Art

Art Department

Objectives of the Art Department

The objectives of the Art Department are to develop students’ creative abilities, cultivate aesthetic taste, and improve artistic thinking and visual arts skills. It aims to foster a love of art and introduce students to national and universal cultural values through various forms of visual art. Another key goal is to shape individuals capable of expressing their thoughts through artistic means. The department works to develop students’ artistic and creative abilities, increase their interest in visual arts, cultivate aesthetic appreciation, and provide mastery of different artistic techniques and materials. At the same time, it nurtures respect for national and world culture and encourages the ability to freely express one’s ideas through art.

Tasks of the Art Department

• Introduce students to the main types of visual arts (drawing, painting, composition, sculpture, decorative and applied arts) and teach them these disciplines.

• Develop creative thinking, imagination, and fantasy.

• Cultivate aesthetic taste and foster interest and love for art.

• Promote respect for national culture and artistic heritage.

• Improve manual skills through the study of artistic techniques.

• Encourage creative activity through participation in various exhibitions and competitions.

• Guide students in choosing a future profession and create a foundation for further education in the field of art.

Organization of the Educational Process

The Art Department conducts classes in groups consisting of preparatory classes (0a, 0ә, 0б, 0в, 0г) and students of grades 1, 2, 3, and 4. The total duration of the program is four years.

Academic Workload

Preparatory Class:

• Drawing, modeling, decorative and applied arts — 3 hours per week (ages 7–8–9)

• Drawing — 2 hours per week (ages 10–11)

• Composition — 3 hours per week (ages 10–11)

• Sculpture — 2 hours per week (ages 10–11)

• Computer graphics and design — 1 hour per week (ages 7–8, 9–10, 10–11)

• Plein air practice — 10 hours (summer period, one week; ages 7–8, 9–10, 10–11)

Main Class:

• Drawing: grades 1–2 — 3 hours per week, grades 3–4 — 4 hours

• Painting: grades 1–4 — 3 hours per week

• Easel composition: grade 1 — 3 hours, grades 2–4 — 2 hours

• Decorative composition: grades 2–4 — 1 hour

• Sculpture: grades 1–2 and 4 — 2 hours, grade 3 — 1 hour

• History of fine arts: grades 1–4 — 1 hour per week

• Computer graphics and design: grades 1–4 — 1 hour per week

• Elective subject: grades 3–4 — 1 hour per week

• Plein air practice: grades 1–2–3 — 22 hours (summer period, one week)

Preparation for the final exam.

Weekly study hours are calculated according to the number of classes.
Classes are conducted in groups. The duration of one lesson, according to the school’s regulations, is 40 minutes.

Children from grades 2–11 attend these clubs (1st and 2nd shifts). At the beginning of the academic year, 172 students were enrolled in the Art Department (a total of 9 classes, including 5 preparatory groups — 0a, 0ә, 0б, 0г, 0в; the remaining classes — 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a).

This academic year, 13 graduates completed their studies at the Art Department, successfully defended their diploma works, and received certificates. Academic performance — 100%.

An additional club for girls, “Skilled Hands”, is also active. The group includes 20 students. Instructor: Aminа Berkinovna Atauova.

The Art Department employs 9 teachers.

During the year, the teachers of the Art Department conducted various activities in accordance with the gymnasium’s development plan.

At the school, decorative work was carried out for events and holidays: corridors and classrooms were decorated in various thematic styles to create a special atmosphere for students and their parents.

In addition, an exhibition of decorative and applied arts titled “National Art — Heritage for Future Generations” was organized, featuring works in national styles created by students, teachers, and parents. The exhibits included embroidery, knitting, wooden and paper crafts, as well as other artisanal creations.

The goal of the exhibition was to develop students’ creative abilities, promote national values, and revive forgotten traditions of folk decorative and applied arts.