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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Michael Zide photo

Week Twenty-Eight — This week our June 2011 graduates take a much needed week-long Spring Recess. While no formal assignments are given to them at this time, many will use the week to assist one or more established photographers which may lead to full-time employment after graduation. Others will shoot for the sheer pleasure of it and hopefully all will get some well deserved rest & relaxation before beginning their fourth, and final phase upon their return. Our October 2011 graduates have their Phase I Review; this is the first time for them, that they will submit a body of work to be formally critiqued by the instructional staff. They then jump right into Phase II with new Portrait and Commercial Photography lectures. This week, students also begin to present their 10-minute presentations on Careers in Visual Media, during their Business Communications class. The week wraps up for them with a lecture on Aerial Photography. Pictured: Husband & Wife team, Justin & Mary Marantz share their images and marketing tools, including their use of social networking for marketing, with the current student body.