Аннотация
The article examines the possibilities and importance of forming the aesthetic culture of future social educators through fine art. Aesthetic culture as part of the cultural competence of a social pedagogue contributes to the rehabilitation of students who find themselves in various life situations, helping them make effective decisions, social pedagogical support for parents of students, maintaining a comfortable environment in the teaching staff. Although the history of research in the field of formation of aesthetic culture of students is deep, future social educators should effectively use it in their activities, form aesthetic culture through fine art, as a subject of new research, requires research and experience. The analysis of the concept of aesthetic culture is carried out, the structure of aesthetic culture in scientific works is considered. The works of domestic and foreign scientists were analyzed on the problem of the study. During the experiment, the level of aesthetic culture of future social educators was determined using a questionnaire. The students of the experimental group were given a short course compiled by the authors and a workshop from fine art specialists. The course topics cover the basic concepts of aesthetic culture and the possibilities of fine art in the activities of a social pedagogue, and the specifics of its application. At the workshop, students get acquainted with the works of art, supplemented their knowledge related to the transmission of their thoughts and moods through the techniques of fine art. The results of the research practice are analyzed, the effectiveness of the course and the workshop in the formation of the aesthetic culture of future social educators through fine art is determined, conclusions are drawn.