Welcome Module: Introduction to the Fundamentals of Tattooing
- Estimated completion time: 30 minutes
Module 1: Tattoo Equipment and History
- Tattoo Machines, Power Supplies, and Consumables
- A Brief History of Tattoos
- Estimated completion time: 2 hours
Module 2: Art and Design Principles
- Introduction to Tattoo Art and Design
- Exploring Different Art Styles and Popular Themes
- Assignments on Tattoo Design
- Estimated completion time: 4 hours
Module 3: Health, Safety, and Legal Considerations
- Licensing Requirements and Health Department Contacts
- Health and Safety in Tattooing
- Bloodborne Pathogens and COVID-19 Protocols
- Indemnity, Legal Aspects, and Record Keeping
- Estimated completion time: 3 hours
Module 4: Tattoo Application Techniques
- Preparing and Using Tattoo Machines (Pen, Coil, Hand Poke)
- Stencil Application Techniques
- Needle and Ink Fundamentals
- Estimated completion time: 5 hours
Module 5: Practical Tattoo Applications
- Practice Assignments on Skin Simulation
- Black and Gray Shading Techniques
- Color Tattoo Techniques
- Estimated completion time: 6 hours
Module 6: Post-Tattoo Care and Business Practices
- Aftercare and Work Station Clean Down
- Photography and Social Media Marketing for Tattoo Artists
- Final Practical and Certification
- Estimated completion time: 3 hours
Closing Module: Sterilization, Cross Contamination, and Final Thoughts
- Estimated completion time: 1 hour
Total Estimated Completion Time: 24 hours over 2-3 weeks
Please note that this is a self-paced course designed for flexibility, and learners can adjust their schedule as per their convenience. No specific start, break, or finish times are set for each day. Participants are encouraged to create a personal learning schedule that allows for breaks and personal commitments.