TATT202 Tattoo Tools & Techniques
Department of Arts and Communication: Visual Arts
- I. Course Number and Title
- TATT202 Tattoo Tools & Techniques
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4050
- IV. Prerequisites
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TATT 101 (C or better) or permission of the Arts Department
HSCI 110 Bloodborne Pathogens & Communicable Disease Training
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- Students are expected to work outside of class time on homework assignments. Students will need to purchase materials and supplies. Students must submit a final portfolio for faculty review visually demonstrating an understanding of the semester's course work in order to be approved for progression to the Shop Apprenticeship.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This intermediate course builds on TATT101 fundamentals as students refine technique, develop personal style, and create original flash and pre-designs. Through reference research, client mock-ups, and completed tattoos on synthetic skin, students practice the full design process-translating creative ideas into cohesive, client-ready works that demonstrate artistic and technical growth.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- create a repertoire of designs through research and experimentation to showcase versatility in personal design skills;
- produce mock-ups to meet a range of client needs utilizing professional design workflow;
- execute tattoo designs on synthetic skin, demonstrating technical control and stylistic growth; and
- build an initial portfolio highlighting personal style and creative development.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Reinforce workstation protocols, machine techniques, and design principles
- Exploration of personal artistic style and influences
- Development of flash designs and pre-designs
- Research and creation of references and mock-ups based on client requests
- Portfolio development and professional presentation
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
- Works are assessed through critiques, based on the successful conceptualization, design, execution, and completion of specific assignments.
- Individual meetings with instructor are held to assess students' overall progress, artistic growth, technical proficiency, and safe practices.
- Additional evaluative tools may include one or more of the following: performance-based tasks, discussions, exercises, written assignments, research-based reports, presentations, online activities, quizzes and/or exams.
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Digital images and technology as selected by instructor are incorporated. See course syllabus.
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New: 3/2026