{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Voices From The Classroom: What I Wish My Lecturers Knew","title":"Individualised Feedback and Mentorship in Creative Industries","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1250,"description":"In this episode of Voices from the Classroom, Sienna Rodriguez Back, a Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation student, shares what it is really like trying to secure internships and industry experience in the creative industries. Sienna reflects on the structural challenges film students face when internships are unpaid, difficult to find, or misaligned with their actual skills and career goals. She explains why generic WIL and placement pathways often fall short for creative degrees, and how individualised feedback, one-on-one conversations, and industry-informed mentorship from lecturers can make a critical difference. The conversation highlights the informal role lecturers play when they take time to notice student work, make introductions, and offer tailored industry and career guidance. Sienna also explores why creative career pathways rarely fit neat planning frameworks, and what educators can do to better support students navigating creative industry uncertainty and risk. This episode offers valuable insights for educators involved in assessment, feedback, WIL, and employability in creative disciplines. ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QQ5Vako_HLWeXL-6vz6_DRa1iLujm2fgzzqy-H8BwJ0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iYThm/ZWYyODA2NTczMzQ5/NmQwMTgzY2JkNjRl/YWNmZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}