SUMMARY
This article discusses the practical use of computer-based technologies, in particular, ArCon software packages, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, 3ds Max, Zbrush, etc. during the artistic and graphic preparation of students of pedagogical educational institutions in studying both normative disciplines and disciplines of free choice. The mastering of instrumental artistic and technical software should become a solid part of the methodical system of teaching at the pedagogical university. They form the basis of information technology and artistic and graphic competence of future teachers of technology and is the basis for the development of the person's ability to professional activity, allowing in the future the teacher of technology to use professionally used computer resources in pedagogical and artistic and creative activity.