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 2008, from orientation to graduation. As you step through this timeline, realize that a given week in 2009 or 2010 will likely be diffferent from the "same" week in 2007 or 2008 — 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. (You can follow the Class of 2009 on our Week by Week page.)

Week Thirty-Seven — This week, Hallmark's Guest Lecturer Series concluded on a high note as renowned photographer Greg Heisler inspired and entertained the Class of 2008. Greg began his career shooting for Life Magazine and since that time has become one of the most sought after editorial photographers in New York City and throughout the world. His words of wisdom and his exciting delivery were the perfect way to wrap up the Guest Lecture Series. Students also spent class time this week focusing on packaging and allied products to help present their bodies of work in a creative and professional manner, and put final touches on their Year-end portfolios and personal web sites. Pictured: Greg Heisler speaks from the podium as one of his awe-inspiring images is shown on the big screen behind.