Conditions for forming graphic competence of future specialists in the field of digital technologies in higher educational institutions

The problem of forming graphic competence of future specialists in the field of digital technologies in higher education institutions is highlighted. A number of negative factors that hinder the effective development of graphic competence are identified: a low level of initial professional training, which includes both graphic and pedagogical components at the pre-university stage; weak motivation for learning and professional activity, which is manifested through the choice of a profession that does not meet the student's personal interests; inconsistency of the learning process with students' expectations (too high or low complexity of educational components); individual personality characteristics that affect the level of interest and involvement in the educational process; insufficient integration of components (general, technical) of the specialty, which is manifested in weak interdisciplinary connections that could provide a holistic approach to the training of specialists. The purpose of the article is to determine the pedagogical conditions for the effective formation of graphic competence of specialists in the field of digital technologies in higher education institutions. It was found that the effectiveness of the educational process is significantly increased under the following pedagogical conditions: purposeful formation of positive motivation of higher education applicants; purposeful development of students' thinking activity; integration of pedagogical and engineering components of the specialty; analysis and assessment of the level of development of components of graphic competence. It was established that the use of 3D modeling, graphic editors and virtual simulators contributes to the development of practical skills necessary for the professional activities of specialists in the field of digital technologies.