Natalie Wyle

Natalie Wyle is a Senior Lecturer at Kingston School of Art, Kingston University, serving as joint Course Leader for the Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media Practice and co Pathway Lead in Visual Communication. She also coordinates academic short courses focused on community engagement and widening participation in creative education.

Her educational background includes:

• BA (Hons) Illustration Animation
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Natalie's work bridges illustration, visual communication, and spatial design with particular interest in narrative as a communication tool and futures of the discipline. She applies illustration thinking to three-dimensional contexts while emphasizing students' creative voice development and real-world application of their work. Her pedagogical approach fosters collaborative learning and contextual awareness of art's societal role.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Natalie leads the Foundation Diploma program that prepares students for undergraduate art studies through experimental practice and personal voice development. Her community-focused short courses extend Kingston School of Art's educational mission beyond traditional academic boundaries.

Her work is embedded within the Department of Foundation Studies at Kingston School of Art, creating a collaborative environment that connects foundational art education with contemporary visual communication practices and community engagement initiatives.