Personalized Excellence Plan (PEP)
The PEP was designed to give students the opportunity to work in areas they want to grow and develop outside of the Academic Components from the courses. You are welcome to complete a combination of any academic and personalized components to create a tailored experience while you pursue excellence.
Academic Components are available to you in the following courses. Contact your Course Director to get the requirements at the start of each course.
Gaming & Transmedia
Advanced Video & Audio
Media Entrepreneurship
Integrated Marketing
Web Design
Media Sociology
New Media Formats
Intellectual Property
Personalized Components are alternative components so you can create a Personalized Excellence Plan in any of the following areas:
Leadership Development
Content Creation
Event Planning
Professional Development
Community Engagement
Leadership Development
Co-Host Meet & Greet with New Students
Mentor a Peer
Create and Lead Workshop for Students
Lead Community Service Event
Host Leadership Summit*
Student Choice Activity*
Content Creation
Contribute content to an MCBS digital platform
Assist a Course Director or Staff Member with project
Interview a graduate
Student Choice Activity*
Community Engagement
Volunteer with an approved organization
Complete media project for an Industry Professional
Volunteer with Full Sail department or staff member
Lead Community Service Group
Student Choice Activity*
Professional Development
Attend 3 Faculty Mentor Meetings
Job Shadow | Informational Interview
Student Choice Activity*
Event Planning
Host Welcome Meet & Greet for New Students
Plan MCBS Student Social
Student Choice Activity*
Students can complete the PEP form independently and email it to an Excellence Coordinator for approval (Coordinators may ask for more specific information, or request an overview meeting).
This program is designed for high-achieving MCBS students who strive for excellence and desire a deeper learning experience. Students can make a positive impact in the community and make valuable connections with other high achievers.
In collaboration with an Excellence Coordinator, students will create their own Personalized Excellence Plan (PEP) to diversify and optimize their experience.
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MULTIMEDIA REFLECTION
Students must complete the Excellence Component in Portfolio VII which is the creation of a multimedia reflection asset detailing the organization they volunteered for and the duties performed during their experience.
Students are required to ask their Course Director for this component requirement.
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FAQs
Q: What does the Excellence Coordinator do?
A: The Excellence Coordinator can help you create your Personalized Excellence Plan and can guide and mentor through your Excellence journey. However, it is still the student’s responsibility to complete their excellence components.
Q: Do I need to fill out an application?
A: Yes, the application process is outlined above.
Q: Do all departments participate in the Excellence Program, or is this just for MCBS?
A: Currently, only a few programs at Full Sail University offer Excellence Programs. The MCBS Excellence Program is exclusively for MCBS students, but students from any program are welcome to attempt our Excellence Components.
Q: Can I complete more than 6 Excellence Components?
A: Yes, you are free to attempt as many Excellence Components as you want; however, you must PASS at least 6 to graduate with Excellence.
Q: Where do I find Academic Components?
A: Academic Components are available in: Advanced Video, Advanced Audio, Media Entrepreneurship, Integrated Marketing, Intellectual Property, Web Design, Media Sociology, New Media Formats, Portfolio VII.
Q: Do service hours completed prior to enrollment in the MCBS Program count towards the 20 hour service requirement?
A: The 20 service hours must be completed AFTER your acceptance into the MCBS Excellence Program. Any prior volunteer efforts or GPS events will not count towards the requirement. Use this form to track your hours.
Q: What kind of service hours do I have to complete?
A: You can volunteer with any organization you choose, including Full Sail; however, the organization will need to be approved by the MCBS Excellence Coordinator using the form above.
Q: Can I attempt the Excellence Components without being enrolled in the program?
A: Yes, but only MCBS students enrolled in the program are eligible to graduate with “Excellence”.
Q: Can online students participate?
A: The Excellence Program is for both campus and online students.
Q: What if my GPA falls below 2.75?
A: If your scores fall below a 2.75 GPA or a 80% GPS, they must be brought back up before graduation, or you will not be able to graduate with Excellence.