Here is your light-bulb moment. The life of a student aspiring to join the creative industries should be methodical. Your effort should transcend lecture attendance and handing in assignments on time. The goal for you is not only to graduate. You can have the skills and experience required by the industry as you cast that graduation cap up high.
Being a creative genius is not enough to get your dream job. No matter how good you are. A polished curriculum vitae and soft skills will go a long way in making any expert stand out from the crowd.