One of the most important disciplines for the training of civil engineers is engineering and computer graphics. However, traditional training in engineering graphics does not bring tangible results, so there is a need for the introduction of modern innovative approaches and methods. It is proposed and justified the use of a combined approach to teaching engineering graphics, based on the combination of three-dimensional modeling in AutoCAD 2018 and traditional, on paper, manually. Studies conducted on the basis of the Kazan State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering have shown the feasibility of using a combined approach. So, as a result of the experiment, it turned out that the most effective assimilation of educational material according to the results of graphic work was demonstrated by the group of students who, when it was used, used both the capabilities of 3D modeling and the ability to manually perform graphic work, with this approach, students receive additional skills, which will become relevant in their future professional activities.

The article considers issues of development of spatial thinking in students in the process of studying graphic disciplines. The relevance of the study is dictated by the specifics of competencies in the application of the laws of geometric formation of the future builder. The subject of the study is the formation of spatial thinking among engineering students through the study of the course of engineering and computer graphics. The peculiarity of the student's spatial thinking is manifested through the perception of reality, the ability to see the design result, the combination of actions and operations, as well as graphic visualization skills. The obtained results revealed the dependence of the conditions of reproduction of the form by students (reproductive knowledge) on their mastery of theoretical knowledge and acquired skills in performing images.

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