Tattooed arms drawing an ornate flower

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, you’ll be ready to to prepare a professional portfolio suitable for an apprenticeship or client work.
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

This microcredential prepares you for a creative and rewarding career in the tattooing profession. Starting positions 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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