在入门级，学生学习传统的珠宝和金属工艺，包括制造，锻造，紧固，镶嵌，追逐，仿制和失蜡铸造。无论是制作功能性作品还是非功能性作品（即分别是可穿戴或装饰性艺术品），学生都必须在概念形成，设计和技术操纵方面发展和运用能力。通过专业化，学生可以自由创作尺寸和意图各异的作品，从珠宝到功能性物体再到小型雕塑。学生选择最适合其专业目标的方向。
At the introductory level, students learn traditional jewelry and metal processes including fabrication, forging, fastening, stone setting, chasing, repousse and lost-wax casting. Whether producing work that is functional or non-functional (i.e. a wearable or decorative work of art, respectively), students must develop and employ competencies in concept formation, design and technical manipulation. The specialization allows students great freedom in producing works ranging in size and intent from jewelry to functional objects to small-scale sculptures. Students choose a direction that best complements their professional goals.