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Tattoo Microcredential

Gain skills in design, drawing, and tattoo-specific practices, along with the entrepreneurial knowledge needed to start or grow a tattoo business in four courses.
According to Fortune Business Insights, roughly 32 to 46% of U.S. adults have at least one tattoo and the industry is expected to double by 2034, providing students with a healthy career outlook.
Microcredential

After SUNY Ulster

This program is designed for those who want to gain the skills needed to enter this field, either working at an established business or starting one’s own business.

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Paying For College

Tuition & Fees Financial Aid Scholarships

12 Credits

  • ART 117 Intro to Drawing or ART 103 Drawing & Composition I

  • ART 136 Intro to Tattooing

  • ART 124 Intro to Design Foundation

  • ART 273 Entrepreneurship for the Artist or BUS 115 Entrepreneurship

Employment Potential

Upon completion of the Tattooing Microcredential, you will know how to apply design and drawing principles to create original tattoo art, be familiar with tattoo equipment and how to maintain it, navigate the business aspects of launching or managing a tattoo studio, and prepare a professional portfolio suitable for apprenticeships or client work. For those looking to enter into a career in tattooing, Federal OSHA regulations require Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) training for all occupational exposures to blood. Training courses can be found at the New York Bloodborne Pathogens Training website. Entry-level positions in this field include:

  •  Tattoo Apprentice

  • Junior Tattoo Artist

  • Tattoo Shop Assistant

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Reach out to our Enrollment & Success team today if you have any questions.

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