Academia Polonica

SCULPTURE FOR DESIGNERS: TEACHING METHODS IN PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Denys Adamovych — 2025-06-30

This article explores the role of sculpture in the professional training of designers and examines effective methodological approaches to its teaching in higher education. The relevance of three-dimensional thinking in unlocking the creative potential of future designers is substantiated. The study is based on the analysis of current educational programs, pedagogical strategies, and practical teaching experience. It highlights key principles of sculpture instruction that develop spatial thinking, artistic perception, and professional competencies. The use of interactive methods, digital tools, and integrated approaches is analyzed. The results show that combining traditional and innovative techniques enhances the assimilation of material, stimulates creative thinking, and better prepares students for professional practice in design. The findings have practical value for improving the content and methodology of sculpture courses within design education.

ZUM MILITÄRISCHEN DISKURS ALS EINEM WESENTLICHEN BESTANDTEIL DES INSTITUTIONELLEN DISKURSES

Olena Buhaichuk — 2025-06-30

Der Beitrag untersucht militärischen Diskurs als spezifische Form eines breiteren Phänomens des institutionellen Diskurses. Institutioneller Diskurs bezieht sich auf kommunikative Praktiken, die innerhalb und zwischen sozialen Institutionen stattfinden und durch ihre sozialen, politischen und historischen Kontexte geprägt sind. Der militärische Diskurs stellt einen besonderen Typ dar, der sich durch Verwendung militärisch-technischer Termini sowie durch spezifische Normen, Werte und Machtstrukturen auszeichnet. Dieser Diskurs wird nicht nur in militärischen Einrichtungen selbst, sondern auch in breiterer Gesellschaft und Medien reproduziert, wobei er sowohl Wahrnehmung von Konflikten als auch Legitimation militärischer Aktivitäten beeinflusst. Die Analyse zeigt, dass militärischer Diskurs als eine Form institutionalisierten Wissens und Kommunikationsverhaltens mit klaren gesellschaftlichen und politischen Zielen verbunden ist, die weit über den technischen oder taktischen Bereich hinausgehen. Militärische Fachbegriffe und die Sprache der Sicherheitspolitik werden als Werkzeuge zur Konstruktion und Stabilisierung von Machtverhältnissen innerhalb der Gesellschaft betrachtet. Der Beitrag beleuchtet, wie militärischer Diskurs als wesentlicher Bestandteil des institutionellen Diskurses dient, um soziale Ordnung zu gestalten und Wahrnehmung von Krieg, Sicherheit und Verteidigung zu prägen. In diesem Kontext wird militärischer Diskurs als Schlüsselressource für Formulierung und Umsetzung politischer Entscheidungen und Schaffung kollektiver Identitäten innerhalb nationaler, internationaler Gemeinschaften analysiert. Der institutionelle Diskurs wird als besondere Art der Kommunikation betrachtet, die sich einer Reihe von Regeln für Verwendung von Sprachmitteln bedient, die unter bestimmten Bedingungen und in bestimmten Kontexten regelmäßig wiederholt werden. Typen des institutionellen Diskurses werden identifiziert und ihre Normen sowie Merkmale werden umrissen. Kategorie der „sozialen Institution“ wird als Vermittler zwischen Individuum und Gesellschaft definiert und ihre Eigenschaften werden charakterisiert. Der Fokus liegt auf Merkmalen und Funktionen des militärischen Diskurses.

MORAL AND AESTHETIC PARAMETERS IN THE SYSTEM OF VALUES OF ADOLESCENT MUSIC SCHOOL STUDENTS

Oleksandr Gvozditskiy — 2025-06-30

The article analyzes the concept of "value orientations", which are viewed as meaning- making attitudes internalized by individuals through the process of socialization. The article explores the specific features of how value orientations develop during adolescence. It is particularly noted that, at this stage of life, peer groups ‒ engaged in shared activities and communication ‒ exert a significant influence on this process. The development of an adolescent's hierarchical value system is examined through key parameters: the degree to which the hierarchical structure of values is formed as a unified whole, the content of value orientations (characterized by a set of specific values included in the structure), and the direction of this structure. The article also addresses the issue of cultural self-identification in the context of value orientation formation, briefly outlining the role of experiential learning in this process. It is noted that cultural identification in adolescence often takes on a transitional, intermediate nature, in which identity is no longer rooted in the immediate environment and begins to seek out new forms. The article explores the educational influence of art on the formation of personal value orientations. It highlights the role of music education—particularly learning to play a musical instrument ‒ in fostering value orientations that help adolescents resist negative influences and favor constructive choices. Finally, the article discusses the main factors to be considered when selecting and implementing methods and tools for supporting adolescents' personal development and the formation of their value systems.

MEDIАLOGY IN MODERN KNOWLEDGE: PROFESSIONAL PERCEPTION AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS

Ievgeniia Kyianytsia — 2025-06-30

The article offers an interdisciplinary analysis of scholarly approaches to understanding media reality, situated at the intersection of humanitarian, social, technological, and communication knowledge. It outlines research domains that may serve as an intellectual foundation for the development of mediаlogy as an integrative metatheory. Particular attention is given to the reconfiguration of mediаlogy’s core subject area, which entails an expansion of its conceptual framework and categorical apparatus in response to the challenges of the digital age. The theoretical insights are complemented by an empirical component – an online survey of Ukrainian media professionals – whose results revealed both a fragmented understanding of the term mediаlogy and a clear demand for greater professional awareness in media literacy, media hygiene, media deontology, and media psychology. These findings have informed the author’s interpretation of mediаlogy as a multilevel system of knowledge that unites analytical reflection with practical applicability, functioning simultaneously as a tool for critical media analysis and as a resource for fostering responsible media practices on both global and individual levels

STYLISTIC DEVICES OF INDIRECT ACTUALIZATION OF THE CONCEPT OF TRAUMA IN ELIZABETH STROUT'S NOVEL “OLIVE KITTERIDGE”

Yuliia Mamai — 2025-06-30

The article is devoted to the analysis of stylistic devices used for the indirect actualization of the concept of TRAUMA in Elizabeth Strout’s novel “Olive Kitteridge”. The focus of the research is on metaphors, similes, personifications, epithets, metonymies, oxymorons, and other stylistic means by which the author conveys the psycho-emotional state of the characters. Particular attention is paid to the descriptions of bodily reactions, somatic manifestations, emotional outbursts, and the interaction between humans and nature. This mode of actualizing the concept of TRAUMA reveals the inner pain and psychological crises experienced by the characters. Through the use of artistic tropes, Elizabeth Strout succeeds in depicting the dynamics of emotional traumatization: from physical pain to the loss of identity, from fear to alienation. The detailing of psychosomatic symptoms, behavioral disturbances, and associations with natural processes creates a profound depiction of psychological suffering. The indirect actualization of traumatic experience through stylistic devices in the novel enhances its artistic effect, allowing the reader to immerse themselves in the inner world of the characters and perceive the multidimensionality of their experiences. The article demonstrates that stylistic devices function not only as aesthetic elements within the novel but also as significant tools for the cognitive representation of psychological trauma. The analysis confirms that traumatic experience in “Olive Kitteridge” is embodied through multilayered linguistic structures that require a comprehensive interpretative approach.

3D CLOTHING VISUALIZATION AS AN INNOVATIVE TOOL FOR THE FASHION INDUSTRY

Alina Matiukhina — 2025-06-30

The study focuses on the integration of three-dimensional (3D) visualization as an innovative tool for transforming design practices in the fashion industry. The increasing digitalization of manufacturing processes and the globalization of the economy present new challenges for the personalization of clothing. 3D design and printing technologies enable the creation of removable decorative elements, facilitating the customization of standard clothing models. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the use of three-dimensional visualization as an innovative tool for transforming design practices in the fashion industry, taking into account aesthetic, technological, and socio-cultural factors. The methodological framework is based on an interdisciplinary synthesis of visual semiotics and the conceptual foundations of virtual materialism, enabling a multifunctional approach to the analysis of the phenomenon. Particular attention is given to the application of 3D visualization in creating virtual prototypes that allow designers to evaluate the shape, texture, and materials of future garments. This approach optimizes the design process, reduces time and material costs, and minimizes textile waste, aligning with the principles of sustainable development. The study examines the technological aspects of 3D modeling, including the use of software such as Marvelous Designer and ZBrush for developing digital patterns, sculpting surface details, and material texturing. The analysis explores the impact of aesthetic, technological, and socio-cultural factors on the adoption of 3D technologies. Using the case of the Limerense_com brand, the research highlights innovative approaches to producing digital clothing analogues that function as both commercial products and conceptual artifacts. The findings underscore the epistemological shifts in materializing aesthetic narratives within the postmodern fashion industry, where physicality is supplanted by digital simulations offering high perceptual fidelity, commercial viability, and artistic expressiveness.

THE GENRE SPECIFICITY OF INTERACTIVE CINEMA

Olexander Poberailo — 2025-06-30

Ця стаття має на меті дослідити жанрову специфіку інтерактивного кіно шляхом аналізу трансформації традиційних кінематографічних жанрових конвенцій під впливом ключових характеристик інтерактивності, таких як корисна діяльність та наративна нелінійність. Актуальність дослідження випливає зі збільшення популярності інтерактивних медіа та потребою теоретичної концептуалізації їхньої гібридної природи, що ускладнює класифікацію жанрів. Методологія дослідження включає теоретичний аналіз жанрових концепцій у кінознавстві та теорії інтерактивних медіа, порівняльний аналіз інтерактивного кіно, традиційного кіно та відеогор, а також тематичні дослідження репрезентативних інтерактивних творів: Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, Late Shift та Detroit: Become Human. Результати дослідження встановлюють, що інтерактивне кіно функціонує не як окремий жанр, а як спектр гібридних форм. Було виявлено, що інтерактивність фундаментально змінює структуру сюжету, еволюцію персонажів та стилістичні елементи. Показано, що характер цієї трансформації залежить від взаємодії між технологічною платформою, яка шукає доступний інструментарій інтерактивності, та конвенціями вихідного жанру, які впливають на те, як ці інструменти застосовуються. Наукова новизна порушена в систематичному аналізі конкретних механізмів трансформації жанрових умов, що дозволяє глибше зрозуміти специфіку формування жанрів в інтерактивному кіно. У роботі обґрунтовано перспективи подальших досліджень у цій динамічній галузі.