Author Archives: Professor Sean Scanlan

Jeff Roberts photo of the tornado devastation in Concord, Alabama.

Hi Class, Sorry about the technology glitch today. I’ve posted the John Berger article under the “Readings” menu tab. The quiz on Monday will be over Sontag and Berger. Best, Prof. Scanlan

Hi Class, Just a reminder: For Wednesday, March 4th, bring in a summary of Susan Sontag’s chapter extract from “On Photography.” Find it under the “Readings” menu tab. (250 words, typed, using the journal format)

Henri Cartier Bresson, Derriere la gare de Saint Lazare, 1932  

Hi Class… two posts…lot’s of information today! VIDEO CLIPS: 1. How does a digital camera work?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic0czeUJrGE 2. How to develop film using coffee and vitamin C: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYjOqcbBEco 3. A Darkroom in Use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nue495wxlXo 4. Five tips for taking your … Continue reading →

Hi Class, Essay 2 is about taking photos, reading them, and writing about them. These questions will help us as we move toward Essay 2: 1. What is a photograph? What is the history of photography? [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photography] 2. Why do … Continue reading →

Hi Class, Essay 1 is due at the beginning of class on Monday, February 23. In a paper folder, please include the following: 1. Final Draft–make sure the words “final draft” are on it 2. First Draft 3. Peer Review … Continue reading →

Four Brief Thoughts on Home: These ideas on home will help us prepare for our first formal essay.   Maya Angelou (American Author and Poet): “I believe that one can never leave home. I believe that one carries the shadows, the … Continue reading →

Hi Class,   Please go to the “Assignments” menu tab and print out Essay 1 Details. Then read it over carefully and be prepared to ask questions about it on Monday, Feb 9. Also, Journal 2 is due: 250 words … Continue reading →

Hi Class, How to Sign up and Join our OpenLab course site: STEP 1: Here is a link to help you set up an account on OpenLab. https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/blog/help/signing-up-on-the-openlab/ STEP 2: Here is a link that will help you join our class. … Continue reading →