Aestheticization of the Educational Environment as a Factor in the Formation of the Aesthetic Consciousness of Future Designers and Artists in Higher Education Institutions

Aim. The relevance of the study is determined by the need to form aesthetic consciousness in future designers and artists. This is important for the development of their creative and professional competencies. The aim of the research is to study the influence of aestheticization of the educational environment on the students’ aesthetic consciousness. Methodology. The research employed the following methods: questionnaire surveys, statistical data processing, comparative analysis, observation, and experiment. Results. The obtained results showed that aestheticization of the environment contributes to the development of aesthetic knowledge and skills. It increases the level of students’ aesthetic consciousness, reflecting their ability to express creative concepts and evaluate artistic phenomena. Conclusions. It is concluded that the aesthetic environment affects the development of professional qualities of future designers and artists. Originality. The academic novelty of the study is expanded understanding of the role of aestheticization of the educational space. Research prospects include studying the influence of individual elements of the aesthetic environment on the students’ professional development.