Abstract
The purpose of the article is to consider the specifics of the formation of the professional and aesthetic readiness of future teachers of fine arts. The empirical study involved 94 students of 1-4 years studying in the specialties "Technology and Fine Arts" and "Fine Arts and Drawing" in universities in Russia and Kazakhstan. Empirical research has revealed the predominance of algorithmic and stimulating-productive levels that are not characterized by an independent creative nature of activity, as well as the successful conscious and systematic application of analysis and assessment in new situations. Received: 11 September 2022 / Accepted: 17 February 2022 / Published: 5 March 2023