Episode 01 - First Things First

Episode 1, First things First charts the changes that took place in the first year studies programme at Glasgow School of Art from 1968 to now. GSA ran a two-year general course as an integral part of the diploma programme up until 1970 when it changed to a one year course, eventually becoming more like a foundation. The podcast is a combination of people who had studied on the first year programme and others who had taught on it.

It includes in order of appearance:

Jimmy Cosgrove studied at GSA from 1968-1972, specialising in Printed Textiles. He became a member of staff from 1973-1999 and held a number of positions during this time including; Head of Printed Textiles, Head of First Year Studies and Deputy Director from 1990-1999.

Jacki Parry studied at the School from 1970-1975, specialising in Printmaking and then gained a post-graduate diploma in Printed Textiles. She worked in both the Design and Fine Art schools and became Head of Printmaking in 1991.

Peter Bevan taught in