Formation of Transcultural Competence in the System of Art Education in the Context of European Integration

Abstract

In the contemporary artistic space, the development of transcultural competence plays a vital role in the professional growth of an artist. This article aims to determine the level of transcultural competence among students of art institutions in Ukraine. The quantitative analysis was used for this purpose. The study involved 50 students of artistic specialities of Ukrainian educational institutions, who were included based on a purposive sample. The main instruments used in the study were a survey among students and the Cultural Intelligence Scale (CQS). The survey was conducted from 1 to 20 November 2024. The CQS allowed measuring different levels of transcultural competence: metacognitive, cognitive, motivational, and behavioural dimensions. The results indicate that students have average levels of cultural knowledge and are good at adapting their behaviour in intercultural environments. Students also expressed an average understanding of integrating different cultures in art (3.18 mean). At the same time, it was noted that students who participated in international conferences and exchange programs had high scores. The conclusions emphasise the further development of transcultural competence and offer the following recommendations: in-depth knowledge of other cultures through open lectures and seminars by artists from different countries, emphasis on project-based methods, and group discussions on the importance of different cultures for contemporary art.