DIDACTIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPING STUDENTS' COMPETENCE IN PERCEIVING WORKS OF FICTION THROUGH SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS

ABSTRACT This article explores the didactic opportunities for developing students’ competence in perceiving works of visual art through specialized subjects. It examines the pedagogical foundations for fostering students’ ability to perceive works of visual art, understand their content, analyze artistic images, interpret compositional solutions, and evaluate the aesthetic and artistic characteristics of artworks. The article also highlights the importance of employing effective pedagogical methods, interactive teaching technologies, and creative assignments in visual arts education. Furthermore, it substantiates the role of specialized subjects in developing students’ artistic and aesthetic thinking, creative abilities, independent thinking, and competence in conducting an in-depth analysis of artworks. In addition, the article discusses the possibilities of improving students’ abilities to consciously perceive and aesthetically evaluate works of visual art through the application of systematic and competency-based approaches in the educational process. Keywords: visual arts, artistic perception, perception competence, specialized subjects, didactic opportunities, artistic and aesthetic thinking, composition, artwork analysis, creative abilities, aesthetic education, pedagogical technologies, competency-based approach.