Development of children's creative independence in visual activity

The development of creative independence is the most important prerequisite for personal self-determination and self-realization of the child. This article examines the concept of creative independence, and for the first time formulates its definition in relation to children's visual activities. The characteristic features of creative independence in the context of primary school age are investigated on the basis of a humanistic and personality-oriented approach. The conclusion is drawn that creative independence finds its embodiment in the author's artistic images based on the processing of individual impressions of the surrounding reality and expressing a child's worldview. The role of experimental activity and artistic reflection is emphasized. The result of the study is a description of the pedagogical conditions for the development of creative independence in primary school, based on motivational, cognitive and activity structural components.