
Fine Art (Tattoo Illustration) HND
Course Overview - Fine Art (Tattoo Illustration) HND
The HND Tattoo course builds on the foundational skills developed in the HNC programme, offering students an advanced pathway to refine their artistry and professional practice. This higher-level qualification enables students to further develop their unique artistic style and tattoo techniques, expanding their portfolio with more complex and diverse designs.
Students deepen their understanding of tattoo history, culture, and contemporary trends, while enhancing their digital design skills with advanced software applications. The course includes practical experience through...
The HND Tattoo course builds on the foundational skills developed in the HNC programme, offering students an advanced pathway to refine their artistry and professional practice. This higher-level qualification enables students to further develop their unique artistic style and tattoo techniques, expanding their portfolio with more complex and diverse designs.<br/><br/>Students deepen their understanding of tattoo history, culture, and contemporary trends, while enhancing their digital design skills with advanced software applications. The course includes practical experience through industry placements or live client projects, helping students develop advanced business skills for managing a tattoo studio or freelance career. By the end of the programme, graduates will have a comprehensive, unique portfolio demonstrating their readiness for professional practice or progression to higher education.<br/><br/>The dedicated professional lecturing team offer industry level training in a wide range of practical and theoretical areas to ensure you are well prepared for progression onto higher education or into industry. You will work in our dedicated Creative Industries Centre and have access to specialist equipment.<br/><br/>During the course, learners will develop a portfolio of work ready for gaining apprenticeship. The course will enhance design and illustration skills and help build a business plan.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Kingston College
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
KC04
Institution Code
K82
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
Access to HE Diploma
P:45
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
In Art and Design, or related subjects.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
To include English Language and Mathematics grade C/4 or above (or level 2 equivalent).
HNC (BTEC)
Applicants must possess a Level 4 HNC Art and Design in order to be considered for this course. A copy of your HNC module transcripts will be requested, and the original required to be seen at enrolment. If you don't already have a relevant HNC, you'll take the two-year course and start at HNC (Level 4).
A level
D,D
In Art, or related subjects.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £6,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |