Designers and the study of visual culture

At the annual scientific forum "AIU-2025: Kazakhstan and the International Educational Space: Cooperation for the Future", traditionally held at our university, undergraduate and graduate students studying in the group of educational programs B031 Fashion, Design (OP "Architectural Design") took part in the section "ARTSPHERE. CREATIVE. VISUAL CULTURE".

Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor Kaiyrtai Zhakupovich and Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor Baimurat Ermaganbetovich Ospanov delivered welcoming remarks. They emphasized the importance of holding scientific and practical events of this format as a key platform for knowledge exchange, discussing current research issues, and developing the academic community. Particular attention was paid to the role of student research and the need for active student engagement in research activities that foster professional competencies and scientific thinking.

The section featured a lively academic discussion on current issues in art, design, visual culture, and the creative industries. Students, faculty, and academic advisors expressed keen interest in the research presented, posed questions to the speakers, exchanged opinions, and discussed current trends in the art industry and the role of design in the cultural and academic spaces.

Based on the results of the section, the following papers were recognized as the best:

First Place Diploma:

Adambaeva A. S., Master's student, Program 7M02101 – Design

Second Place Diploma:

- Murzatova A. S., First-year Master's student, Program 7M02101 – Design

-Akimzhanova B. R., First-year Master's student, Program 7M02101 – Design

Third Place Diploma:

- Bekbau F. B., First-year student, Program 6B02102 – Design, Baltagozhina A. K., First-year student, Program 6B02102 – Design

- Baqytqali M. N., Second-year student, Program 6B02105 – Graphic Design

- Ott A. N., Fifth-year student, Program 6B02101 – Design