Formation of Art Design Skills (Crossover Point) in the Process of University Education

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Abstract Introduction: The actualization of crossover point design activities in modern artistic practice is due to the growing mass demand for entertainment. The musical and theater project involves the introduction of new technologies. Creation of synthesized art “crossover-projects” requires the efforts of a group of managers and performers, taking into account the demands of the art market, their complex perception by a wide audience, and non-traditional approaches to staging classical works, taking into account the peculiarities of the location. Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to characterize art “crossover-projects” in the context of present culture and to reveal the method of preparation of future specialists to art design during getting university education. The article analyzes the methodology of training future specialists for art design in the process of their university education. The need for such an approach is due to the fact that the functioning of artistic culture in public practice is carried out in accordance with the laws of business, in which the commercial component is of decisive importance. Modern art projects have a high cost, as they involve the support and participation of creative individuals and groups. Results: The growing demand for modern cultural projects containing a creative search, creative component has made it necessary to introduce the corresponding disciplines into the KNUKiM (Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts) curriculum for master students of creative specialties (audiovisual art and production, theatrical art, musical art, choreographic art), as well as design protection of graduation work in the form of a master’s creative project. The formation of a creative project within the framework of a master’s program is an important element of the formation of skills of the theorist and the practice of artistic culture in their harmonious combination. Discussion: The phenomenon of design activity - “crossover point” and its distribution in modern artistic practice are characterized. Their polyfunctionalism, “manufacturability” and focus on mass character induce to creative methods that are not burdened with the experience of the past. Indicative in this respect is the design activity of Filevskaya - art manager, sponsor of many projects dedicated to Ukrainian avant-garde art, founder of the public organization “Malevich Institute”. Her work fits into the concept of “crossover projects”. Conclusion: Preparation for art design within the framework of university education provides for the necessary lines of intersection of various art branches, specialties and specializations, encouraging students to create a synthetic artistic product at the intersection of various types of arts and aesthetic and artistic traditions, since the “purity” of art is no longer a criterion for creativity and professional success.