The Department of Philosophy and Cultural Studies was created by renaming the Department of Philosophy, Political Science and Ukrainian Studies by Order No. 229 "On the Organization of Educational Units of the University" dated August 31, 2021. The Department of Philosophy, Political Science and Ukrainian Studies was founded in July 2012 by merging three departments of the University (Philosophy and Cultural Studies; Political Science and Sociology and the Department of Ukrainian Studies). From 2012 to 2015, the Department was headed by A. A. Ilyina, Doctor of Philosophy, Associate Professor, from 2015 to 2021 - A. V. Sakun, Doctor of Philosophy, Associate Professor. From 2021 to 2023 - A. A. Ilyina, Doctor of Philosophy, Associate Professor. Since May 2023, P. E. Herchanivska, Professor, Doctor of Cultural Studies, has been appointed the head of the Department.

The Department plays an exceptional role in the formation of modern specialists and socially responsible citizens with a high level of general culture, a spiritually rich outlook, developed political and legal consciousness, who recognize and appreciate the rule of law, democratic values and freedoms, understand the plurality of the modern multicultural world, think critically and systematically. The formation of such competencies takes place during teaching, awareness-raising and educational work by the scientific and pedagogical team of the Department.

The Department employs 4 scientific and pedagogical workers including 5 associate professors, 1 Doctor of Philosophy, 1 Candidate of Sociological Sciences, 1 Candidate of Historical Sciences, and 1 PhD Candidate, candidate of cultural sciences.

Lecture rooms: 4-401, 4-401-а, 4-405, 4-402, 4-414, 4-416. 

4-0201 – Museum of the University Development History.

Academic building 1, the foyer of the 3^rd floor – Museum of the University Development History.

The Department of Philosophy and Cultural Studies makes a significant contribution to the scientific and innovative activities of the University.

A collective monograph "Processes of humanization and humanitarianization of education" was prepared within the framework of the scientific direction "Researching the problems of humanitarian sciences". Based on the results of the annual inter-departmental scientific seminar with the participation of students, postgraduates of KNUTD and the academic staff, collections of scientific works were published ("Research into problems of humanitarian education": collection of scientific works - Kyiv: KNUTD, 2018. - 210 p.; "Research into problems of humanitarian sciences": collection of scientific works. - Kyiv: KNUTD, 2019. - 156 p., "Research into problems of humanitarian sciences". - Kyiv: KNUTD, 2020. - 104 p.).

The academic staff of the Department implements best practices in working with young people, the Department maintains relations with leading scientific institutions, in particular the Institute of the Gifted Child of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, institutions of higher education in Ukraine and the European Union, teachers of the Department undergo internships abroad and at the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine, publish the results of scientific research in collections of scientific works and professional journals, collective monographs, participate in scientific conferences of the all-Ukrainian and international level, publish the results of research abroad (Slovenia, Poland, Lithuania, Romania, Hungary).

The achievement of the Department was the participation in the competitive selection of scientific research projects, which will be carried out at the expense of the general fund of the state budget, with the projects "Assimilation of the value of success as a motivational basis of the life strategy of modern youth" (2019) and "Success as a value and motivational component of the life strategy representatives of the Internet Generation and the priority policy of the knowledge society" (2020).  

The Department prepares graduate students and researchers of all profiles to take an exam in philosophy of science and research methodology.

Many scientific works and monographs have been published, in particular: "The culture of innovative thinking in education: information, creativity, knowledge" (A. A. Mashtaler), "The phenomenon of innovation: education, society, culture: monograph" (A. A. Mashthaler, co-authorship), "Elite: origins, essence, perspective" (A. A. Mashthaler, co-authorship), "Entrepreneurship in Ukraine from the origins to the present" (O. A. Pyrih, D. S. Chernyak), "Political science: Handbook for practical classes and independent work of students" (D. S. Chernyak), "Philosophy, political science, sociology. Workshop for students' independent work" study guide (A. V. Sakun, T. I. Kadlubovych, D. S. Chernyak, etc.), "Philosophy, political science, sociology: Textbook: teaching manual (A. V. Sakun, T. I. Kadlubovych, R. V. Mnozhynska, D. S. Chernyak, O. I. Khromova), "Philosophy, political science, sociology: educational and methodological manual for independent work of students and remote education" (A. V. Sakun, T. I. Kadlubovych, D. S. Chernyak), "Ukrainian and foreign culture: a study guide" (R. V. Mnozhynska, F. M. Prodanyuk), "Philosophy, political science, sociology: Prominent figures of philosophical and socio-political thought: dictionary-reference. Parts I, II, III, IV, V" (cf. A. V. Sakun, T. I. Kadlubovych, D. S. Chernyak), "Introduction to philosophy. Visualization of basic concepts. Educational and methodological manual in Ukrainian and English" (cf.: Sakun A. V., Kadlubovych T. I., Chernyak D. S.), "Philosophy of success. Part I: educational guide" (Chernyak D.S., Kadlubovych T.I.).

1. Philosophy, political science and sociology
2. Ukrainian and foreign culture
3. Philosophy of science and research methodology
4. Philosophy of success (discipline of free choice)
5. Personal branding and design of one's own life (discipline of free choice)
6. Theory of culture
7. History of ethnographic regions of Ukraine
8. Ukrainian statehood: history and modernity
9. Ethics and aesthetics
10. A person in a multicultural environment
11. Genesis of culture
12. Religious studies
13. Visual culture and organization of excursion activities
14. Cultural diplomacy
15. Digital culture
16. Applied cultural studies
17. Cultural studies of symbols
18. Management in the social and cultural sphere
19. Social and cultural activity

The teachers of the Department constantly update educational and methodological literature for students of full-time, part-time and distance education, systematically develop educational and methodological complexes and electronic versions of educational courses.

Since 2021, the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Studies has been training bachelors in the specialty 034 "Cultural Studies", the educational program "Visual Art and Management of Cultural Projects". Guarantor of the educational program is P.E. Herchanivska, Professor, Doctor of Cultural Studies.

Students in Cultural Studies, 2021–2022

Students in Cultural Studies, 2022–2023

The purpose of the educational program: training of specialists capable of solving complex specialized tasks and practical problems in the field of professional activity of a culturologist, which involves the application of theories and methods of cultural studies under the condition of comprehensive perception of traditional and innovative forms of visual art in view of its genesis, main aesthetic ideas, ideological principles, styles and personalities in the current art space, capable of organizing and developing cultural industries and management of cultural projects, excursion and museum-gallery activities, creative entrepreneurship in culture, the main purpose of which is the production, promotion and commercialization of works, services and activities of cultural and artistic direction or such that is connected with the cultural and historical heritage of mankind.

According to Order No. 171 dated 06/05/2023, the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Studies has established the training of higher education seekers in the specialty 028 "Management of Socio-Cultural Activities" of the educational program of the first (bachelor's) level of higher education "Management of Social and Cultural Activities". Guarantor of the educational program: A.A. Ilyina, Associate Professor, Doctor of Philosophy.

The purpose of the educational program: training of specialists who have deep knowledge, as well as basic and professional competencies in culture and art, aimed at ensuring personal development and professional training of specialists in the management of social and cultural activities.

The main goals of the program are: training specialists capable of solving complex specialized tasks and practical problems in the socio-cultural sphere, in the sphere of education and science, creative economy and cultural practices, which involves the application of theories and methods of cultural management and is characterized by the complexity and uncertainty of conditions.

Graduates of the Department can be employed at enterprises, organizations and institutions operating in the field of culture, namely: research, educational, art institutions, cultural and creative industries, event agencies, state authorities, and media.

Positions that graduates can hold: event manager, art curator of multimedia projects and exhibitions, art director, manager of socio-cultural activities, manager of corporate culture, advertising manager, expert consultant in mass media, publishing houses, PR agencies, expert/critic of cinema, music, theater and fashion, teacher-organizer of cultural leisure, consultant in cultural institutions, state institutions, public organizations engaged in the management of culture and protection of historical and cultural monuments, tour guide.

1^st-year students, 2023-2024

Scientific and technical library of KNUTD

Initiation into first-year students (2023-2024 year)

Presentation of the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Studies to students

The Department contributes to the development of higher education seekers' ideas about the fateful events and tragic pages in the history of the Ukrainian people, the formation of a sense of national dignity, patriotism, tolerance, the search for a common platform for solving global socio-cultural transformations, the dissemination of socio-humanitarian knowledge and new scientific ideas, the cultivation of love for the native land, the preservation traditions, customs, rites, spiritual culture of the Ukrainian people.

2^nd-year students at the T.G. Shevchenko National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet of Ukraine

2^nd-year students at the Taras Shevchenko National Museum

Exhibition of paintings by Maria Prymachenko. Ukrainian House. 2^nd-year students

2^nd-year students at the Victoria Museum

A healthy lifestyle and positive thinking that help overcome life's difficulties, nurturing aesthetic feelings, forming judgments, the ability to understand and appreciate works of art, the development of artistic taste, creative imagination, creativity, increasing the level of artistic and aesthetic education are important components of the educational work of the Department.

It is worth mentioning the events organized by the Department: Shevchenko Days, Skovoroda trainings "Know Yourself", commemoration of significant and memorable dates: the Day of the Unity of Ukraine, commemoration of those who died during the Second World War, the Holodomor of 1932-1933, the Chernobyl tragedy, the liberation of Ukraine from the fascist-German invaders, the Revolution of Dignity, the Day of the Constitution of Ukraine; holding creative contests and art projects for Vyshyvanka Day, Easter and Christmas holidays.

The Department contributes to the formation of students' aesthetic tastes, a sense of beauty (as an example, the following activities can be named: master classes on making a Motanka doll, pysanka, literary evenings as part of the International Poetry Day), an idea of the role of the family and family values, which are supported and consolidated as part of the preparation and celebration of International Mother's Day and International Family Day.

In order to learn about the history and culture of Ukraine and the world, the teachers of the Department initiate local history quizzes, photo exhibitions of student works "Everyone has his own side", "The world is quiet, the land is sweet, My Ukraine...", visits to museums of Kyiv and Ukraine, creation of animated presentations by students - virtual excursions to national and world museums.

Round table for Vyshyvanka Day	"Easter Chamber" is a master class in pysanka art

Master class on making an Easter wreath

International Mother's Day. Flash mob

Master class on gingerbread painting

Workshop for the 1^st-3^rd-year students  "Ukrainian harvest"

The teachers of the Department actively involve young people in scientific life and independent research. Under the guidance of teachers of the Department, students prepare reports for international and all-Ukrainian conferences, round tables and scientific seminars of the internal level.

Skovoroda training sessions "Know yourself"

Philosophical readings on the occasion of the International Day of Philosophy

In 2020, 4 articles and 42 theses of students were published, in 2021 – 1 article and 32 theses were published.

The identification of creatively gifted youth and the development of their potential are facilitated by scientific clubs operating at the Department, namely: "Philosophical problems of modernity", "Patriot", "Kalokagathia", "Indigo".

Students are also involved in the development of startups. Thus, as part of the All-Ukrainian Conference of Higher Education Graduates and Young Scientists "Innovation in education, science and business: challenges and opportunities", startups "With Ukraine in the heart" were prepared (Chernyak D., Mnozhynska R., Bivalkevych E., 2020) , "Modern humanitarian space" (Chernyak D., Kadlubovych T., Stadnik D., 2020), "Using the visualization method in doing the course "Philosophy, political science and sociology" (Chernyak D., Kadlubovych T., Gluzd V., 2021), "Ukraine cult" (D. Chernyak, E. Bivalkevych, Karina M., 2022), "Transformer audience" (D. S. Chernyak, P. Kvyatkovska, M. Skrypnyk, Karina M.).

The Department works with students of all specialties at all faculties and can be proud of graduates who studied at KNUTD and work to increase the authority and success of the University and Ukraine.

The Department actively cooperates with humanitarian departments of leading educational institutions of Ukraine and Europe. Teachers participate in conferences, trainings, scientific and methodical seminars of interuniversity and international level held in Ukraine and abroad.

Bases of practices:

• Department of Education, Culture, Tourism, Youth and Sports of the Oster City Council, Chernihiv region, Oster city;
• Directorate of Exhibitions of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine, Kyiv;
• Ukrainian Society for the Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments, Kyiv;
• NGO "Armenian Society of Cultural Relations AOKS-Ukraine", Kyiv;
• Obukhov Museum of Local Lore named after Yu. Domotenka of the Obukhiv city council of the Kyiv region;
• Sole proprietor Ya.Yu. Kravchenko, Ukrainian Independent Theater "Wiky Theater", Kyiv;
• Department of Culture, Youth and Tourism of the Executive Committee of the Fastiv City Council;
• Department of Education, Culture, Family, Youth and Sports of the Executive Committee of the Tashan Village Council, Tashan village, Boryspil district, Kyiv region;
• National Museum of the History of Ukraine, Kyiv.

The History Museum of Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design is subordinated to the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Studies.

The museum is more than 50 years old. Its current task is a multinarrative approach in interdisciplinary communication of all the faculties and promotion of the University achievements.

The exhibition hall of the museum is located in the 1st building of the University, on the 3rd floor.

The director of the museum is Ruslana Mnozhynska, Candidate of Philosophical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Studies.

Over the years of its existence, the museum has become a place of concentration of information about the more than 90-year history of the University, about the scientific and pedagogical activities of the teaching staff, the lives of many who shaped its history and international image. The history of the University, with which their biography is now linked, is presented in photographs, documents, artifacts and books.

For first-year students of all the faculties, familiarization tours are held at the beginning of the academic year.

In the context of the request of modern society, in order to promote and distribute the professional achievements of the University's scientists, as well as educational career guidance work among students, the museum conducts "Open Door Days". More than 400 students of Kyiv schools and gymnasiums, students of the College of Arts and Design of KNUTD, as well as foreign students visit them every year.

One of the directions of the educational work of the museum is the organization of exhibitions. These are personal art exhibitions of the University teachers' and students' works, as well as faculty-wide exhibitions.

Exhibitions dedicated to the glorious dates of Ukraine, which contribute to the national-patriotic education of students, are held in a new format. The exhibition of works dedicated to a certain date or honoring personalities is combined with student dramatizations and musical accompaniment.

The KNUTD History Museum is a kaleidoscope of various exhibitions and it strives to communicate with visitors and be a cultural provider of diverse university content.

Exhibition of student works for the Day of Cossacks

Installation on the theme "Culture"

Exhibition of creative works of the 1^st-year students of KNUTD

Shevchenko days. The exhibition, organized with the participation of the 3^rd- year students of the specialty "Cultural Studies"

Friendly family of the Faculty of Cultural and Creative Industries (2023-2024)