Sara Peretti, Federica Caruso, Maria Chiara Pino, Fabio Franchi, Francesco Smarra, Daniele Frigioni, Tania Di Mascio
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(https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-067-009)
Abstract
Advancements in digital technologies based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) have made music a constant presence in teenagers’ lives, providing them with a means of creative expression and personality shaping. Among the most significant musical activities for promoting teenagers’ well-being is the ability to actively create and modify musical tracks, particularly in the field of electroacoustic music, which integrates both acoustic and electronic sounds. However, current AI-based digital technologies for electroacoustic music creation often lack dedicated learning paths, and they are targeted only at experts, limiting their accessibility. The ARTECOM project was conceived to address these issues, aiming to develop AI-based digital installations in strategic urban locations to encourage even non-expert teenagers, especially those facing economic and social barriers to art access, to engage in electroacoustic music creation. This paper presents the initial steps of the project, including a preliminary study on profiling the target participants and their context of use.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Big Five Theory, Electroacoustic Music, Inclusivity, Personality, Technology Enhancing Learning, Teenagers
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