Mother (PHT-0107)

Spring 2025 · PHT 0107 · Tufts University · 4 credits · Undergraduate

Intermediate-level studio course investigating images of mothers and motherhood in modern and contemporary photography and video. Motherhood in today’s political climate, as it interacts with separation of families at the American border, political figures giving birth while serving in office, workplace discrimination, U.S. opposition to the breast-feeding resolution, and challenges to laws allowing women control over their bodies. Work of artists exploring this topic from personal documents to political movements. Students produce videos and photographs examining the subject of mothers and participate in weekly critiques.

Course codes: PHT-0107, PHT 0107, PHT0107, PHT-107, PHT 107, PHT107, MDIA-0112, MDIA 0112, MDIA0112, MDIA-112, MDIA 112, MDIA112

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