Anne-Line Bakken

Anne-Line Bakken is a Lecturer in Arts and Crafts at the Department of Teacher Education, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her work focuses on integrating aesthetic learning processes, material knowledge, and creative practices within teacher education frameworks.

• Current position: University Lecturer in Arts and Crafts
• Subject Group Coordinator for Arts and Crafts
• Location: Lysholmbygget, Kalvskinnet

Research interests center around:

• Exploratory workshop practices
• Visual art and communication
• Aesthetic learning processes
• Indigenous education perspectives
• Integration of Sámi themes in teaching

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on interdisciplinary approaches, particularly combining arts and crafts with dance education to enhance aesthetic learning processes. The work also emphasizes cultural heritage preservation through Sámi craftsmanship (duodji) from didactic perspectives.

Teaching responsibilities include multiple courses across different educational levels:

• MGLU1111/MGLU2111/MGLU1511/MGLU2511: Foundational Arts and Crafts modules
• MGLU3118/MGLU3518: Advanced Art and Crafts Education
• MGLU4207/MGLU4213/MGLU4237: Specialized workshops and learning processes
• MGLU5234: Master's thesis supervision in arts and crafts with creative practice