MTI Tattoo Foundations System

1. Introduction

   3 lessons

   1. Welcome to the Tattoo Foundations System
   2. Supplies
   3. EXAM: Pre-Assessment

2. PART 1 — THEORY FOUNDATIONS

   52 lessons

   1. Module 1: Safety and Bloodborne Pathogens

      1. Module 1 Objectives
      2. Lesson 1 the History of Microbiology
      3. Lesson 2 Microorganisms, Infections & Safe Tattooing
      4. Lesson 3 Bloodborne Pathogens
      5. Lesson 4 Communicable Diseases and Infections
      6. QUIZ: Microbiology, Bloodborne Pathogens, Communicable diseases and other infections
      7. Lesson 5 Health Conditions and Ethical Considerations
      8. Lesson 6 Tattoo Inks Composition and Health Considerations
      9. QUIZ: Client Care, ink and Reactions

   2. Module 2: Sterilization, Aseptic Technique and Skin Anatomy

      1. Module 2 Objectives
      2. Lesson 7 Antiseptic and Sterilization
      3. Lesson 8 Tattoo Shop Safety Practices and Procedures
      4. Lesson 9 Autoclave and Ultrasonic Cleaner
      5. QUIZ: Sterilization and Equipment Cleaning Procedures
      6. Lesson 10 Recap and Application
      7. Lesson 11 Anatomy of the Skin
      8. Lesson 12 Tattoo Process and Immune Response
      9. QUIZ: Skin Anatomy

   3. Module 3: Equipment and the Tattoo Station

      1. Module 3 Objectives 1
      2. Lesson 13 History and Types of Tattoo Machines
      3. Lesson 14 Machine Maintenance & the Coil Machine
      4. Lesson 15 Tattoo Needle Types, Groupings, and Safety
      5. VIDEO: Tattoo Needles, Machines, and Essential Supplies
      6. Lesson 16 Skin Stretching, Needle Depth & Tattoo Machine Setup
      7. Lesson 17 Tattoo Techniques and Practice
      8. QUIZ: Needle and Tattoo Technique
      9. Lesson 18 Station Set up
      10. Lesson 19 Station Break Down
      11. QUIZ: Tattoo Station Set up and Tear Down

   4. Module 4: History, Style and Design

      1. Module 4 Objectives
      2. Lesson 20 The Historical Origins of Tattooing
      3. Lesson 21 The Rise of Modern Tattooing
      4. QUIZ: History of Tattoo
      5. Lesson 22 Understanding Color Theory for Tattoo Artists
      6. Lesson 23 Color Mixing and Ink Cap Usage in Tattooing
      7. QUIZ: Color Theory and mixing for Tattoo Artists
      8. Lesson 24 Tattoo Design
      9. Lesson 25 Tattoo Styles
      10. QUIZ: Tattoo Design and Styles

   5. Module 5: Exam and Review

      1. Module 5 Objectives
      2. Lesson 26 Photoshop for Tattoo Design, Lettering, and Stencil Preparation
      3. Lesson 27 Making the Tattoo Stencil
      4. Lesson 28 Designing a Digital Tattoo Stencil
      5. VIDEO: Fundamental Tattoo Practical Tutorial - Creating the Stencil
      6. Lesson 29 Applying Tattoo Stencils
      7. QUIZ: Tattoo Stencils
      8. Lesson 31 Client Care
      9. Lesson 32 Getting into a Tattoo Shop
      10. QUIZ: Local Regulations and Tattoo Goals
      11. EXAM: Tattoo Safety Test
      12. EXAM: Final Tattoo Station Setup
      13. Next Steps

3. PART 2 — PRACTICAL FOUNDATIONS

   30 lessons

   1. Lesson 1 — Machine Control Foundations

      1. Lesson Overview & Downloads
      2. Instructional Video
      3. Machine Control Foundations quiz

   2. Lesson 2 — Shape Consistency & Directional Control

      1. Lesson Overview & Downloads
      2. Instructional Video
      3. Shape Consistency & Directional Control

   3. Lesson 3 — Line Weight & Line Confidence

      1. Lesson Overview & Downloads
      2. Instructional Video
      3. Lesson 3 Quiz — Line Weight & Line Confidence

   4. Lesson 4 — Saturation & Black Packing Fundamentals

      1. Lesson Overview & Downloads
      2. Instructional Video
      3. Saturation & Black Packing Fundamentals Quiz

   5. Lesson 5 — Shading Fundamentals

      1. Lesson Overview & Downloads
      2. Instructional Video
      3. Shading Fundamentals Quiz

   6. Lesson 6 — Dotwork & Stippling Fundamentals

      1. Lesson Overview & Downloads
      2. Instructional Video
      3. Dotwork & Stippling Quiz

   7. Lesson 7 — Depth & Overlap Fundamentals

      1. Lesson Overview & Downloads
      2. Instructional Video
      3. Depth & Overlap Quiz

   8. Lesson 8 — Traditional Heart & Dagger Foundations

      1. Lesson Overview & Downloads
      2. Instructional Video
      3. Heart & Dagger Quiz

   9. Lesson 9 — Traditional Rose Foundations

      1. Lesson Overview & Downloads
      2. Instructional Video
      3. Traditional Rose Foundations Quiz

   10. Lesson 10 — Traditional Swallow Final Project

       1. Lesson Overview & Downloads
       2. Instructional Video
       3. Traditional Swallow Final Quiz

4. Part 3 — Graduation & Next Steps

   1 lesson

   1. Congratulations & What's Next?