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Chair of Fine Arts

Updated: 3/25/2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Attention to applicants!

The entrance test programs can be found at the following link.

 

We offer you to see the catalog of creative works of the Department of Fine Arts and Design dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Faculty and the 100th anniversary of the University. 

We invite you to read an article by Associate Professor Nadiya Postolova "Preparation of the Chair of Fine Arts and Design for the Twentieth Anniversary."

 
 

    The specialty of Fine Arts was established in 1998, and the Department of Fine Arts was created in 2001. From the first days it was headed by the People's Artist of Ukraine, Professor Volodymyr Chupryna. The department employs extraordinary teachers, because they are not only teachers, but also professional artists. The activity of the department is organized at the proper level, where respect, professionalism and humanity are the first factors of work. Teachers are the representatives of most schools and areas of contemporary national art, so students have the opportunity to get acquainted with different views on art, various techniques and, in the midst of this diversity, to form their individual self.

     Teachers of the department constantly keep in touch with their colleagues in Ukraine and abroad, are interested in creative achievements, aware of all the processes that take place in the artistic life of the country. This is a big plus for modern artist-educator, who thanks to this is freely orientated in contemporary art, has the opportunity to show his work in any corner of the world and see achievements of colleagues. In addition, the constant process of communication between artists of the world has ensured that peripheral art does not exist today and young people do not have to go to study in another city, but you can do it here in our university, where talented professionals, and most importantly - professional artists will provide them with the necessary high-level knowledge.


Currently working in the Department:

  • Head of the Department of Fine Arts and Design - Candidate of pedagogical sciences, associate professor of the department, member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine - Vitaliy Rakovich;

  • Professor, National Artist of Ukraine, Honorary Academician of the National Academy of Arts of Ukraine Volodymyr Chuprina;

  •  Associate Professor, Honored Artist of Ukraine Olga Honobolina;

  • Associate Professor, member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine - Stanislav Kurak;

  • Candidate of Arts, Associate Professor - Anna Bilyk;

  • Candidate of Art Studies, Senior Lecturer, Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine - Olga Gulyayeva;

  • Lecturer of the department, member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine - Anna Kashuba;

  • Department teacher - Anastasia Ishchenko;

  • The assistant of the department is Yulia Gritsenko

  • Department teacher – Yuliia Stefuryshyna.

 

   The professional make-up of the department is engaged in scientific, methodical, organizational work and creative activity. To insure high quality of the education, members of the department have developed and published methodical articles and recommendations, scientific articles and journals.

   Students learn and actively engage in science work with problem groups: “Graphics and learning” - science curriculum associate professor Kurak S.P., “Space and its modern interpretation” - science curriculum associate professor Honobolina O.Ch. The active work of the staff allows the students to explore their creative potential and self-actualize at universal and regional art shows, regional student plein-airs, and All-Ukrainian art competitions.

   The tradition for the department was the All-Ukrainian plein airs: “Lazurne-2016”, “Lazurne-2017”, “Sea of colors-2018”, “Sea of colors -2019” and the All-Ukrainian scientific conferences “Formation of creative activities of students of creative specialties in higher education” (8–9.09.2018 p. Kherson - v. Zalizny Port; 11-15.09.2019 p. Kherson - v. Zalizny Port). Photographs from the plein air can be seen here.

   At the foundation of the department, there is a mission for preparing highly qualified professionals for the cultivation of the cultural and creative areas of Ukraine: artists, educators (higher education in Fine art). The department is engaged in training student in full-time forms of education for following courses: fine art, decorative art and pedagogy.

   List of disciplines according to the primary plan for the bachelor's degree: Philosophy; History of Ukraine; Ukrainian language (for professional knowledge); Foreign language; Ecology; Civil safety; Physical education; Psychology and pedagogy:general and special; Fundamentals of scientific studies; Theory and History of art (Fundamentals of art criticism, History of plastic art, History of Ukrainian culture, History of culture); Decorative art; Theory of color; Painting; Drawing; Composition; The sculpture and plastic anatomy; Methodology of the art education; Mesum knowledge; Ethics, Aesthetics / Sociology; Law / Politology; Exclusive technology in painting / Original graphic; Techniques of easel painting / Computer graphics; Monumental painting / Techniques of digital graphics; Material  knowledge in painting / Foundations of art.

    List of disciplines according to the primary plan for the master’s degree: Philosophy and the methodology of science; Fundamentals of science and technology; Intellectual ownership; Pedagogy and psychology of hifgher education; Methodology for teaching of special; Scenography; Advanced information and technology in the field of fine art; Analysis of the creative work and exhibition activity; Theory of the modern art.

 
 

 Contacts

 

 

Head of Department: Vitaly Rakovich

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Senior Laboratory Assistant: Evgeniya Melnik

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Official Telegram Group: t.me/kafedra_omd   
 

 

 

 

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Updated: 5/20/2023

Suggestions and recommendations on the content of educational and professional programs of the department can be found at the link.

Also, we invite you to the official group of the chair in Telegram  – t.me/kafedra_omd

Новини кафедри


  • Monday, June 16, 2025

    DEFENSE OF QUALIFICATION WORKS 2025 🔸

    🎓 Department of Fine Arts and Design, Kherson State University

    This year’s defense of qualification works turned into a true celebration of creativity, innovation, and professional growth of our students!

    🖌️ The diversity of genres and themes is truly impressive:
    – Lyrical and decorative still life
    – Digital landscapes
    – Graphic series based on Edgar Allan Poe’s works
    – Character concepts
    – Corporate identity design
    – Papier-mâché sculptural compositions
    – And for the first time – plasticine stop motion animation!

    💻 The students demonstrated mastery of both classical and modern techniques – from ink and watercolor to Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and Krita. Their works harmoniously combine academic foundations with personal expression, stylization with respect for tradition, plasticity of form with expressive color palettes.

    🔍 Especially noteworthy are projects that explore contemporary visual challenges – war and emigration, brand identity, mythological imagery, and cultural interpretation of literary classics.

    💬 Sincere thanks to the academic advisors for their guidance and support, and to the students – for the inspiration and depth of their artistic visions.

    🔹 Ahead lie new achievements, but today we are simply proud of you! 💙


  • Wednesday, June 11, 2025

    🎨 Today, the Educational and Scientific Institute of Arts at Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University hosted the opening of an exhibition showcasing creative academic works by students of the Faculty of Culture and Arts at Kherson State University. 🖌 The exhibition featured artworks created by students during the on-site learning week, presented in various painting and graphic techniques. Among the works were: ▪️ landscapes from different parts of Ukraine — including Ivano-Frankivsk region and the students’ native Kherson region ▪️ human figure sketches ▪️ portraits ▪️ creative decorative compositions 🤝 The organization of the exhibition marks another important step in the ongoing partnership between higher education institutions in the fields of culture and the arts. During the opening event, Volodymyr Fedorak, Director of the Institute of Arts at PNU, Nataliia Tereshchenko, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Culture and Arts at KSU, and faculty members from both universities discussed plans for implementing joint projects in the 2025–2026 academic year. 🎭 Collaborative creativity unites, inspires, and shapes a new cultural perspective!


  • Friday, June 06, 2025

    5 червня 2025 року Робота з майстерні над творчими роботами. Майстер клас від викладачки образотворчого мистецтва і дизайну Гриценко Юлії на тему "Пейзаж в техніці акрилового живопису" для здобувачів 4 курсу.


  • Thursday, June 05, 2025

    During the on-campus learning week, students of the Department of Fine Arts and Design completed a variety of academic and creative assignments. Among them were graphic sketches from life, capturing the figures of dancers during choreography classes, and architectural sketches of Shevchenko Street near the main building of Kherson State University.

    Additionally, they worked productively in open-air sessions (plein air painting), creating expressive artworks inspired by the natural beauty of Taras Shevchenko City Park.


  • Wednesday, May 28, 2025

    🎨 Congratulations on winning the Grand Prix!

    Mariia Kozak has been awarded the Grand Prix at the International Art Competition "Ukraine–Spring: On the Alley of Ukrainian Stars"! 🌟
    🏆 Her artwork, titled "Spring Near the Borshchivka", beautifully captures the spirit of spring in her native land.
    📍 Borshchivka is a river near the village of Veletenske, Kherson region, where the artist lives.
    🎨 Technique: canvas, oil painting.

    We sincerely celebrate Mariia's success and wish her continued artistic inspiration and new creative achievements!

Contacts

Evgenia Melnyk

Kherson State University,
Faculty of Arts and kultyry,
Department of Art and Design

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