Body Art – Tattoo Design

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

Beginners or anyone with some experience who want to refresh or develop their skills further.

Experience or qualifications required

None – this is an introductory course. We have no formal academic entry requirements for our short courses, however you’ll find it beneficial to have previous experience in drawing or illustration in order to benefit most from this course.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: shortcourses@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222.

£349

Any additional costs

You'll need to provide some art materials. This will incur an additional cost if you need to purchase it for the course. See the 'What to bring to class' section below for full details.

Additional materials and resources will be provided by AUB and is included in your course fee.

Please note, you'll be working on AUB iPad tablets using Procreate software; however, you may bring your own if you wish.

• Notebook and pens/pencils to make notes
• A4 sketchbook
• Set of drawing pencils

• Introduction into art for tattooing
• Working to a customer brief
• Colour theory
• Drawing from reference material and art boards
• Design and composition
• Design for different body areas
• Repairing existing ink and coverup designs
• Use of computer application to support design processes
• Looking at design time considerations when costing a tattoo
• Developing portfolio and flash sheets
• Sketchbook development (recording the process)

At the end of the course you'll:

• Have progressed your personal tattooing style
• Understand basic colour theory, including complimentary colours
• Be able to collaborate with a client and work to a brief
• Have experience experimenting with various designs for particular body parts
• Understand different design processes in relation to tattooing
• Have a firm idea of the area of tattooing that you wish to pursue
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired
• Have boosted creativity and imagination
• Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course
• You can request a certificate to confirm your achievements, providing you've a 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at shortcourses@aub.ac.uk and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed

Will I be assessed?

No, there's no formal assessment. As the course progresses your tutor will measure your overall performance from your practical tasks, assignments and portfolio work, and will offer essential guidance and feedback, so you know how you're getting on.