TATT271 Tattoo Shop Apprenticeship II
Department of Arts and Communication: Visual Arts
- I. Course Number and Title
- TATT271 Tattoo Shop Apprenticeship II
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4050
- IV. Prerequisites
- TATT 270 Tattoo Shop Apprenticeship I
- 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 in-shop experience with increasing levels of responsibility and client contact. Students review healed work and complete portfolio pieces with new levels of complexity and difficulty. The course emphasizes professional practices and industry readiness in a real studio environment.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- evaluate healed tattoo work;
- execute advanced tattoo pieces under supervision;
- independently maintain consistent sanitation and safety protocols; and
- curate a professional online portfolio including effectively documented tattoos.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Review and critique of healed tattoos
- Advanced client consultation and project planning
- Tattoo execution and refinement
- Designing for body flow and composition
- Professional presentation, photography, and social media best practices
- Portfolio development and final review
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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