Lillebø has a varied background with a bachelor's degree in engineering and further education in English. She has worked as a translator, teacher, and journalist. Like many others in the language and media industry, she has noticed how AI tools are taking over more and more tasks.
– AI has taken many of the assignments I used to get. But I've always been curious by nature, so I decided to understand more about what's actually happening, says Lillebø.
Gained greater understanding
Lillebø took the course AI and Music at UiA as an online study program. The micro-course worth 2.5 credit points gave her insight into both artificial intelligence and music technology.
For her, the course is more about seeing and exploring what AI can actually do.
– I've played around a lot with what I learned, both as a course instructor and when I play instruments. Among other things, we learned to isolate tones, so that I can play my part to an orchestra or just one or two other instruments. That was really fun, says Lillebø.
She has also created music at home for her own enjoyment.
Three sessions over one semester
The course is structured as an online study program with three digital sessions during the semester, which suited Lillebø well.
What she highlights as most valuable is the combination of academic depth and flexible learning.
– The teacher was skilled, and my fellow students very engaged. I learned an enormous amount from all of them. Moreover, online study provides the freedom to learn when it suits you best, says Lillebø.
Recommends the course to others
When asked whether she would recommend the program to others, the answer comes quickly.
– Yes, without a doubt. It's a fantastic way to broaden your horizons, no matter where you are in life, says Lillebø.
And this will hardly be her last continuing education course.
– When you can study in this way, it's easy to want more. I think it's important that adults continue to be curious. For me, it's about never stopping learning – and taking joy in everything you can discover along the way, says Lillebø.