e.g., generating concept art, script prompts, voice synthesis, code assist.
- Project Stage:
  At what stage you used it—Concept, Planning, Production, or Post-Production.
- Was this output used in the final project?
  [Yes / No] (If yes, briefly describe how)
- Examples (repeat these blocks if you used multiple tools):
  - Tool Name: Midjourney
    Purpose of Use:Generated concept visuals for character design
    Project Stage:Pre-Production / Concept Development
    Was this output used in the final project?: No — used as visual inspiration only
  - Tool Name: ChatGPT
    Purpose of Use:Edited script drafts and refined dialogue
    Project Stage: Planning & Production
    Was this output used in the final project?: Yes — final dialogue lines were adapted

### 2. AI-Generated Content

Describe any AI-generated content that appears in your final project (such as text, images, sound, code):

- Description of AI Content Used in Final Work:
  Provide a clear description of each AI-generated component
- Edited or Transformed by You?
  [Yes / No]
- If yes, describe how:
  Explain how you modified or integrated it

### 3. AI as Process Support

Explain any ways AI supported your workflow without contributing direct content. Examples include brainstorming, summarizing research, scheduling tasks, or prototyping:

AI Process Role:
Describe how AI was used to support your project beyond content generation

### 4. Ethical Reflection

Write 1–2 paragraphs reflecting on your use of AI, thoughtfully considering:

- Transparency: Did you explicitly acknowledge AI contributions?
- Creativity vs. Automation: How did AI support—not replace—your original creative work?
- Authorship & Attribution: How did you ensure credit and rights are clear?
- Bias & Fairness: Did you consider data sourcing, algorithmic bias, or representation issues?

Your Ethical Reflection:

### 5. Documentation Across Deliverables

Where did you indicate or disclose the use of AI in your project?

Check all that apply:

Project Proposal

Pre-Production Design

Project Brief

Showcase Presentation

Final Reflection Essay

Within media assets themselves (e.g. credits, alt-text, captions)

Other: ________

### 6. Optional: Unused AI Experiments

If you tested AI-generated drafts or versions that were not included in the final submission, describe briefly why they aren’t used:

Unused AI Outputs (Optional):