Theoretical analysis of the relationship between practical classes and extracurricular activities as a means of increasing the effectiveness of professional art education in a university

Practical training is presented as an integral component of the vocational education system. Organization of practical classes in different educational institutions is analyzed. The analysis confirms the relevance of this issue today. The study proposes a new approach to the organization of practical classes at a university. Thus, it is shown that extracurricular activities may be integrated into the educational process as demonstrated by the authors’ method of conducting practical classes for metal artists, which allows graduates to easily adapt to a professional career.