Jewelry: Studio is an introduction to the fundamentals of concept, design, materiality, and manufacturing associated with the studio jewelry industry. Class time will be spent on exploring foundation techniques associated with jewelry making including 2D design iteration and 3D methods of metalsmithing. These include saw piercing, sanding, soldering, bezel setting, and more. Concept exploration, craft, and techniques will be stressed through a series of design projects as they relate to a jewelry practice. The course is grounded in manufacturing techniques and practices associated with hand-made jewelry. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have fabricated jewelry designs and have an introductory understanding of the creative practices as it relates to studio jewelry design.