Course overview
Art and Design (Graphic Design) Tattoo Illustration HNC City of Bristol CollegeThis creative course will give you the knowledge, creative experience and confidence to progress into a career in Design with a focus on the tattoo Industry.
You will work on industry-driven simulated briefs with input from experienced practitioners, real-world clients and mentors from Bristol’s thriving creative industry. The programme equips students with the ability to solve problems, collaborate, develop and deliver well-crafted professional outcomes.
The course is aimed at dedicated learners who want to move into the tattoo Industry via an industry apprenticeship or into further training and are looking for practical training and a nationally-recognised Level 4 qualification.
This full-time course is delivered by experienced professionals who are experts and have extensive industry and teaching profiles.
Information about Higher National Certificates
BTEC Higher Nationals are vocational Higher Education courses at Level 4 (Certificate) and 5 (Diploma). These allow students to undertake a practical and vocational programme before entering employment or continuing their studies.
Students can complete a Higher National Certificate or top up to the Diploma; both the HNC and HND are recognised by employers. Completion of the Diploma also gives the option of progressing to a Bachelor’s degree top-up year (Level 6).
Register Your Interest
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Art and Design (Graphic Design) Tattoo Illustration HNC - Register Your Interest
Dates and applications
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| Course Code | Dates | Duration | Days | Hours per week | Start Time | Location | Fee | |
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| HGF1978C02-1 | 15/09/2025 - 15/06/2026 | 1 years | Date/Day(s) Being Finalised | Enquire | 09:00 | College Green Centre |
This course is still in its planning phase; course details - including fee information - are subject to change. In June, course details will be finalised and enrolment will open.
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Additional information
Who is this course for?
This course has been specifically designed for dedicated learners who want to move into the tattoo Industry via an industry apprenticeship or into further training and are looking for practical training and a nationally recognised Level 4 qualification.
What you'll learn
This course will introduce students to the history and evolution of tattoo design globally, looking at the cultural significance of the practice of tattoo design and techniques.
Students will have the opportunity to engage in practical exercises and workshops, developing hand-crafted and digital responses to a range of briefs. The course encourages students to develop innovative and thoughtful concepts for tattoo design.
Course content covers
– Typography for tattoo design
– Illustration
– Colour theory
– The development of industry-relevant software such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
Course entry requirements
It is expected that the applicant would have a Level 3 qualification in a related area and ideally have 56 UCAS points from these qualifications. However, we can review individual applications and would accept evidence of practical knowledge through a portfolio/showreel to be shared at the interview stage.
How is the course delivered and assessed?
You will be taught through a combination of taught sessions and practical workshops. In addition, you have timetabled meetings with your personal tutor.
You will use industry-standard equipment and have access to specialist rooms and library facilities throughout your course.
The assignments will require applied knowledge and technical competency, which will be assessed based on each unit’s requirements.
All work is graded internally and verified externally.
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