On the professional training system for art teachers at Shanghai Normal University
The article discusses the theoretical and practical aspects of the development of the system of professional training of art teachers at Shanghai Pedagogical University. The introduction shows the relevance of the research, presents the main issues requiring study, highlights previously unexplored problems, and indicates the object of research - the features of art education at Shanghai Pedagogical University. The purpose of the study is to identify the conceptual foundations of art education at Shanghai Pedagogical University and the prospects for improving this process. The main part shows the general characteristics of Shanghai Pedagogical University; The directions of activity of the Faculty of Fine Arts of Shanghai Pedagogical University are revealed; the work of the Department of Art and Pedagogical Education is shown; the conditions for training future artists-teachers are characterized. It is established that the process of art and pedagogical education is divided into five modules, namely: "Compulsory academic subjects", "Basic subjects in the specialty", "Compulsory elective", "Arbitrary optional discipline" and "Practical classes". All courses in these modules are mainly distributed over the first andsecond courses, the third course is transitional, linking the previous and the next. It is concluded that Shanghai Pedagogical University attaches great importance to the education of students' individuality in the conditions of elective courses and creative courses. At the same time, there are a number of problems that require further improvement, and therefore, the article suggests directions for further development of art education at Shanghai Pedagogical University.The results obtained can be used in the educational process at universities of culture and arts, in the development of the topics of advanced training courses and lectures.