TATT270 Tattoo Shop Apprenticeship I
Department of Arts and Communication: Visual Arts
- I. Course Number and Title
- TATT270 Tattoo Shop Apprenticeship I
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4050
- IV. Prerequisites
- TATT 202 Tattoo Tools & Techniques
- 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.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- Students gain real-world experience working with clients in a professional tattoo studio. Students acquire technical proficiency, client communication experience, sanitation routines, and personal style development through guided practice. By completion, students will demonstrate readiness for progressive levels of independence and client interaction in the tattoo shop.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- comply with sanitation and safety protocols throughout all tattoo procedures and spaces;
- design tattoos based on mock client requests;
- execute fundamental tattoo techniques on real clients to develop technical proficiency in a realistic industry setting; and
- communicate effectively and professionally with clients.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Review of intermediate techniques and studio readiness
- Client consultation and design development
- Supervised tattoo execution on live clients
- Technical refinement, designing for the body and problem solving
- Professional conduct, safety, and sanitation
- Develop a professional portfolio showcasing client requests and final tattoos
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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