A Year at Hallmark

Every week brings something new in Hallmark's intensive 10-month program. Retrace the journey of our most recent graduates, the Class of 2011, from orientation to graduation. As you step through this timeline, realize that a given week in 2012 or 2013 will likely be different from the "same" week in 2010 or 2011 — unlike multi-year programs, Hallmark is unfettered in its ability to rapidly adapt to industry changes. We take advantage of that freedom to give every class the most current and relevant instruction possible.

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Week One — The June 2011 graduates waste no time in getting started with a General Photo Lecture at 8 am on Monday as classes officially begin. Equipment is distributed and explained during this class and then put to use in a Photo Practical that very same afternoon. In addition to familiarizing new students with equipment they will be using throughout the school year, the Photo Practical also helps our instructional staff measure the degree of knowledge each student has in starting out the program. Mid-week, our June 2011 graduates make the trip to Historic Old Deerfield for their first on-location shooting assignment. Meanwhile, our October 2010 graduates put finishing touches on their individual web sites in Advanced Web Design, go on location to a local church to shoot a mock wedding assignment and continue shooting in-studio and on-location for their Final Year-end Portfolio assignment. Pictured: Director of Alumni & Student Information Services, Matt Jacobson-Carroll won't allow nerves to interfere for our incoming students, as he warms up the crowd with his quick wit and welcoming demeanor on Day 1 of Hallmark's 3-day Orientation.