CONTENT FULL AND FEATURES OF THE STUDY OF MATERIAL SCIENCE IN THE TRAINING OF BACHELORS OF DECORATIVE ART

Abstract

The article is devoted to the problems of training bachelors of decorative arts. The research was carried outusing the methods of analysis, synthesis, comparison, abstraction and generalization. The importance of studyingmaterials science in decorative arts in general and as a component of professional training of future specialistsin particular is shown. The substantive part of the study of the discipline, along with the acquaintance of highereducation students with the basics of materials science as a science and a list of basic properties of materialsshould include a wide range of different groups of materials. Such groups of materials and products shouldinclude metallic materials and products; wood materials and products; ceramic materials and products; glass and glass products; materials and products made of natural stone; materials and products based on polymersand mineral binders; textile materials and products; leather and fur.The importance of a detailed study of various properties of materials is proved. At the same time, alongwith the study of the basic physical, mechanical and chemical properties of materials, increased attentionshould be paid to those properties that must be considered by bachelors of decorative arts in the processof future professional activity. Such groups of properties include: technological, which characterize the abilityof the material to perceive various technological operations to change the shape, size, and individual propertiesof the product; operational, which are related to the operating conditions and (or) environmental impact;ecological, which characterize the degree of impact of the material on the environment and living organisms;aesthetic, which characterize the level of artistic expression of the material.The expediency of acquainting higher education students with the main groups of methods of processingmaterials and products, namely – by plastic deformation, by cutting, and using thermal methods is shown aswell. The importance of studying different methods of surface treatment of products (painting, varnishing,enameling, nickel plating, chrome plating) is emphasized, as such methods have not only an aestheticcomponent but also serve as an important component of product protection from various external factors.