The manual reveals the fundamentally important problems of pedagogical technology of teaching the basics of the art of graphics. The content of the tasks is aimed at the consistent formation of the system of artistic and graphic skills and the development of creative abilities of students - future teachers of fine and decorative arts. The presentation of the program material involves consolidating the theoretical provisions of the graphic image in the form of practical implementation of educational tasks on content modules 1, 2. The material of the manual orients students to active cognitive, graphic and independent educational and creative activities. art and graphic faculties of higher educational institutions of pedagogical education, teachers of fine arts, heads of art studios, students of advanced training courses for educators.