This course builds on skills learned in Introduction to Metals + Jewelry. Greater emphasis is placed on applying formal design concepts and expanding the student's personal imagery in jewelry and small sculpture. Students will increase and refine their soldering and finishing skills, in addition to being introduced to additional technical skills such as basic forming, hinges, clasps, marriage of metals. At the conclusion of this course, students are prepared to work more independently and move on to more advanced classes. Prerequisite: Introduction to Metals + Jewelry or equivalent experience.