MODERN METHODS OF TEACHING DRAFTING AND VISUAL ARTS IN SCHOOLS

Аннотация

This article highlights the importance of modern pedagogical technologies, digital tools, and interactive methods in teaching drafting and visual arts in schools. The author analyzes the potential for enhancing spatial thinking and graphic literacy through the use of graphic software such as Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, and SketchUp in drafting lessons. It is also noted that the use of digital portfolios, interactive whiteboards, tablets, and graphic tablets in visual arts classes contributes to the development of students’ creative potential and strengthens interdisciplinary connections. The article recommends integrated teaching of drafting and art based on the principles of the STEAM approach, critical thinking, and problem-based learning. Keywords: Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, CorelDRAW, Krita, drafting, visual arts, 3D modeling, SketchUp, Blender, graphics. PURPOSE: The main purpose of this article is to analyze ways to effectively use modern pedagogical technologies and digital tools in teaching drawing and fine arts in schools, and to identify approaches that serve to develop graphic literacy and creative activity in students based on innovative methods. Выпуск журнала №-28 Часть–1_Июнь –2025 109 MODERN EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT MATERIALS AND METHODS: During the study, modern pedagogical approaches were used in teaching drawing and fine arts. The main focus was on developing students' aesthetic taste and creative thinking skills. Practical classes were organized on the basis of interactive teaching methods, visual materials, graphic programs, and digital technologies, such as multimedia tools. DISCUSSION AND RESULTS: The results of the study showed that the use of modern methods, in particular digital technologies, graphic programs and interactive tools in teaching drawing and fine arts, has a significant positive impact on the development of students' aesthetic taste, figurative thinking and drawing skills. The use of digital tools not only increased the efficiency of the teaching process, but also developed students' technological literacy. Based on the data collected during the study, the need to integrate interactive and digital methods into drawing and fine arts education was substantiated. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, it can be said that the effective use of modern methods - interactive approaches, digital technologies and visual aids - in teaching drawing and fine arts is an important factor in developing students' aesthetic taste, creative thinking and practical skills. Thus, it has been proven that the integration of modern digital tools into drawing and fine arts education is relevant not only for optimizing the learning process, but also for increasing the adaptability of young people to modern information technologies. In the future, the development of methodological recommendations in this direction and further improvement of digital educational tools are important scientific and practical tasks. As our President noted: “The more educated our children are when they leave school, the faster the economy sectors based on high technologies will develop, and many social problems will be solved. Therefore, when I say that the threshold of a New Uzbekistan begins with school, I think that all our people support this idea”. In the modern educational process, one of the urgent tasks is to reveal the creative potential of students, develop their aesthetic taste, spatial thinking and technical skills. In particular, drawing and fine arts play an important role in the individual development of young people, their ability to perceive aesthetics, and the Выпуск журнала №-28 Часть–1_Июнь –2025 110 MODERN EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT formation of a design culture. Today's global digitalization and rapid development of information technologies require the introduction of new approaches and tools in teaching these subjects. Therefore, in addition to traditional methods, interactive, project-based, digital and integrated approaches are gaining importance. Digital technologies not only provide interactivity in drawing and fine arts, but also allow students to create and display their creative works in a digital environment. For example: Creating drawings and images using graphic programs (Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, CorelDRAW, Krita); Creating drawings and images using graphic programs (Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, CorelDRAW, Krita) not only increases students' digital literacy, but also expands their creative expression tools. With the help of these programs, students will have the opportunity to accurately and aesthetically express graphic design, technical drawings, compositions and decorative works. While AutoCAD allows you to create drawings with millimeter accuracy in drafting, decorative graphics, posters, and graphic design elements are created using Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW. As a free graphics editor, Krita is used to create digital illustrations and sketches in fine arts classes. Working with spati