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 2009, from orientation to graduation. As you step through this timeline, realize that a given week in 2010 or 2011 will likely be different from the "same" week in 2008 or 2009 — 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.
Week Nineteen — This week kicks off our Guest Lecturer Series with a morning lecture and visual presentation by world-renowned photographer Jay Maisel, followed by an afternoon presentation by David Turner, former staff photographer for Hearst Publications. The Guest Lecturer Series will run throughout the winter and spring bringing in professional photographers, artists and business professionals to share their experiences in the industry with the Class of 2009. This week also marks the beginning of Phase III. Students are provided with a syllabus of assignments to complete over the next ten weeks which will showcase the skills they've learned thus far. This body of work will provide them with the solid foundation from which they will build their Year-end Final Portfolio. They will also be introduced to the Career Business Plan, a comprehensive, working plan that each student will create for his/her own career goals, focusing on what they want to do upon graduation and how they plan to attain those goals. Pictured: At the conclusion of the afternoon session on Monday, January 12th, it is announced to the students that David Turner has agreed to join the Hallmark Staff as a full-time faculty member, effective immediately. Here, the students meet this news with a standing ovation.
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