Creative AI: Mastering Generative Adversarial Networks Training Course

Introduction

Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) are a powerful class of neural networks that have taken the field of machine learning by storm. By pitting two networks—a generator and a discriminator—against each other in a zero-sum game, GANs can learn to create highly realistic images, music, and text. This unique adversarial training process enables them to produce entirely new and convincing data, pushing the boundaries of what AI can create.

This five-day training program is designed to provide you with a hands-on and in-depth understanding of GANs. You will learn the core principles, explore various GAN architectures, and apply your knowledge to build and train your own generative models. By the end of this course, you will be able to create stunning, original content using one of the most exciting tools in modern AI.

Duration 5 days

Target Audience This course is for data scientists, machine learning engineers, and researchers who are familiar with the fundamentals of neural networks and have experience with a deep learning framework like TensorFlow or PyTorch.

Objectives

  • To understand the fundamental principles and architecture of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs).
  • To master the implementation of both the generator and discriminator networks.
  • To learn how to apply GANs for image synthesis and manipulation.
  • To gain practical experience with conditional GANs (cGANs).
  • To explore advanced GAN architectures like DCGANs, CycleGANs, and StyleGANs.
  • To understand and address the common challenges of training GANs, such as mode collapse.
  • To apply GANs to real-world creative projects.
  • To gain an introduction to Wasserstein GANs (WGANs) for stable training.
  • To develop a systematic approach to evaluating GAN-generated output.
  • To explore the ethical considerations of using generative models.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Generative Models

  • The concept of generative vs. discriminative models.
  • The history of generative models.
  • A high-level overview of the GAN framework.
  • An analogy of the GAN training process (artist vs. art critic).
  • A conceptual walkthrough of the GAN's training loop.

Module 2: Building Your First GAN

  • The core components of a simple GAN.
  • Implementing a basic generator and discriminator in a deep learning framework.
  • Training the generator and discriminator in an adversarial loop.
  • A hands-on exercise with generating simple synthetic data.
  • An introduction to the loss functions for GANs.

Module 3: The DCGAN Architecture

  • The use of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) in GANs.
  • The DCGAN architecture and its components.
  • A practical guide to implementing a DCGAN for image generation.
  • The role of batch normalization in stabilizing training.
  • A discussion on the importance of architectural design.

Module 4: Training Challenges and Solutions

  • The problem of mode collapse and its causes.
  • The use of different optimizers and learning rates.
  • Techniques for improving training stability.
  • A practical guide to debugging GAN training.
  • A discussion on the importance of hyperparameter tuning.

Module 5: Conditional GANs (cGANs)

  • The concept of conditional generation.
  • The architecture of a conditional GAN.
  • A practical guide to implementing a cGAN for generating images based on labels.
  • The role of embedding layers for conditional information.
  • A hands-on exercise with a cGAN project.

Module 6: Image-to-Image Translation with CycleGANs

  • The problem of unpaired image translation.
  • The architecture of the CycleGAN.
  • The use of cycle consistency loss.
  • A practical guide to implementing a CycleGAN for style transfer.
  • A discussion on the benefits of using an adversarial loss.

Module 7: Latent Space and StyleGAN

  • The concept of a latent space and its importance.
  • The architecture of StyleGAN.
  • The role of a mapping network and synthesis network.
  • A practical guide to manipulating images in the latent space.
  • A discussion on how to generate high-resolution images.

Module 8: Wasserstein GANs (WGANs)

  • The limitations of the Jensen-Shannon divergence in GANs.
  • The concept of the Wasserstein distance.
  • The architecture of a WGAN.
  • The role of a critic instead of a discriminator.
  • A discussion on the benefits of WGANs for stable training.

Module 9: Evaluation Metrics for GANs

  • The challenge of objectively evaluating GAN-generated output.
  • The use of the Inception Score (IS).
  • The use of the Frechet Inception Distance (FID).
  • A hands-on exercise to calculate evaluation metrics.
  • A discussion on the importance of human evaluation.

Module 10: The Ethics of Generative Models

  • The societal impact of GANs.
  • The potential for malicious use of deepfakes and fake content.
  • The challenges of copyright and ownership.
  • Strategies for mitigating ethical risks.
  • A discussion on the responsible use of AI.

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport Pick Up is provided by the institute. Accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

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